to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
split; division; break up
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
having said that; on the other hand
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
degassing; gas drainage; gas venting; letting off steam; letting out stress; letting out feelings
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
quarrel; dispute; argument
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
adversity strengthens the foundations; after a storm comes a calm; what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
playing with fire; doing something dangerous; (fig.) playing with fire; playing around (with someone); flirting
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
late-growing rice; late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late); late bloomer
hegemony; leadership; initiative
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
to be found; to be discovered
main question; real issue at hand
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much