come to learn a matter, overhear, be informed

an affair to cool down or lose importance with time

(of an issue) become serious or critical

tart or harsh words

initiate a discussion on something

evade discussion, spread rumour, imitate, copy

concoct a story, tell a tale

to frame (one's) speech or words carefully, to speak to the purpose, or with effect

make a plan fail, ruin one's credit, bring disgrace upon

prolong a debate, add fuel to fire

to lose credit, an attempt or work to be bungled, plan to go awry

difficult task, something very significant, shocking or crucial

get a hint, make a good guess, get to the bottom of a matter or problem

instantly, immediately, in no time