to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
to boost; to force up; to push up
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
female molester; stupid woman
to pass from one's lips; to escape one's lips
dignity; majesty; sanctity
old couple; elderly couple
counter seat; seat at the counter
suspension of business; temporary closure (of a store, school, etc.); shutdown; holiday
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play foul
remedial measure; countermeasure; counter-measure; relief measure; remedy
dairy cow; dairy cattle; milk cow; milch cow
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
full payment; liquidation
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
all night long; all through the night
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
impeachment; denunciation; accusation; censure
(yarn) count; nth place (in a race); nth position (in a starting lineup); nth rank (in a battle formation); castle guard; second-place horse
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
at first; in the beginning; originally
about; concerning; as to; regarding
unfit; unsuitable; unmarketable
harmless to humans and animals; having no influence; unimportant; insignificant
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
to be hard pressed; to be at a loss; to become poor; to be reduced to poverty
to squeeze (to the utmost); to wring out; to squeeze (money) out of someone; to wring (money) from; to scold; to criticize severely; to train ruthlessly
duck; easy mark; sucker; sitting duck