to trample flat; to beat a path
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
had better ...; had better not ...
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
convenient; expedient; makeshift
naming; giving a name; designation; nominal
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
distinction; differentiation; classification
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
go that far; to that extent
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
exaggerated; bombastic; highly colored; highly coloured
paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity
abbreviation; omission; outline; gist; plan; strategy
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
naming (esp. of a commercial product or company); branding
to beat; to gain a point; to upset
to listen again; to ask again
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
youth; minor; young people
tolerance; broad-mindedness
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
personal (employee); employed; retained
sensitive (person, heart, etc.); delicate (issue, problem, etc.); sensitive; fragile; delicate; delicate (fabric, shade, flavour, etc.)
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
means of communication; media of communication; organ of communication; tool of communication
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy