(of word, phrase) come easy or natural

to confront brave competitor

sponge on

become someone's favourite

to be or become familiar or intimate (with), to attach oneself (to), to face, confront (with hostile intention)

To be distinguished, to come off with honour or with flying colours.

lie down in a huff, protest or grief

maligning good man rebounds upon the maligner, bid to malign a noble character is self-condemnatory

to be deceived, conned

Abandon something in favour of something

Climb up the ladder

Climb the mountain