optical illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; delusion
doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
assertion; declaration; affirmation
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
proposition; thesis; notion; problem; issue; challenge
this is why; this means; it is the case that
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
for (some) doubtful points to remain
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
to come to a mutual understanding; to cancel mutually (contract, etc.)
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
competition rate; success rate; ratio of successful (applicants) to total applicants
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
to be helpful; to be useful
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
trailing; chasing after; imitation; copy
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to take on a role; to take part
strike while the iron is hot
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
otherwise; or else; if not
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
urgent business; pressing need; imperative
latest; most recent; nearest (in time)