same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
immigration check; immigration inspection
security; guarantee; collateral; guarantee (e.g. of safety)
safety measure; safety precaution
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
raw materials; ingredient
drop (e.g. of water); drip
at once; there and then; immediately
critical (condition); serious
to take a turn for the better (of an illness, patient, etc.); to begin to improve; to begin to recover; to convalesce
restoration; recovery; rehabilitation; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
current value; price; market value
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; virtue; benefit
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
expiry date (esp. on food); expiration date; use-by date
one-man business; sole proprietor; sole proprietorship; individual owner-manager
fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
brushing; blushing (blotchiness or milkiness in paint applied to a surface)
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
spirit of a true craftsman; artisan spirit; pride in one's craft
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
sizzling (of cooking meat, fish, etc.); frizzling
dressing; dressing; putting on clothes
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
dangling; swaying; (walking) leisurely; aimlessly; idly; lazily
night watch; night sentry