challenge, be ready to give a fight

a wise buyer thoroughly examines the wares before purchase

to retreat, accepting defeat, showing cowardice

in the field of

come out to fight, come out in the open, enter the list

enter the arena (to fight or wrestle)

drive in (a nail, etc.), hammer

find a favourable response or acceptance

inexperienced

suffer from hydrocele

have a run of good luck

To make a striking impression.

fine, impose a fine or penalty