to be evasive; to give an evasive answer; to speak ambiguously; to prevaricate; to cook up a specious story to get out of an uncomfortable situation; to make do with
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
sobbing; weeping; whimpering
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
to stick; to get stuck; to be unavailable; to be busy; to be piled up (e.g. of work); to halt (in one's speech)
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
personal history; background; log; record; hysteresis
guess; conjecture; surmise
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
pitcher; pitcher (container); jug
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
no; that's wrong; it's not like that; isn't it?; wasn't it?
alcohol; (alcohol-based) hand sanitizer
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
no concern of mine; nothing to do with me
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
report card; result sheet
to hit; to strike; to throw; to toss; to mix; to wear (sword, etc.)
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
carrying voice; well-projected voice
salted cod roe flavored with red pepper
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
scilla (plant); Syrah (wine grape variety)
announcer; presenter; broadcaster; in-house television talent who does on-location fluff pieces for variety shows
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment