abbreviation; abbreviated style
time flies like an arrow; time and tide wait for no man; life is short
(sudden) evening shower (rain)
to laugh (something) off; to dismiss with a laugh; to pooh-pooh
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
amateur video; amateur photography; private video
local residents; neighbours; neighbors
inquiry commission; enquiry commission; research group
(positive) economic effect
being drawn to many things; distraction; difficulty of choice; difficulty in choosing; being unable to decide
fine-looking; beautiful; handsome; graceful; elegant
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
information session; briefing; explanatory meeting
pioneer; trailblazer; leader; groundbreaker; pathfinder; forerunner
small grain; small stature or ability
Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii)
hostile; adversarial; antagonistic
making noodles by hand; striking a deal; coming to an agreement; killing with bare hands
property damage (i.e. as from an accident)
prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
being in love with an idol, actor, etc.; fan who is in love with an idol, actor, etc.
to snuggle up to; to nuzzle; to burrow into; to press a part of one's body against something
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
wealthy person; millionaire
business district; office complex
petty bourgeois; lower middle class
high-rise apartment building; high-rise condominium; tower block
multi-storey car park; parking structure; parking deck; parking garage; parkade
to become experienced (after many years of practice)
idea; thought; discretion; forgiveness; pardon
absolute obedience; complete submission
to do drugs; to take (illicit) drugs