to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
(rubbing) salt in the wound
to smear all over; to slather on; to besmear; to paint heavily; to spread thickly; to bedaub (with paint)
out of the question; outrageous; impossible; irrelevant; not pertinent
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
modesty; humility; being humble
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
for today; for the time being
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
taking a straight look at something; looking someone in the eyes
shifting the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); passing the buck
positive thinking; optimism
(another's) son; boy; young master; green young man from a well-to-do family; young man innocent of the ways of the world
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
see!; didn't I tell you (this would happen)?
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
(not saying anything) no matter what
public affair; government matter; duke; prince; Sir; Lord
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
general public; the masses
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly
no!; no no!; no, not at all
two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
(pressing) hard; badgeringly; pesteringly; repeatedly; urgingly
bosom (buddy); trusted (friend)
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish