to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
failing mark (e.g. in exam)
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
report card; result sheet
achievement of one's goal; goal achievement
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
being painfully-true (e.g. reprimand); making one's ears burn; striking home (e.g. remark)
to take for granted; to assume; to pretend (to be); to pose (as); to go through with (what one decided to do); to persist in doing
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
to smile (at); to grin (at)
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
to lose a closely fought contest
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate
nonchalant air; unruffled air
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
trouble; quarrel; difficulties; complication; tangle
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
one's nature; talents; destiny; mission; sphere of activity
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
disadvantage; drawback; demerit; bad point; minus
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
quizzical; puzzled; inquisitive; suspicious; doubtful
to get blurred; to get hoarse; to get husky; to graze; to scrape