to be too late; to be too slow
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
not caring; not giving a damn
to say this and that (about); to say (critical) things; to criticize; to be critical (about); to find fault (with); to complain
time; season; period; phase; stage
rather; sooner; preferably
in the future; another day; later
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
to do together; to put together; to lump together; to regard in the same light; to put in the same category; to arrange for (two people) to marry
spring break; spring vacation
major cleanup; spring cleaning
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
not worth mentioning; nothing special; nothing in particular; no notable ...
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
etc.; et cetera; and so on
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
goalkeeper; keeper; goalie
ill will; malice; evil intent
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
all; entire; whole; altogether
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
I got it; I see; I now know; so that's the reason
to join forces; to cooperate
being a good listener; good listener
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
correction; revision; amendment
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards