matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word
taking something out; carrying out; providing money oneself; paying with one's own money; corbel; strengthening under a seam (clothing)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to change; to alter; to run counter to; to go against; to make a mistake (in); to err
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to mishear; to hear wrongly; to misunderstand
to run around; to bustle about
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill
upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth
to reveal one's true colors (colours); to betray oneself
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
(to be ashamed enough) to wish you could just disappear; wanting to sink into the ground in shame
shyness; bashfulness; shame
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture
same village; same town; same province
roundabout; indirect; circuitous; ignorant (of the world)
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
colluding; complicity; liaison; compromise; giving in
conditionally; with conditions attached
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
older sister and younger brother
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
hiding one's embarrassment
to call a person's attention (to)
to live; to make a living; to get on with
low-rise (architecture); low-level; low-class
buffet; self-service meal