cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
currying favour; being anxious to please; bootlicker
papier mâché; something that looks good superficially
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
novel; original; new; innovative
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
way; method; means; resource; course
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
expressing one's mind; speaking out
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
violence; reckless action; (an) outrage
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
to get tired out; to be exhausted
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of