far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
jack of all trades, master of none
terrific; fierce; terrible; tremendous; dreadful; awful
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
to get entangled (with each other); to get muddled together
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
safe; in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); all right; OK
within the limits (framework, boundaries, price, etc.)
to clear away; to remove; to demolish
birth; creation; formation
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
spare time; free time; leisure time
having good knowledge of a certain matter; person who has good knowledge of a certain matter; informed source
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
sexual desire; sex drive; lust
closeted maiden; carefully-raised girl from a well-to-do family
selling area; counter; section; favorable time to sell; good time to sell
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
being on the ropes; losing ground
pending question; unresolved problem
neglecting; leaving alone
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
life-size; life-sized; true-to-life; faithful (depiction); realistic
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
cherry blossom viewing; flower viewing
to make a bold speech; to make a bold statement
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
established practice; custom
to feel attracted by; to be fascinated by
staking out (in advance; e.g. a seat or a spot); saving a place; reserving a location
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
to volunteer; to undertake a challenge