the good old days; halcyon days
scrubbing; getting grime off
you better watch your step!; sleep with one eye open!
replacing the old with the new; the old giving way to the new
don't finish what you're saying; stop what you're saying
plum blossom design; silk fabric with a plum blossom design
at a loose end; having nothing to do
sampling a drink; tasting
Sorry to bother you again
to get a tiny share of the profits; to get a small share of what someone is enjoying
housewarming gift; housewarming
hair crab (Erimacrus isenbeckii)
I have to do something; that's something I have to do
street survey; opinion poll performed on street; on-street questionnaire
axis; axle; plan; contrivance
passionfruit (Passiflora edulis)
in the process of being repaired; during repairs
to be dependable; to be reliable
the Pied Piper of Hamelin
implementation; carrying out; practice
new arrivals (of products etc.); new consignment
ponzu mixed with grated daikon
mountain worship; religion that worships mountains as sacred
the smartest thing in a tight situation is to beat a retreat
to whom it may concern; to the involved parties; to all persons concerned
tasteless; dry as dust; insipid; flat; dull
to be contrary to one's expectations
mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)
the lion's share; the cream
food sampling area (e.g. in a supermarket)