protection; copy protection; write protection
highest grade; finest quality; top class; superlative (degree)
though one didn't intend (expect) to
removal; detachment; demounting; dismantling; disassembly
time of emergency; (in an) emergency
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
mum; mom; mummy; wifey; dear; missus
remote cause; underlying cause; indirect cause
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
to take possession of (forcibly); to take over (a company, account, etc.); to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.); to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
lower reaches (of a river); bottom; lower part; lower half (of the body, esp. the privates); feces (faeces); end
substitution; replacement; permutation; substitution; displacement
certain; definite; clear; credible
covering one's head with a handkerchief, scarf, etc.; tying a cloth around one's head; feigning ignorance; shutting one's eyes (to)
the other day; some time ago; recently
to skin (one's knee); to graze; to scratch
foundation stone; cornerstone
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
cesspool; sink; manure sink
to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered; to roll one's eyes up and down
to call (someone) to come; to call for; to summon; to always call (someone by a name); to become used to calling
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
decisive game; important bout; crucial match
having had enough; flatly refusing; wouldn't do for anything; begging pardon
honorable post; honourable post
string made from twisted paper
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
headgear; headdress; (novelty) mask; head mask
Afro (hairstyle); Afro-; African
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
image change; changing one's image; makeover
winner; victor; conqueror
power; authority; influence
single-lens reflex camera; SLR