ceremony; rite; ritual; service
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
rule; reign; peaceful times
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
(going out and) receiving (someone); (heading out and) meeting; picking up; welcoming
return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)
to move forward; to move on
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
inattention; absent-mindedness
extended leave; long vacation
undisputed; entirely; perfect
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
worst; worst-case (scenario)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
thoughts; opinion; however much money you wish to give (as alms, a fee at a museum, etc.); fondness (for a significant other, etc.; often used teasingly); love
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
in the future; another day; later
sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year
place where one works; construction site; working area
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
study; library; den; home office; reading room
surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
background knowledge; prerequisite knowledge
to keep in mind; to memorize
henchman; right-hand man; trusted confidant; inner circle
mixed bag; mixture of good and bad; jumble of wheat and chaff; (lit.) mixture of precious gems and common rocks
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
it is to be regretted that ...; it is a pity that ...; it is unfortunate that ...