to closely resemble; to suit well; to match well; to go well with
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
token (effort); something done for form's sake
standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger; unduly distant; formal
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
semibasement; semi-basement
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
at every opportunity; whenever possible; whenever the occasion arises; from time to time; occasionally
financial world; business circles
poisonous air; poisonous gas; poisonous ingredient; poisonous nature; malice; spite
(eligible) voter; elector; holder of a right; rightsholder; bigwig; person with political clout
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved
self-aggrandizement under pretense of aiding another (aggrandisement, pretence)
copier paper; photocopying paper
to aggravate; to make serious
lawmakers from the ruling parties; government member of parliament
something or other; this and that; one thing this, another thing that; blah blah blah
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
crime; criminal act; offence; offense
concession; conciliation; compromise
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
outrageous lie; outright lie
alright to do; can do; do not mind doing; gladly do; might as well do
view without saying a word; tacit permission
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
breakdown of negotiations
merchant's home; rented home; store; shop