body; body blow (in boxing)
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
left hook (e.g. in boxing, etc.)
hook (fishing, golf, boxing, etc.)
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
to fly around; to scatter
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
all bark and no bite; unable to live up to one's claims
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
palm heel; heel of the palm
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to lob (e.g. grenades)
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
to be traced (of a criminal); to be tracked; (arch.) to have a (male) lover
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
component; component stereo
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
novice; greenhorn; squirt; worthless person
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
break (rest); break (tennis, boxing, snooker, etc.); suddenly becoming popular; becoming a hit
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
container; case; receptacle; coffin; casket
to adorn; to decorate; to dress up; to build up
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
to take off one's clothes; to undress
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
staying somewhere else (overnight); spending the night away (e.g. from home); going home (e.g. from hospital) for the night; sleepover