being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to twist someone's arm and throw them to the ground; to hold (someone) down by twisting their arm; to wrestle (someone) to the floor; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
breaking the front line; frontal breakthrough
depending on the situation; depending on circumstances
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
peremptorily; willy-nilly; forcibly
completely; thoroughly; decisively; unsparingly; beyond recognition; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
flaunting; showing off; display (of power, wealth, etc.); ostentation
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
to the extent possible; as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; wherever possible; if (at all) possible
mobilization; mobilisation
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
popularity; favorable reputation; high esteem; respect
several people; a few people
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
accompanying (someone); going with; travelling together; the same bank; the said bank
election; selection; choice
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
to notify; to advise; (arch.) to know; (arch.) to reign; (arch.) to govern (a country)
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
each; (arch.) you (plural)
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly