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to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)

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to collide; to clash

3

somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke

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jab (esp. in boxing)

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substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange

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check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base

2

that is to say; so that means

1

to sell well; to sell out; to be worldly and understanding; to be sensible; to be sorted out; to be put in order

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chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory

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to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum

2

to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way

3

center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused

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counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow

2

busy; having no (free) time

1

range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)

1

to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous

1

offense and defense; offence and defence

1

frightening (of the future); worrying; scary; ominous; portentous

1

how many; how old

1

age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)

1

envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)

2

which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon

1

denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like

1

to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience

1

rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless

1

wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do

1

to take a breath; to take a short rest

2

having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects

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one's dominant foot

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to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of

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inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

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inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)

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to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)

2

to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)

2

ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand

1

to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)

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it is not (like that) either

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to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

2

instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye

1

jump; leap; skip; bound

2

evasion; avoidance

2

magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand

1

steel

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to take by surprise

1

defense; defence; protection

1

secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings

1

shoulder

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tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly

1

considerably; greatly; a lot

1

course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit

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