now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
receipt; cash-register slip
change (for a purchase); toilet splashback
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
second day of the month; two days
negotiations; discussions; connection
receiving; acceptance; reception
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
to rub together; to reconcile (ideas, proposals, plans); to compare and adjust
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
important points; main points
looking depressed; long face
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
debut; opening; first public exhibition
stimulating; exciting; provocative
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
pure-bred (usu. animal); pure-blooded; thoroughbred
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
reason; cause; circumstances
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to flatter; to play up to; to fawn on; to pander to; to cater to
breaking off (an engagement, negotiations, etc.); cancellation
newsworthiness; news hook; topicality; popularity (of a topic, issue, etc.)
ability; capability; skill
flying bird; soaring bird
to be jinxed; to suffer a stroke of bad luck; to suffer a setback; to have a damper put on one; to have cold water thrown on one
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
to listen again; to ask again
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
support; backing; aid; assistance
division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
to take the form (of); to assume a shape