locality; local area; local stock exchange; local dealer
famous product; widely known (local) specialty
to give something weight; to give something dignity
false accusations; unfounded suspicion; groundless charge; wet clothes
reeking of blood; stinking of blood; bloody (battle, crime, etc.)
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
green light; (giving) permission; OK
person doing the actual work (as opposed to management)
a wise man is he who listens to counsel; a worry shared is a worry halved; I've got something to ask of you
willing (even) to do; prepared to do; ready to do; not mind doing
identical; same; one and the same; fair; equal treatment; without discrimination
getting something for nothing
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
reflection (of light); reflection (of society, attitudes, etc.); application (of an update, changes, etc.); taking effect
threat; intimidation; menace
composition (of painting); structural outline; compositional arrangement
to get on well (with someone); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse
upward compatible; forward compatible; downward compatible; backward compatible; providing the same function while being less effective (esp. in games)
carrot and stick; (lit.) candy and whip
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
date (of a planned event, act, etc.); day; (number of) days
composure; calmness; self-possession; depositing (at the bottom); deposition; accumulation
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; requesting a video review (of a referee's call)
normal operation (of a train service, bus service, etc.); running normally; normal state of affairs; business as usual
manners; behavior; behaviour
to curry favour; to butter up; to fawn over; to humour someone (humor); to put in a good mood (e.g. a baby)
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
obedient; submissive; tame; slavish
negotiation of conditions
as; because; with; due to
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
difference in temperature; difference in degrees of enthusiasm (interest, commitment, etc.); difference in attitude
distribution network; distribution channels
(not) in the slightest; (not) at all
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
removing one's hat; admiring (someone) greatly; taking one's hat off to
world's first; first in the world
proud; triumphant; boastful; self-satisfied