how; in what way; how about; questionable
concession; conciliation; compromise
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
(find) common (meeting) ground
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method; evil course; evil path; heresy
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
exactly as stated; verbatim
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
literally; to the letter; literal
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to do nothing but; to spend all one's time doing
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
to cover up with something
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
to take another good look at; to reconsider; to analyze; to reexamine
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
crying oneself to sleep; giving up in frustration; accepting meekly; being compelled to accept a situation
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
firm; unshakeable; resolute
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
bad job; poor workmanship; bungle
to raise one's voice; to shout
stop bullshitting me; you're fucking kidding me; you're full of shit
continuation; succession; series
mudslinging contest; mudslinging match