spectral resolution; spectral decomposition
healthy life expectancy; healthy life years
underlying technology; technology behind (a product)
the said ministry; the same ministry
aircraft warning lights; airplane warning lights; obstacle light; obstruction light
earthenware (ceramic) bell
delegation of authority (power); devolution; empowerment
padding (clothing or bedding); insulation; cotton wadding; stuffing (furniture)
sequence photographs; serial photographs; photographic strip
popular line (of goods); products predicted to sell well
subdivision (into small parts)
return current; convection; reflux
entering a track (of a train); arrival of a train (at a platform); passing the post (horseracing); crossing the finish line
after all; in the end; when all's said and done; for the time being; at present
the 'be-be-be' sound of a detector going off; clicking with someone; being compatible
independent unit; autonomous unit
stereotyped; patterned; typical
to try everything; to leave no stone unturned
music for strings; string music