confirmed as completed; everything must go (e.g. in a sale)
general term; generic name
to get along; to add (one's own concordant voice, etc.)
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
a long time (since the last time)
with the skin on; skin and all (fruit, potato, etc.)
counting one's chickens before they've hatched; (lit.) counting raccoon dog skins before they have been caught
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
rice reaping; rice harvesting
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
heaps; a lot; plenty; with a thud
shortage of talented people; shortfall in human resources
to replace; to move; to change the position of
being moderate in eating; stopping short of stuffing oneself
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
leaving open; leaving ajar; outspoken; frank
to have an uneasy conscience
bum; good-for-nothing; ne'er-do-well
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
to grasp at straws; to resort to desperate measures
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
naughty; mischievous; rascal; naughty kid
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
admiration; appreciation; enjoyment; viewing (for pleasure)