pure; true; genuine; unmixed
(not) so much; (not) that much
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
persistence; single-mindedness
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
confirmation; certification; ascertainment
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
dressing room; green room; backstage; behind the scenes; the inside; inside affairs
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
anyone and everyone; anybody at all
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
attendance (on); chaperonage; attendant; escort; entourage
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
(medical) doctor; physician
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health