making a swift decision; making immediate decisions and taking quick actions
clear-cut and straightforward; (of a person) forward-thinking; honest; upright
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
cooperation; collaboration
to follow another's example
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
assumption; supposition; hypothesis
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
appearing in one's finest clothes; appearing in one's hour of triumph
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
look; appearance; spectacle; sight; observation meditation; outlook on ...
with a friendly grin; smilingly
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
two people alike; two of a kind; kissing cousins; cut from the same cloth
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
use; utilization; utilisation; application
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
process; course; mechanism
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
to lose sight of; to miss
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
application; request; petition
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
long; drawn-out; very long
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
perfect; just right; ideal
self-evident truth; obvious fact; truism; axiom
to put on airs; to assume importance
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
drama; theatre; theater; play
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
guardian; protector; patron; parent