way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
killing three birds with one stone
somewhat below; slightly below
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
worldly desires; materialistic desires
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
first attack; first strike; first blow
13th day of the month; 13 days
8000; eight thousand; many
operating rate; utilization rate; occupancy rate; availability factor
waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser
goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit
to loiter; to hang around; to wander around; to prowl; to roam
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (of letters)
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
leave; furlough; temporary layoff
villain; baddie; the villain's part
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
car; vehicle; van; (train) car; carriage
to frolic about; to mess around
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
strangely; oddly; miraculously; mysteriously
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
bye-bye; goodbye; saying goodbye; parting
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
dismissal (of an employee); discharge; firing; layoff
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
to comb out; to brush; to untangle; to unravel
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
texting while walking; looking at one's smartphone while walking
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
full house; no vacancy; sold out; standing room only; full (of people); crowded
transfer (of a call, patient, etc.); forwarding (a letter, email, etc.); redirection; transfer (of data); transmission
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK