monolith; large slab of rock
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
still having a very small chance; still having a tiny shred of hope
(wearing) nothing but a pair of underpants
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
playing with a handicap of one rook or bishop
that was a good one!; good pun!; what a stinger!; (lit.) one zabuton
photo in which its subject looks much more attractive than their usual self
leading player; prima donna; box-office star; best item one has (to show); one's sole Sunday best; one's single area of expertise