could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
means; way; method; measure
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; (arch.) deftly finishing up; (arch.) putting on the final touches
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
minimum; lowest; minimal; at a minimum
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
all; altogether; entirely; exactly alike (e.g. in appearance); spitting image of; identical
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
one's favorite mistress; one's favourite mistress
rebellious phase; rebellious age
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
to (go and) do; to make (a blunder, mess, etc.); to perpetrate; to achieve; to accomplish; to pull off
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
messenger; envoy; emissary
customer; client; client company; business connection; trade partner
House of Representatives (lower house of the National Diet of Japan)
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to manage something successfully; to be successful
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit