sales channels; (product) distribution channels
to repaint; to paint again; to paint (a different colour); to change completely; to break (a record); to redraw (e.g. the map)
reform; reformation; reorganization
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
assassin; candidate fielded by a political party to oust an incumbent of the same party
bad name; bad reputation; disgrace; dishonour; dishonor; stigma
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
all eyes; public attention
rival; competitor; competition
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to set (someone) up (in a high position); to kick upstairs; to hold sacred; to worship; to flatter
limited time; limited-time offer
to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to rule; to govern; to control
total energy; all efforts
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
charcoal making; charcoal maker; charcoal-roasted; charcoal-grilled
slope; slanting surface; bevel
chimney; smokestack; funnel (of a ship); carrying a passenger without turning on the taximeter
charcoal; charred remains
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
to become muddy; to become slushy
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
mature age; advanced age; maturity; age when one is old enough to know better
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
ill-natured; mean; mischievous; nasty; unkind; teasing
sleeping powder; sleeping drug; narcotic; anaesthetic; anesthetic
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
(small) stone; rock; pebble
to outwit; to outsmart; to counterplot; to pierce something all the way through
rascal; villain; scoundrel; ruffian; crook
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
golden eyes (of a cat, etc.); splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens)