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to speak frankly; to put things bluntly

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inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care

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outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough

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new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date

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time (three times, each time, etc.); times

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one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission

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and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not

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argument; discussion; dispute; controversy

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surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it

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absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine

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to be contrary to one's expectations

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painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)

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many years

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efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services

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authority; power; influence

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frame; framework; outline

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to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin

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to do as one likes

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one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances

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one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection

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refrain

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or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean

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to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted

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area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances

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to blame; to find fault with

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to take all things together; to include everything; to take account of everything

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(social) position; status

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to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance

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pride

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like that; so

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straight; upright; erect

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commanding; awe-inspiring; bitter (cold); piercing

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to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank

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crypto

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cosmic

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circus

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wild; in disarray; harum-scarum; hysteric

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reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood

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individual; private person; personal; private

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service station; gas station; shortstop; sporty sedan; steamship; SS; Secret Service

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size

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anecdote; tidbit; gossip; little-known story

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to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply

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if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side

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annexation; merger; swallowing up

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planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring

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serious; not joking; straight

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to moan; to groan

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being put off (by someone's words, behaviour, etc.); being taken aback; recoiling (in shock, disgust, etc.); zooming out or pulling the camera back to get a wider image (in film and TV)

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to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)

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