to become exaggerated (of rumours, etc.); to become embellished
private affairs; personal matter
tub bath; washing oneself in a tub; taking a bath in a washtub; cleaning oneself for religious purification; ablution
to be indicated as the winner of a bout by the raising of the referee's fan; to be declared the winner
special directive; special order; special mission; special appointment
debt trap; debt hell; being in debt up to one's ears
personal bankruptcy; voluntary bankruptcy
working exclusively for; working full-time (for)
turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
the other party (usu. in business); person or party with whom you are dealing (on the other end)
stubbornness; pigheaded person; miser
unpatriotic person; traitor (to one's country)
to increase in value; to gain prestige
that's too bad; too bad for you!
steering; piloting; flying; management; handling; control
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
traveling expenses; travelling expenses
(theatrical) fighting scene
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
to press forward; to forge ahead; to push on
meeting convened to discuss issues; planning conference; review meeting; feedback session; investigative commission
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
to watch intently; to stare
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
Kona (variety of Hawaiian coffee)
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to jump at; to be attracted by
this (is) again; really; so; extremely
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
freedom; free; open; unrestricted
unselfish; disinterested; unavaricious; free of avarice
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
beating someone up by ganging up on them; facing a barrage of criticism