by any standard; (not) even as flattery
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to show; to bare (the teeth)
handsome man; actor in a love scene
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
on the occasion of; at the time of
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
poor control (pitcher); no control
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
to read between the lines
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
commitment; pledge; promise
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
in one's hands; in one's control
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
malicious; spiteful; vicious; shady and damp
guest spending the night (i.e. at a hotel)
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
coffee room (hotel, office building, etc.); tea room
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
(social) class; rank; grade
to make coffee; to brew coffee
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave