just because; even if; even though
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
perfect; complete; flawless
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; skimping; tenuki; playing elsewhere on the board instead of responding locally
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
follow-up report; further news
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
walkout; strike; desertion
skipping school or work (without a good reason); playing truant; playing hooky
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
doctors; teachers; lawyers
charge for a meal (usu. at school); school lunch fee
payment default; overdue on a payment
documents to be presented; work to be submitted; submitted document; submitted work
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
claim (for compensation); customer complaint seeking compensation; (general) complaint; objection
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
goal (in soccer, hockey, etc.); basket (in basketball); finish line; finishing line; reaching the finish line; finishing (a race)
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
father; father (e.g. of a discipline); pioneer (e.g. of field of research); God; Father