locked up feeling; cooped up feeling; feeling of entrapment; feeling of hopelessness; being in a bind
no way to do; nothing can be done
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
doubling; marked increase; multiplying; redoubling
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
standing firm; holding out
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
to be downhearted; to look miserable
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
a moment; a minute; an instant; stubborn; obstinate
situation (turn of events) being unfavorable (disadvantageous)
round (table, collar, etc.); round; round; round (of a competition); round (of talks, esp. multilateral trade negotiations)
absent-mindedly; idly; vacantly; doing nothing
losing by decision (in combat sports); losing on points
to be knocked out; to be overwhelmed; to be flabbergasted; to be thrown for a loop
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. in boxing, baseball)
grip; having all the cards needed to form a scoring combination in one's hand
best-before date (on food); use-by date; expiry date; expiration date
spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter; the four seasons
secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
jack-in-the-box; jack-in-a-box
simple honesty; tactless frankness
see!; didn't I tell you (this would happen)?
pamphlet; brochure; leaflet
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; leaving a passing ball for a teammate (in soccer); letting the ball go past
constant; invariable; chronic; everlasting
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
to throw one's weight around; to be puffed up
firing line; position where one is subject to questioning, criticism, etc.; in front of a flying arrow (fired by the enemy)
to take (be in) charge of
spirits (distilled beverage); spirit
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
manners; behavior; behaviour
leading; guiding; commanding
educational visit (e.g. by a class); field trip
subsection head; assistant manager; chief clerk
five times (as much); quintuple; fivefold
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
head; leader; top; (arch.) important part
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting