pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
age difference; disparity in age; age gap
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
white flag; truce flag; surrender flag
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
nod; inclination of the head
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
closely contested constituency; highly competitive marketplace; (fig.) battleground
fighting in numerous battles
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
notice of personnel change (appointment, dismissal, etc.); wording; choice of language; phraseology
bygones; the past; past event
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to spread; to be propagated
popular name; common name; given name
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
everything; anything; nothing
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to