practice, practice, practice; (only) practice makes perfect
from A to Z; without exception; in every particular
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
to plan; to intend; to aspire to; to set aims (sights on)
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
broken piece; below (a certain level, point, quantity, etc.); dropping below; illegal downloading and distribution of commercial software; warez
existing (between); interposition; intervention; involvement
financials; on the funding (capital) side
tepid water; lukewarm water; comfortable; easy; relaxed
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
regulation; adjustment; control
bleaching; bleached cotton; doxxing; doxing; public humiliation (as an Edo period punishment)
looking slender in clothing
loss of (self-)confidence; inferiority complex
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
mineral dust; mine dust; fine particles; dust
in three days' time; two days after tomorrow
three countries; Three Kingdoms (in China, 220 CE-280 CE); Three Kingdoms (in Korea, 57 BCE-668 CE); (arch.) Japan, China and India; (arch.) Japan, Korea and China
practical question (problem); practical matter
military authorities; army circles
hawks; hardline faction; hardliner
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
pesticide-free; non-chemical; organic
organic farming; organic cultivation
seasoning with salt; amount of salt
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
hopelessly inaccurate; not even remotely close; can't hit the side of a barn
main city (of a district, province, etc.); major city