addressing (e.g. writing an address on an envelope)
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
these days; nowadays; recently
to be taken ill; to be addicted to; to become absorbed in; to give oneself up (to)
fabric softener; fabric conditioner
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
telecommunication equipment
one place; (all in) the same place; one spot; one location; one part; one passage
nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened
company name; name of a company
quickly and skillfully; to the point; succinctly; concisely
English conversation; school for English conversation
slight; thin; on the weak side
sending; forwarding; shipping
strongish; somewhat strong
primary colour; primary color; pure color; unmixed color; original color (of a painting, etc. as opposed to a reproduction)
day after day; day in and day out; every single day
regular customer; valued client
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
literary style; form of (written) language (e.g. classical, modern)
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
bill (at a restaurant); check
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
back lane; byway; back street; unfair means; dishonest means
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
telephone receiver; telephone mouthpiece; making a telephone call; receiving a telephone call
to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said
side street (often parallel to a main street); back street; alley; alleyway
home delivery (of food); outside catering
pitching ability; counter for pitches
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention