drawing; diagram; plans; blueprint
to run into; to collide with; to come to the end of (a street); to run into (difficulties, problems, etc.); to run up against
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
possibly; perhaps; perchance; unintentionally; accidentally
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
folding knife; clasp-knife; penknife
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
rate; late; rating; ranking
subcontract; subcontractor (person or company)
Cabinet Information Research Office
information retrieval; IR; investor relations; integrated resort; infrared radiation; infrared
plan; meter; measuring device; (in) total; total (of)
it is simply common courtesy to clean up after yourself; a bird does not foul the nest it is about to leave; on leaving a place one should see that all is in good order
patent; one's specialty (party piece, etc.)
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
roughly; approximately; round about; cursorily; briefly; quickly
preliminary investigation; preparation
white horse; unrefined sake
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
a pair (of shoes or socks)
two by two; by twos; as a couple
outside order; outsourcing; custom (manufacture)
stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
absurd; ridiculous; nonsense; excessive; extreme
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
at a loss for words; stumped for words
goodwill ambassador; friendship ambassador
good news; gospel (teachings or revelations of Jesus Christ)
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
going along with something; following the crowd; treating something in an equal or egalitarian manner
parting; separation; farewell
sour look; surly face; pout