far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
killing time; staving off boredom
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
hailing each other; acting in concert; responding (to); agreement; concord
pink (colour, color); (lit.) colour of peach (flowers)
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
calm; composed; cool; quiet
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; appropriate age (to ...); old enough (to ...)
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
that is to say; so that means
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
pitch; tone; time; tempo; mood; tendency
miscellaneous goods; general goods; sundries
everywhere; all over; throughout
artificial flower; imitation flower; artificial flower making
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
flickering; flashing on and off; glaringly (bright); painfully (bright); prickling (pain)
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
hair elastic; hair tie; hair band; rubber band
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
one-by-one; separately; in detail
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
store interior; inside of a shop
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up