other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
temporary employee placement
to the best of one's meager ability; the little help one can be; though my help might not be worth much
employee welfare; employee benefits; fringe benefits
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
new era; new period; new age; new epoch
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
to choose (a thing) at one's own discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
to let an opportunity slip
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
white flag; truce flag; surrender flag
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
weak-willed; easily pressured; pushover
to put on airs; to assume importance
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
self-evident; obvious; axiomatic; self-explanatory; trivial
to nip (something) in the bud
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
diversion into illegal channels; putting on the black market; selling through illegal channels
greatest mistake of one's life
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
absolutely normal; perfectly commonplace; taken for granted