self-deprecating; self-mocking
how; in what way; how about; questionable
extent of (one's) foolishness; degree of stupidity
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to emphasize; to state emphatically; to speak loudly about; to raise one's voice; to lift one's voice
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
bet; wager; stake; gamble
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
to be imaginable; to be conceivable
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
preliminary announcement; previous announcement; portent; sign; forewarning
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
news; word; tidings; omen
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
right on the heels of yesterday, then today ...; soon after something, and yet now ...
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
seeing one off; farewell; escort
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares