to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
sudden drop; sharp fall; nosedive; swoop
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
skewer; spit; skewering; impalement; running through (e.g. with spear)
it's no joke; gimme a break!
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
both; both sides; both parties
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
directly opposite; right in front
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
to blow off; to be blown off
opening fully; full throttle; full power
absorption; suction; attraction
horsepower; hp; energy; vitality; horse-drawn cart
bow (of boat); prow; stem
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
(protective) coat; casing; housing; jacket
to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
frame; flame (abusive or threatening message)
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
to get entangled; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
to stick into; to pierce; to run into