to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
this country; our country
debut; opening; first public exhibition
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
very popular; highly favoured
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
reservation system; appointment system; (on) a subscription basis
reduction by half; halving
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
limp; imbalance; unfavorable progress; unfavourable progress
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
to become a little hungry; to become a bit peckish
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
successfully; nicely; (yummy) food; yum-yum
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
pupils who are not members of any school club; (lit.) go-home club
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
top recommendation; (something) highly recommended
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
chicken bones; chicken carcass
fine weather; fair weather
songwriting (words and music)