funny story; funny anecdote
in that manner; like that
to discuss; to talk together
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
such; this sort of; like this
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
non-conveyor belt sushi; sushi served in a restaurant that doesn't have a conveyor belt
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
to be cheap; to be inexpensive
to talk (a person) down; to confute
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
expenditure; disbursement; expenses
to trace back to (the origins of something)
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
to consider carefully; to deliberate thoroughly; to think over
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
don't worry about it; forget about it
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)