other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
home area; home town; local
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
although I say; although one might say; although called
totally willing; fully motivated
with energy; vigorously; cheerfully; assertively; lustily
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
personal combat; one-to-one fight
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
to make a fool of someone
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
different opinion; objection
anything; whatever; whatever one likes
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
property; fortune; assets
forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
concerning the content; with respect to the content; content-wise
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
complete change; about-face
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering