didn't stir an inch; not stirring a muscle
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
how many months?; how long?
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; one who arrests; force attacking the rear of a castle; (opponent's) weak point
operations (a strategy) on two fronts; two-pronged strategy
to turn completely into; to become completely
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
being empty-handed; bare hands (in a fight); being penniless
to swing; to shake; to wave; to veer; to deflect; to lean towards
slow; clumsy; stupid; irritating
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
false accusation; pretext; picking a quarrel; committing oneself
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
high spirits; high energy; go!; go-man-go!; fashionably clothed and assertive (esp. of a woman); flashy
active; positive; progressive
enemy territory; hostile place
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
laborer; labourer; workman
to be wide-ranging; to be diverse; to cover a lot of ground; to cover various topics
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
coming to nothing; bubble on the surface of water; something that is short-lived
total fire ban; no source of ignition permitted; no open flame; flammables!
to dissolve (paint); to scramble (eggs); to melt (metal, etc.); to mix (water with flour, etc.)
paste; glue; clothing starch
sales message; sales copy