to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
extremely gruesome; lurid; violent; bloody; fierce
young girl; lass; adolescent female
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
distortion; falsification; perversion
tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
thick (of a liquid); muddy; gooey
negotiations; discussions; connection
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
one or two; a few; small number
detoxification; counteracting poison; neutralizing poison
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
difficult to ...; hard to ...
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
as soon as possible; ASAP
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
to entrust; to leave to a person
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
bluff; false show of power; bold front
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
in one's own way or style
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
act of mercy; helping another person
neglect of health; intemperance
offense and defense; offence and defence
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
fundamental form; basic form; basic pattern; basic model; basic type; prototype
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut