sound source; sound generator; tone generator
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
to summon courage; to be brave
to give candid advice; to give harsh but honest advice; to admonish
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
antisocial; contrary to public order or morality; offensive; sociopathic; immoral; obscene
shop, bar, etc. where live jazz, pop, rock, etc. is performed; live music club
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
estimate (of costs); budget
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
performing music in the street; busking
promotional video; music video; page view
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
substitution; replacement; shifting; change
live music or performance
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
group; party; team; squad; section
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
chop (pro wrestling move); knifehand strike; chop (pork, lamb, etc.); chop (tennis); chop stroke
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
without holding anything back; mercilessly; relentlessly; energetically; vigorously
karate chop (pro wrestling move)