origin of a word; derivation of a word; etymology
fly ball; fly (esp. in fishing bait); flying
close call; near miss; minor incident
wounded person; injured person
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
program (e.g. TV); programme
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
newsworthiness; news hook; topicality; popularity (of a topic, issue, etc.)
originality; distinctiveness; uniqueness; individuality
quick change; quick transformation; metamorphosis; turning suddenly into
switch (of a railroad); points (of a railway)
from time immemorial; ancient; time-honoured; time-honored
hot spring (or bath) which is good for the skin
dignity; quality; grace; panache; level
to talk on and on; to talk one's head off
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
ding; chime (sound of a bell or a small gong)
amorous glance; leer; shade (of color); tint; ingratiation; sycophancy
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
to push aside; to brush aside
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to pull in; to take for oneself; to tuck up (one's sleeves)
(public) peace; stability; tranquillity
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
carrying out one's words; being as good as one's word; making good on one's promise
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
lots of; a ton of; a mountain of; piles of; heaps of; so many
as you see; as you can see
guilty conscience; feelings of remorse
soundly (of sleeping); (sleeping) like a log
shoulder massage (performed by tapotement); tap on the shoulder (request to resign)