on bargain sale; rising in popularity; up-and-coming; budding
suitable; satisfactory; desirable
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
competent; suitable; qualified
arranging beforehand to tell the same story; getting the stories straight; coordinating one's stories
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
between times; when there's a spare moment
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
(showing) no reaction; non-reaction; straight face
homeroom; form room; home run; human resources; heart rate; house of representatives
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
overcoat; exceeding; going over; exaggerated; over the top; over par
forming a circle; circular formation (orig. in battle); huddle; ring
group action; collective behavior; collective behaviour; acting as a group
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
rude; impolite; mannerless; snotty
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
stylish; smart; chic; (arch.) conceited; (arch.) cheeky
to allow oneself to ...; to take the liberty of ...; it is presumed that; (I, we) presume that; on one's own accord; by one's arbitrary decision
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
light and easy; lambent; clever; witty; smart
high-pressure salesmanship; the hard sell; aggressive peddling
field (for fruits, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
intoxication; being carried away by; being enraptured by
risk aversion; risk reduction
contrary; opposite; inverse; reverse; back-to-front
a long time (since the last time)
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
script; screenplay; scenario
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout