roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
approach (to a problem, issue, etc.); approach (of a long jump, aircraft's flight, etc.); inrun (of a ski jump); approach (to a building, mountain, etc.); approach shot
dead center; (right in the) middle; midst; midst (e.g. of a storm); heyday; (the) height (e.g. of a debate)
education; training; discipline
kind; cordial; hospitable; serious (of an illness)
tsk; tut; shoot; chirp; tweet
you'll regret this!; I'll get you for this!; just you wait!
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
nuisance to other people; inconvenience to others
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
distinguished services; meritorious deeds
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
man with a gentle nature; man of delicate features; man of slender build; effeminate man; feeble man
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
special training; intensive training; crash course
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
military cadet; officer cadet
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
free speech; freedom of speech
oppression; suppression; pressure