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trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon

1

settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards

1

with a start; with a jump

2

to drag down; to pull down; to force out (of power, office, role, etc.)

6

countertop; tabletop; baking tray; baking sheet

1

war preparation

2

to rant and rave; to raise hell

4

unbalance; imbalance

1

obstinate; stubborn; headstrong

3

to feel hot; to flush; to burn

4

smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)

2

seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy

2

to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten

3

long time

1

throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...

1

relation; connection

2

already; now; no longer; not any more

5

coquettish voice; flirtatious voice

3

(mouth) gag

5

to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)

3

firm; determined; resolute; conclusive

1

to use up; to squander

1

rebellious; defiant

5

faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true

4

to stick to

2

to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)

3

pace; rate; pitch (i.e. angle, space, field, sound, etc.); pitch (from distilling petroleum, tar, etc.); pitch (football, rugby); playing field

1

resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants

5

as; because; with; due to

2

yielding; submission; surrender; giving way; succumbing

4

indescribable

2

spare (part, tire, etc.); spare (bowling); knocking down all pins on the second throw

2

working on a day off

8

business hours; opening hours; office hours

3

plate (often as in "tectonic plate")

2

unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help

6

back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind

2

hello; good day; good afternoon

6

to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of

13

this year

3

in the early period (of something); at the beginning

2

courteous; decorous; polite

2

friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to men

3

mixing business and golf

4

golf bag

2

personality; character; personal appearance; gentility

3

to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate

1

careless mistake

2

leakage; omission; oversight; I; me

3

splash; spray; chance blow; by-blow; getting dragged into (a quarrel, etc.)

2