to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
to not make good use of (e.g. advice); to disregard; to treat as useless; to treat with disdain
cannot avoid doing; cannot help but (do); is compelled to do; (feel) obliged to (do); has to do
antipodes; other (opposite) extreme; opposite; antithesis
self-deprecating routine; self-deprecating joke
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
carelessly; inattentively
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
treating someone like a child
patting; stroking; caressing
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
prohibition; inhibition; ban
big quarrel; huge fight; big row
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
so-and-so; who?; which people?
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
again (and again); once again; yet again
examination paper; examination script; answer sheet; answer (to an exam question)
to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to roll up and put into (something); to bundle up
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to make one's own
to make sure of the truth
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
skillful words; deceitful words; glibness
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
to hesitate; to hold back; to be reluctant; to be unwilling; to have loose painful bowel movement; to suffer from tenesmus
appointment; rendezvous; date
to skip (a class, responsibility, etc.); to shirk; to dodge; to break (a promise); to ignore
for a while; for some time; for a period