worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
selection; choice; option
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
tearing limb from limb; tearing apart; cutting (a person) to pieces
to be nauseating; to be disgusting; to be revolting; to throw up; to vomit
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
long ago; already; a long time ago
no match for; unbearable; unable; can't do
and then; and so; and; so then
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to smile (at); to grin (at)
to reach a situation about which nothing can be done
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
to apologize; to apologise
to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
such; like that; that sort of; very
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
forgery; falsification; fabrication; counterfeiting
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
publication; issue (of journal, newspaper, etc.); issue (of banknotes, bonds, passport, etc.); raising an event (software)
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
one's future; one's fate; one's way; one's path
selling oneself (into bondage) (esp. for prostitutes)
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun