to the extent possible; as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; wherever possible; if (at all) possible
order; system; the establishment; (ruling) regime; structural plan; body plan
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
use; utilization; utilisation; application
the right person in the right place
indication; expression; display; displaying; representation; (copyright) attribution
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
to refer to; to consult; to use as a reference
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
street; road; traffic; coming and going; flow (of water, air, etc.); passage; transmission (of sound)
for example; for instance; e.g.
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
sincere; honest; faithful
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy; (tactical) advance or retreat of troops
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well ...; I think ...
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
very likely; very probable
secret; private; surreptitious
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
power balance; balance of power
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
competent; suitable; qualified
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
above; over; top; summit; surface; on (top of); the above (in a piece of writing)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)