to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to be nauseating; to be disgusting; to be revolting; to throw up; to vomit
self-sacrifice; self-renunciation
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
rapid weight loss; extreme thinning
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
desperation; struggle to the death
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
firm; unshakeable; resolute
adverse circumstances; unfortunate situation; adversity
by ones and twos; tears or flower petals falling quietly; gurgling bird sound; falling apart; crumbling; dish made from fiveleaf aralia sprouts, pickled daikon, walnuts, etc.
cliff edge; edge of a precipice; perilous position; critical moment; brink
it's been a long time; long time no see
it is I who should say so
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
to come to see; to come and see; to visit
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
to conceal one's true nature or feelings; to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
to be furious; to seethe with anger; to have one's blood boiling
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
heavy-hearted; depressed; dispirited; (feeling) down; feeling reluctant (to do)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
to become possible; to become able to (do)
social; societal; societary
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
early on; earlier on; from early
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
modesty; humility; being humble