both schools; both universities
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play false
spring; spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
backbiting of a coward; grumblings of a loser; (lit.) the far-off bark of a retreating dog
armchair theory; impracticable theory
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
change of heart; change of mind; change in love interest
in front of your nose; right next to you; tip of one's nose
semifinal game of a tournament
snack; light meal; snack bar (usu. an establishment that serves alcohol); snack food (esp. potato chips, popcorn, etc.); munchie
taping (e.g. an injured joint)
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
one's wife; one's wife and daughter or daughters
as much as possible; unbeatably; unsurpassably
overconfident; presumptuous
sincere; earnest; serious
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
clearly; distinctly; vividly
to walk away; to saunter off
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
hard (e.g. penis); strong (e.g. beat of music); throbbing (e.g. headache); blaring (e.g. rock music)
to blur; to shade off; to gradate; to obscure; to make ambiguous
tip of a twig; tip; end; trifles; trivial matters
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
Aikido technique, wherein the opponent is brought down by twisting his or her arm away from the body
to gain strength; to have energy
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
exchange of blows; long rally
optimization; optimisation
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement