to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
two (long cylindrical things)
to pull out; to draw out; to disconnect; to steal contents of; to pilfer (from); to pickpocket
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
cheap article; poor quality article
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
(adding) fuel to the fire
reverse side; opposite (of the expected); purl stitch (knitting)
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
recurrence; revival; resuscitation
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
utter villain; atrocious fiend; devil
to feign ignorance; to pretend to be ignorant of; to play innocent; to brazen it out
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
reception (e.g. wedding); banquet; celebration; party
running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices
to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to nurse
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
don't try and tell me that!; don't try that shit on me
calm; composed; cool; quiet
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
antsy; agitated; irritated; anxious; vexed
play; sport; fun; caprice; joke; jest
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
figure; body shape; build; somatotype; biotype; habitus
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at