to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
delicious; appetizing; appetising
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
pop; signage; display; billboard (as used to decorate arcade games)
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
evaluation meeting; postmortem session; review meeting
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
very much; very many; more and more
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
act of God; irresistible force; inevitability; force majeure; vis major
intent; intention; bad faith; mens rea (guilty mind)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
excursion; field trip; school trip
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
program (of events, music, etc.); programme; program (booklet); brochure; (computer) program; programming
apparent; obvious; very clear
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist
major label debut (recording)
idol group; boy band; girl group
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
backup dancer; background dancer
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition