one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute
fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously
proportions (esp. body proportions); proportionate width; ratio
one's heart rate; pulse rate
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
bikini (swimwear); Bikini island
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
formal marriage interview; marriage meeting
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
to state one's opinion; to offer one's opinion; to opine
to be embarrassed; to lose face
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
school swimsuit; regulation blue one-piece swimsuit worn by pupils in school-based swimming events
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
dilettante; person of fantastic taste
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
specialist shop; shop specializing in a few types of product
severe criticism; damnation
to lose heart; to lose motivation
exposure; laying bare; baring (e.g. skin); (photographic) exposure
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
assortment; product lineup
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
marking; grading; scoring
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
rave reviews; extremely high praise
to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
to be able to manage somehow or another