to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
relatively; comparatively
plan; meter; measuring device; (in) total; total (of)
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to fold (one's) arms; to stand by and do nothing; to look on passively
looking on; remaining a spectator
unity; even matching; interdependence; steadiness (of market price); holding; no change
winds and clouds; nature; the elements; situation; state of affairs
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
last moves (in go, shogi, or chess); endgame; gathering; collecting; coming together
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
defeating an argument; winning an argument; refutation; confutation
perfectly reasonable; completely natural; perfectly good (e.g. reason)
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
to have a tendency to; to be liable to; to have a touch of; to have a smack of
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
have to do; must; should; ought to
solely; entirely; only; or
quick; rapid; swift; satisfactory
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
in a few days; in the near future; soon; one of these days
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
the facts; the truth; the true state of affairs; in truth; in fact; in reality
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
possible; likely; probable
combination; union; binding; bond
important connection; important social foundation; close relation; tight relationship; intimate relation; close link
disorderly crowd; mob; rabble
right (to do something); authority; power
nominal; in name only; titular
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne