business world; business circles; (the) industry
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
of course; certainly; naturally
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
number one; first; best; most; game; round
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
real thing; original; actual
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
I thought so; I suspected as much; Just as I thought; Now you are talking; That's the spirit
perfect; complete; flawless
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
question; inquiry; enquiry
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
in this way; thus; such; uh...
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
please (give me); please (do for me)