it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
leisurely post; do-nothing job; sinecure
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
responsibility; liability; blame; torture; torment
one round; one turn; one size (larger or smaller); one cycle of the twelve years of the Chinese zodiac
to lie face down; to lie flat (on one's stomach); to bend down (in submission); to bow down; to (crouch) and hide (behind); to conceal oneself; to lie down (and sleep)
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
(written) resignation; letter of resignation
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
confinement to one's home; being made to stay at home
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
department (in an organization, company, etc.); division; club (at a school, university, etc.); team; part; portion
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; development; improvement
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
often; frequently; again and again
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to serve; to work for; to attend
this occasion; at this time; now
kindness; favour; favor; hospitality
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
wide difference; a world of difference
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
in contrast to (one's, its) appearance
being beaten by one's opponent's persistence; being outlasted; running out of patience; giving in; succumbing (to)
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just