being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
matter of time; question of time
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
to spring at; to leap upon
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
gossip; corner of the mouth
to make something look better; to put into (good, better) shape; to put up a front; to pose; to pretend
to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
to be like-minded; to have the same goal
fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
weather; climate; disposition; temperament
fair and square; open and aboveboard
to bawl; to cry; to scream
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
the situation reverses itself; the table is turned; the shoe is on the other foot
assistance; backing; reinforcements
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to torment; to punish; to treat harshly; to beat up; to give a drubbing; to cause damage to
in a crowd; ganging up (on); joining forces
to force open; to push open
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
to change (cars or horses); to transfer; to possess; to inspire
fray; fighting; brawling; scuffle
to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence