to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
defect; fault; flaw; deformity; deficiency; shortage
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
time; hour; period; class
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
unable to leave the work at hand; right in the middle of something; tied up; busy
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
two persons; two people; pair; couple