after many twists and turns; after much trouble
as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; if (at all) possible
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
having nothing; being free of earthly attachments
(means of) transportation; transport; transportation facilities; transportation system; transit system
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
offense; offence; crime; guilt; punishment
to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
things on hand; things in stock; money on hand; money in one's wallet; on hand; in stock
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
to ride up to; to drive up to; to get used to riding; to get used to driving
traveling expenses; travelling expenses; carfare
taking over another's debt; shouldering someone else's burden; subrogation
being good-for-nothing; useless person
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to knock down; to send flying
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
year in, year out; always; 24-7
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious
speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
family tree; pedigree; genealogy