to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
seeing things in a favourable light (favorable)
reef knot; flat knot; square knot
hundred points; perfect mark
to have luck on one's side; to get lucky; to have one's eyes bulge out of one's head (with surprise)
stress relief; stress release; blowing off steam
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
handful; small amount; small number
to be overproduced; to be incredibly good (e.g. for a child); to go much better than expected; to be too good to be true (of a story, etc.)
human kindness; human weakness
very rich person; the super rich
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
final game; final games; the finals
hostile party; enemy side
decisive game; important bout; crucial match
(preliminary) skirmish; prelude; preliminary encounter; warm-up match (e.g. before a final)
big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
belief that where there's a will, there's a way
to accompany; to go with; to go together
sleeping like a log; (being) fast asleep (bombed, crashed)
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
huge rock; firmness; solidity
battle formation; lineup (e.g. for a game)
being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about
whether you like it or not; no matter what one may do; in any event; at all events; (lit.) whether you laugh or cry