being put off (by someone's words, behaviour, etc.); being taken aback; recoiling (in shock, disgust, etc.); zooming out or pulling the camera back to get a wider image (in film and TV)
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
saying no is also an expression of fondness; no often means yes; the lady doth protest too much
common language; lingua franca; standard language (language variety understood throughout a country)
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
strong opposition; vehement opposition
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
(principle of) letting sleeping dogs lie; peace-at-any-price; don't rock the boat
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
to say it out loud; to yell out; to emphasize
fast-talking; rapid talking
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
rather; sooner; preferably