contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
wipe (film transition); picture-in-picture; PiP; wipe; tissue
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
name plate; name tag; label
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
counting ballots; tally (of votes)
special radio or television programme; television special
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
the two views (of an object) referring to the same thing; being inseparable like the two sides of an object; two sides of the same coin
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
to have troubles; to have concerns
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
black sheep (of a family); ostracism
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
below one's eyes; under one's eyes; length (of a fish) from eyes to tail fin
bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)
PC; personal computer; prestressed concrete; precast concrete; polycarbonate; political correctness; patrol car
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting (e.g. to a blog)
starring in one's own play, movie, etc.; directing one's own play, etc.
second (party to an agreement); the B party (e.g. in a contract); stylish; chic; strange; quaint
response; less; -less; loess; wrestling; sexless
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
(social) position; status
site (usu. website); sight; payable on sight
identification; ID; identity
no good; not allowed; not acceptable; outtake; blooper; retake