four man group; quartet; the Gang of Four
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
it's been a long time; long time no see
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
enterprise; business; company; corporation
company president; manager; director
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
being on the ropes; losing ground
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to work hard; to make an effort
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
every person; every mouth; every entrance
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
living thing; living creature; animal; life
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
now that you say that; now that you mention it
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
false accusations; unfounded suspicion; groundless charge; wet clothes
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
program (of events, music, etc.); programme; program (booklet); brochure; (computer) program; programming
beginning and end; doing something from beginning to end; being unchanged from beginning to end; from beginning to end; the whole time
to become settled; to be fixed
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
in a positive sense of the word; in the best sense of the word; in a good way