nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
close adhesion; sticking firmly to; relating closely to; having relevance to; contact printing
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to fly around; to scatter
to churn up; to strike up; to throw up; to tip up; to flip up
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
to go on the defensive; to play it safe
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
finishing blow; coup de grâce
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
to shut in; to confine; to contain
lying face down; lying on one's face; placing upside down; placing face down
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
to be indicated as the winner of a bout by the raising of the referee's fan; to be declared the winner
four times; four colour process printing (color); CMYK printing
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to resume breathing; to come around; to come back to life
going down; fall; knocking down (in boxing); flooring; being out of action (due to illness, exhaustion, etc.); being down (e.g. with a cold); going down (of a computer system, server, etc.)
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
verge of death; dying moments
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
not caring; not giving a damn
to be helpful; to be useful
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring