small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
how long; how far; how much
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
highway; freeway; expressway; motorway
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
recklessness; daredevilry; rashness; (arch.) long-lasting
drive; trip by car; to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; to drive (e.g. a car); to drive (innovation, change, etc.)
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
negotiations; discussions; connection
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
exorbitant; outrageous; ridiculous; absurd; excessive; inordinate
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
miserable; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; downhearted; dreary
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to spend time (on doing something)
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving