principal offence; principal offense; principal offender
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.)
to turn completely into; to become completely
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
puppeteer; puppet player; wirepuller; string-puller; man behind the scenes
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
complete ruin; collapse; losing (something) completely (e.g. face)
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
bakery; baker; pastry shop
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
to get out of shape; to lose shape
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
service business (hotel, restaurant, entertainment); service industry
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards
passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
taste; smooth talking; reception; hospitality
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; crunching sound (of walking on snow, frost, sand, etc.); doing skillfully and efficiently; doing quickly; (arch.) sound of pouring liquid
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
interior of the mouth; oral cavity
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
baked sweet goods (e.g. Danish pastry, melon bread); sweet pastry; sweet bread