sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
infantry; infantryman; foot soldier
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
to bury; to inter; to entomb; to cover up; to hush up; to shelve
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
declaration of war; proclamation of war
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
conference room; council room
messenger; envoy; emissary
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
southern part; the south (of a region)
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
military affairs; military service
battle formation; lineup (e.g. for a game)
itemization (of expenses); the items; breakdown; classification
prospects of victory; chances of success
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
without a moment's delay; leaving everything else unattended to
to have authority over; to exercise one's authority (over); to glare; to scowl at; to glower at
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
incompetent; no-talent; worthless person; dimwit; incompetence
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
other; another; over; more than; I; me
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
freely; impudently; brazenly; shamelessly; however one wishes
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
life and death; life or death
to fill one's own pocket by taking advantage of a position
that's a different matter; that's a different story