embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
estimate (of costs); budget
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
to throw into; to toss into; to drive (a nail, etc.) into; to hammer in; to fire (a bullet) into; to launch (a missile) at
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to fall; to drop; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.); to fall; to be inferior (to)
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
safety zone; buffer (e.g. against defeat)
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
pride; dignity; self-worth
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
reality; actuality; hard fact
hoping against hope; desperately hoping; as a last hope
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
naked; nude; unvarnished (e.g. truth); plain (e.g. fact); frank
to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; expectation; anticipation
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience