in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
to call dibs; to establish a claim; (lit.) to spit on (thus preventing others from taking it)
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
invitation; introduction; temptation
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
refreshing; neat; tidy; trim
having said that; on the other hand
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
to shake one's head (in denial)
to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to roll up and put into (something); to bundle up
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
quickly; briefly; rashly; carelessly; (flowing) in trickles
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
assertion; declaration; affirmation
a few years ago; some years back
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
have a good day; take care; see you
notice; attention; observation
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room