skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
one way or the other; either way
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
intensification; aggravation
to be discouraged; to shrink from
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
complete change; about-face
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
to cut corners; to be shoddy
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
to let someone have the credit for (a success); (lit.) to let someone else carry the flowers
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
danger to oneself; (fear of) one's physical safety
persuasion by tears; using tears to get one's way; sob story
this is why; this means; it is the case that
(something) one does not really mean; insincere