stance, stand, statement

(simile, antiphrasis, of a person) very unpleasant, like a bear with a sore head

gilded cage

management (of something), care (for something) / pick-up (by a taxi); pick-up fare, minimum fare / payment (of some costs) / care, nursing, treatment (of a patient)

(cinematography) filming, shooting

blood test (act of taking a blood sample in order to have it analysed)

(electricity) ground wire; earth

initial contact, first approach, first exchange

notetaking

hostage taking, hostage-taking situation, taking of hostages