to be a matter of life or death
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
different thing; another question; different case
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; observer; trading session (at an exchange)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
if it is the case that ...
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
to be able to manage somehow or another
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
high spirits; gleeful mood
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
moving; relocation; change of address; transfer (of deeds, property, etc.); demise
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
clear weather; cloudless weather; good weather
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
bringing; taking; carrying
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough