origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
to differ; to be different; to run counter to; to change (into something out of the ordinary)
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
to that degree; to that extent; that much
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
to find fault (with trivial matters); to scold over minor things; to get angry over trifles; to raise one's eyebrows
wild; uninhibited; extravagant; rampant
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
lack of physical exercise; insufficient exercise; inactivity
crash; smash; crunch; bang
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
busiest and most profitable business period; peak season
all over; all over the place; everywhere
to run a shop; to have a shop
subordinate work; assistant; domestic duties; servant; maid
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
capital; funds; seed money; asset
to be worth it; to pay; to be profitable
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
nursery school; day nursery; day care center
creche; day nursery; day-care center
putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the means for the end; getting one's priorities backwards
construction (building) costs
safe; vault; storage cabinet
business partner; business associate; fellow trader
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
craving for the limelight
foil; (gold, etc.) leaf; prestige
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
(manufacturer's) serial number