to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to play a central role; to take a leading part
exterior; packaging; cladding; armor (armour); arm
shock resistance; impact resistance
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
generation; the world; the age
to name; to call; to christen; to term
-like; pseudo-; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism; (arch.) censure
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
resistance (e.g. to antibiotics); tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
reimbursement; compensation; reparation; indemnity
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
going through; going via; going by way of
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
preparation; arrangements
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
to be too numerous; to be too much
hire (charge); rent; charge; fare; fee; freight
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
manners; courtesy; etiquette
easy money; easy gain; making a killing
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
measurement error; calculation error
according to (one's) calculations; for the purpose of calculation
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
eleventh day of the month; eleven days
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy