underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
to change way one holds something; to transfer something from one hand to the other
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
virtually empty; quite empty; inadequately defended; defenseless; defenceless
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
to have no chance (of succeeding)
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
normal practice; proper practice
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
endless; boundless; everlasting
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
limp; imbalance; unfavorable progress; unfavourable progress
retirement; retiring (from a race, match, etc.); dropping out
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
declaration; proclamation; announcement
inevitable; necessary; foregone; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to sell out before the price falls (usu. shares); to sell at a profit
to sell off; to sell completely
reset; fresh start; new beginning
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvering
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
spread of rumours (esp. to influence stock prices); spread of rumors