to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
yes it is!; it surely is; certainly
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
thick (of a liquid); muddy; gooey
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
magic; sorcery; wizardry; magic (illusion); conjuring
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
first-class; first-rate; characteristic (of); peculiar (to); school (e.g. of flower arrangement); one flag
instant; moment; for an instant
to put on (another's shoes by mistake); to put (shoes) on the wrong feet; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse; to have a mistaken idea of
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); (just before the) edge
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean