being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
to go on about (one's love affairs); to speak proudly of (one's spouse, girlfriend, etc.); to speak fondly of
expression of love; showing love
index finger; forefinger; second toe
love birds; sickeningly sweet and soppy couple
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
salty; calculating; stingy; scowling; grimacing; hoarse
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
good fences make good neighbors; a hedge between keeps friendship green
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
twice; again; second time
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
surname; family name; last name
cold reception; unwelcoming treatment
to think constantly about; to dwell on
information; news; report; reward; retribution
succession; continuation; series; sequence
physical work; manual labour (labor)
to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
proud; having a prominent nose
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
lost child; lost person; stray child; missing child
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous