(exp) fighting to be first
scrambling to take the lead
(exp) to draw water off a river
(exp) be that the case, do so
do as you please
in any case
(exp) is no match for
can't hold a candle to
(exp) I waited a long time, but ...
(exp) to get scolded severely
(exp,adv) before one knew it
before one realized it
(P)
(exp) belatedly
(exp) together with one's lot
(exp) (id) Good advice is harsh to the ear
(exp) irresistable to connoisseurs
(exp) to run past
to run without stopping
(n) changeable weather
(exp) to arrest a thief
(exp) to be caught by the enemy
(exp) avoiding to commit oneself
(being) noncommittal
(exp) not be relied upon
not to be counted on
(exp) to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to)
to be unable to act on an equal basis with
(exp) to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to)
to be unable to act on an equal basis with
(exp) something not insignificant
not to be sneezed at
(n) labyrinth
maze
(exp,adj-f) sticky (situation)
finding oneself trapped
(exp) to divert one's mind from sorrow
(v1) to turn (child) to crime
(exp) to be in a miserable state
to be down and out
(adj-i) stink
intolerable
(exp) to scatter a room (with things)
to leave a room a mess
to leave things lying about
(exp) to step out of the bath
(exp) to have a meal (before doing something)
to fortify oneself with a meal
(iK) (exp) what's done is done (lit: spilt water won't go back into its tray)
that's water under the bridge
it is no use crying over spilt milk
