with a whizzing sound; with a whistling sound; sound of something whizzing by
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
(on the) right track; (on the) right lines
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
unless one ...; if one does not ...
hemoptysis; coughing up blood; lung hemorrhage (haemorrhage)
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
(looking) over the top of one's glasses; (looking) through a pair of glasses
fine wrinkles; crow's feet
worthy of special mention
face; looks; countenance; vestige; trace; reminder
to support (a theory, claim, etc.); to back up; to substantiate; to prove
one's real mother; natural mother; birth mother; biological mother
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
greatness is comparative; there is always someone better than you; there is always a bigger fish
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
by nature; by birth; naturally; natural; innate
to dig one's own grave; to bring calamity upon oneself; to make a rod for one's own back
natural; reasonable; understandable
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
boom; bang; wham; Oh my God!; What a shock!
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement; views that never cross
quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute
sunlight; rays of the Sun
very likely; very probable
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend
that's true; of course; obviously
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
lifespan; life; lifetime; life (of a battery, lightbulb, etc.); service life; end of an object's (useful) life
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
exorbitant; outrageous; ridiculous; absurd; excessive; inordinate
useful thing; usable article; present; gift
to detest; to abhor; to loathe