jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly
boundary; border; precinct; grounds
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation; fixing
to put (wood, coal, paper, etc.) into the fire; to throw on the fire; to add to the fire; to burn
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
living together; communal life; cohabitation
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
mental fatigue; worry; boredom
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
to feel at ease; to feel relaxed
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
blasphemy; profanity; sacrilege; desecration; defilement
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be dejected; to be exhausted; to be tired out
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
to be kindled (fire); to be made
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
to bite; to sink one's teeth into; to nip
pleasant feeling; pleasant sensation; pleasure
to pitch camp; to set up camp
security force; public safety force
integration; unification; unity; combination; consolidation; synthesis
mobilization order; mobilisation order
synopsis; precis; summary; gist; outline
to mash; to grind; to pulverize; to dissipate (a fortune); to run through; to lose
degree (of something); greatness or smallness (of something); quantity; number; amount; size
pie in the sky; castles in the air; (lit.) drawing of a rice cake
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
of peerless loyalty and bravery
visit; presence; attendance
to lose; to miss; to forget; to be excessive
short blade; small weapon; epigram; pithy saying