drinking habits; drunken behavior; drunken behaviour
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
tall story; tall tale; cock-and-bull story
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
villain; baddie; the villain's part
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
(nature of a) crime; (criminal) charge
endless; boundless; innumerable; endless; never-ending; going on forever
vulgar; indecent; coarse; crude
whistle (sound made with the lips)
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
child's mind; child's heart; young mind
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
in the same way as; just like
blood relative; close relation; (one's) flesh and blood; flesh and blood; the body
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
not worth considering; out of the question
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)