molding; moulding; shaping; forming; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
to be on the right track; to be doing well; to be looking good; to be coming along nicely
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to set (e.g. a diamond); to plug in (to a formula); to entrap; to take (someone) in
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
to take care of some business; to go on an errand; to relieve oneself; to do one's business; to go to the toilet
image change; changing one's image; makeover
temporary (suspension) bridge; makeshift bridge; bridge (between cultures, generations, etc.); link; walkway (constructed on a cliff face); plank path
construction at top speed
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
to ask; to enquire; to query
point of view; viewpoint; standpoint; perspective; angle
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
to set one's sights on; to take aim (at); to have one's mind on
passing mark; qualifying marks (score)
full throttle; full power
killing and wounding; bloodshed
groundless fear; thinking too much; making too much of
unexpressed; unspoken; implied; implicit
largest company; industry leader
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel
being a match for a thousand; being a mighty warrior (combatant, player)
joining (a group, team, etc.); enrollment; enrolment
tentative decision; unofficial offer (esp. job offer); informal offer
both eloquent and skilled
just made; fresh (e.g. from the oven); newly built (e.g. house); brand-new
hot (e.g. from the oven); steaming (from the pot); fresh; fresh (e.g. out of university); new (e.g. married couple)
(being) over capacity; overloaded; overcrowded; overbooked; oversubscribed
forbidden move (sumo, shogi, go, etc.); prohibited move; foul
forbidden; prohibited; banned; taboo
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
salvation by faith in Amitabha; relying on others; depending on others
to lead (someone) by the nose; to twist (someone) around one's little finger
drowning one's cares in drink; drinking in desperation
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
to tease; to irritate; to tantalize; to keep (someone) in suspense
to fall (on); to rain down; to shower down; to befall; to happen (to)
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
concentration (e.g. of a solution); enrichment; condensation
harshness; acridity; astringent taste; bitter taste