to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
document; official papers
export value; value of exports
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
in perfect form; going swimmingly
devastating; catastrophic; crushing
clothing; articles of clothing; apparel
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
poor (living); barely continuing; just scraping along; very narrow
what percentage; what ratio; what rate; what proportion
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
group; bunch; crowd; group
division of labor; division of labour; specialization; specialisation; assembly-line production
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
to anticipate; to foresee
non-conforming process; noncompliant; incompatible
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
following (a precedent, former policy, etc.); continuing with; sticking to; observing
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
earthly paradise; heaven on earth
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
cooperation; collaboration
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
prompt decision; quick decision; immediate judgement; summary judgment; summary judgement
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
to palm off; to force a sale
show one's real ability; illustration of the distinctive character of (something)
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods