to have a talented child despite being untalented; a black hen lays a white egg; (lit.) a kite gives birth to a hawk
nature of one's business; business instinct
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
the eve (of a festival) (e.g. Christmas Eve)
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
fall of the curtain; last scene; end of act
holding out a little longer
royalty and titled nobility
decline; fall; decay; withering
present post; current office; (an) incumbent
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
politician (esp. one who works only for their own personal gain)
person making threats; intimidator
ability to get things done
parent-child relationship
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
to draw (the winning ticket); to apply; to compare; to put (oneself in someone's position)
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
prompt decision; snap judgement; snap judgment
changing (job, career, lifestyle, social position, beliefs, etc.)
blank space (in documents); vacuum; blank; void
aimlessly; without a goal
to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power
to bring; to take; to bring about
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to commiserate with; to have mercy on