return; coming back; second coming (e.g. of Christ); second advent; reincarnation
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
large serving; large portion
the truth; fact; as it is; as you are; frank; bare plain
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
armrest (of a chair); elbow rest
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to damage
day and night; around the clock; always; constantly
to lose one's energy; to be cowardly
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient
dominant player (e.g. in politics); single strong player
young person; inexperienced person; novice
to be confused; to be in disorder; to be chaotic; to have troubles; to be in a dispute; to argue
strong nation; powerful country
subordinate; secondary; junior; incidental
to state one's opinion; to offer one's opinion; to opine
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
heated argument; heated discussion; heated debate
mankind; the human creature; fellow creatures
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
to take a position (e.g. on an issue); to adopt a stance
maintaining the status quo
point of compromise; common ground
dragon god; dragon king; naga
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
closure (of a ceremony, event, meeting, etc.)
cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall