imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
critical moment; do-or-die situation
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to spit out; to eject; to dump
dropping out of school; withdrawing from school; expulsion from school; dismissal; leaving school (university, etc.) after completing a course
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to squeeze out; to wring out