Meanings

to make a cut

gear cutting machine

to be the first to speak

to one's heart's content

even the strong-willed fall into temptation

harsh words make the going rough

it's hard to cut one's ties to close relatives even if they are wicked

to lose a battle to win the war

to lose a battle to win the war

to lose a battle to win the war

spring board

to break the ice

first-class ticket

blue traffic violation ticket (designating a minor violation)

drying up (of the surface of a riverbed)

disjointed

throwaway

disposable camera

great enthusiasm

delimiter