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that's got nothing to do with me; that's none of my business; that doesn't involve me

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banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of

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to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)

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cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood

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bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive

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to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor

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maneuvering behind the scenes; backroom deals; dodgy dealings

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detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered

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to have meaning; to be meaningful

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to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)

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execution

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to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about

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righteous indignation

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to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself

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bull's-eye; the mark

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to tie (to); to fasten; to attach; to connect (one thing with another); to link; to bring together

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gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying

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to feign ignorance; to pretend to be ignorant of; to play innocent; to brazen it out

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to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)

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one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object

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to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin

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downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction

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experiment; experimentation

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to become overgrown; to grow thick; to spread; to run rampant; to thrive

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management (of a house, store, etc.); administration; cutting up and serving food; cut and fill (e.g. earthwork)

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pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing

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possession; occupation; occupancy

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resemblance; similarity; likeness; analogy

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on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time

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(divine) revelation; divine oracle

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(with) great vigour (from the way splitting bamboo goes all down the stick); irresistible force

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(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious

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to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback

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sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical

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to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)

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anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever

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secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings

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distrust; unjust suspicion

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to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)

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lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility

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key to understanding; point (e.g. of an argument)

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to get on well (with someone); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse

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preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind

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feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles

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recognition; acquaintance

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oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally

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caller; visitor; company; guest

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perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable

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being adopted into the family of one's bride

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play; sport; fun; caprice; joke; jest

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