weeding out; elimination (e.g. of unneeded employees); culling; selection (e.g. natural selection)
made-to-order; custom-made
getting rich quick; making a killing; making a fortune at a single stroke
man who enjoys child rearing
milk powder; baby formula
apologies for the crude food
stand-up work; work performed standing
return to work; going back to work
very long period; forever; eight thousand years
having difficulty falling asleep; unable to get to sleep
to have a terrible time; to have a hard time
childcare leave; leave taken after the compulsory maternity leave
stroller; buggy; pushchair
drawing; painting; doodling; sketching
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to fret; to be fretful; to be peevish
maternity leave; paternity leave
payment (for labour); pay; charge; wages
a long time ago; quickly; swiftly
possessing full mastery of an art (e.g. Judo); initiation into the secrets (e.g. of an art); full mastership
cabbage roll; stuffed cabbage
treat; banquet; feast; thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
salaried; with pay; vacation; (paid) holiday
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
having a crush on someone; flushing
ice water; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
iron (for pressing clothes); hair iron; hair tong; curling tong