because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought
(in the) good name (of); (fine-sounding) pretext; good reputation; good name; beautiful name
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
double-edged; double-edged blade
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to be stingy; to be tightfisted
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
moving (to a new place); moving in; transfer (to a new school)
best; most (valuable player); top (quality); grade A; ace; finest
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely