(v1) to show a bold front
(exp) to supplicate
to implore humbly
(exp,v5m) (obsc) like trying to scoop water with a basket (i.e. impossible, a waste of time & energy)
(exp) (hum) expression of humility said by the person who provided a meal after it is eaten
(exp) said after meals
(exp) is that so?
(exp) even so (expressing frustration, etc.)
still
(exp) therefore
and so
for that reason
accordingly
consequently
hence
(exp) (col) to act self-importantly
to be arrogant
to be high-handed
to puff up
(n) marriage due to unintended pregnancy
shotgun wedding
(exp) as soon as possible
(P)
(adj-i) as soon as possible
at the earliest time
(n) as soon as possible
ASAP
(exp) whatever (the case may be)
(exp,adv) as hard as one can
with one's whole heart
(exp) till we meet again
(exp) till we meet again
(exp) almost
nearly
close to
(exp,adv) finally
after great pains
(exp) (sl) to foot it
to hoof it
to go on foot
(exp,v5u) to insult someone behind their back
(adv) anything and everything
by all means
(exp) indefinitely
for a long time
(exp) clumsily
with clumsy hands
(exp) Throw in a shrimp and pull out a whale
Use a sprat to catch a mackerel
(exp) to stand high in one's superior's favor and trust
(adj-i) not good at all
(exp) (sens) the mediocre have no right to criticize the great
(exp) it goes without saying
there is no need to say so, but of course
it is needless to say
it need scarcely be said
(P)
(exp) it goes without saying
there is no need to say so, but of course
it is needless to say
it need scarcely be said
