someone doomed to their fate; (lit.) fish on the chopping board
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
to speak frankly; to speak unreservedly; to open up to each other; to talk candidly; to speak by laying everything on the table; to talk straight from the gut
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
viewing as ...; seeing as ...; treating as ...; regarding as ...
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
roundabout; indirect; circuitous; ignorant (of the world)
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
in (e.g. secret); with (e.g. success)
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
limited; limiting; restrictive
will; volition; intention; intent; determination