arts and sciences; liberal arts
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
(program of) entertainments; special events; exhibitions; amusements; attractions
whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; middle class (of a nursery school, etc.)
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
civic guidance; non-curricular educational guidance; medical guidance
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
supplementary explanation
head; lead; vanguard; first
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
consideration; taking into account
to be too numerous; to be too much
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
any and every thing; altogether; lock, stock, and barrel; the whole shooting match; the whole kit and caboodle; without reserve
clipping (audio); crackling (noise); breaking
reserve; spare; note; memorandum; duplicate; copy
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to thrust away; to send flying
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
as if nothing had happened
continuous; nonstop; consecutive; ceaseless
festival; feast; carnival
to obligate; to make compulsory; to require; to mandate
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
recommendation; endorsement
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
illicit sexual relationship
practice (in the field); training (esp. practical and hands-on); practical exercise; drill
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
application; request; petition
crop; harvest; income; profits; loaded (e.g. intermodal containers in the transport industry)
festive mood; holiday mood; festive atmosphere