back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
to adjoin each other; to sit side by side
to snarl (at each other); to growl (angrily); to quarrel; to fight; to argue
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
way; method; means; resource; course
one's post; place of work; workplace
confections; sweets; candy; cake
stealthily; secretly; in secret
fundraising campaign; donation (to a fundraising campaign); contribution; (political) campaign
public expense; public funds; public money; public expenditure
first person to say something; first person to suggest something; person who raised a matter
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
it can't be helped; so it goes; c'est la vie
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
programme; program; plans; arrangements
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
to get blunt; to dull; to wear out
chalk; choke (hold); choke (of an engine)
plastic bag; polyethylene bag
trash can; garbage can; rubbish bin; dustbin
to gather; to (pick up and) collect; to glean (information)
brand-new article; new item
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
veneer board; plywood; joint publication
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
stands; bleachers; stand (e.g. newspaper stand); counter (e.g. lunch counter); stand (e.g. inkstand); desk lamp
to lean against; to set against
to erase; to rub out; to turn off (a light, TV, heater, etc.); to switch off; to extinguish (a fire, candle, etc.); to put out; to remove (a smell, pain, etc.)
convenient; handy; useful