to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to go wrong; to go awry; to go off track; to go out of whack
dirt cheap; super cheap; bargain-priced
hostess bar; bar with female companions for male customers
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
in name only; titular; nominal
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
while surprised; suddenly
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
leaflet; flyer; scattering; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
called; known as; that; to say
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
hey; yo; hi; yessir; understood
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
proposal; proposition; suggestion
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
(school) recital; school concert; class presentation; presentation (for a new product, etc.); announcement event; launch event
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
what the?; what's going on?; what's this?
yikes; oops; eep; wow; aargh
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
handing out flyers; distributing leaflets
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal