reversing the order of (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; the tables being turned; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; mistaking the means for the end
Japanese dancing mouse (Mus musculus musculus)
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
stickily; gooily; syrupily
no-bake cheesecake; gelatin cheesecake; unbaked cheesecake
being in tune (with each other); being on the same wavelength; being leaked (of information, secrets, etc.); (passing through) without hindrance; unobstructed
imagination; supposition; guess
patient; unhurried; leisurely
stiff neck; stiff shoulders
wintry mountain; mountain that is often climbed during the winter
lack of innovation; stupidity
to stand under a waterfall (as spiritual training)
bristly beard; bristly mustache; tiger whiskers
plump; fat; thick (e.g. curry); full (e.g. lips)
baa (sound of a sheep); meh
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
adult; grown-up; person who has come of age; fully fledged; established; qualified
cunning; wiliness; craftiness
Christmas cake; unmarried woman above the age of 25
pouring out in large amounts; flowing out gushingly
to be used to eating; to become used to eating; to be accustomed to eating; to acquire a taste for
chiffon cake; sponge cake
rough-hewn; incomplete; unrefined; still in the process of being formed
temporary closure (of a shop, etc.); extra holiday; special holiday
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
difficult to eat; unpalatable
feel; touch; impression (of a person); most impressive passage; highlight; beginning