on rare occasions; once in a blue moon
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
practice (as opposed to theory); actual practice; actual site; (at) the scene; (on) the spot
dizzyingly; to feel dizzy
all present; all concerned; all of us
to stir; to mix; to banter; to make fun of (what a person says); to stir up
whereabouts; address; place of temporary residence
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
firefight; gun battle; shoot-out
as a rule; in general; in principle; basically; essentially; fundamentally
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
collapse; collapsing; death; bad debt
demon; devil; evil spirit; -crazed person; -obsessed person; fiend
character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae
to become frayed; to become loose
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
Western painting; Western film; Western movie
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
believer; adherent; devotee; fanboy; fanatic; superfan