important matter; matters of weight
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
endlessly; continuously; (going) on and on; meandering; winding; sinuous
lamentable; deplorable; regrettable; sad; wretched
to go upstream; to go up (a river); to go back (to the past or origin); to date back (to); to trace back (to)
dark history; dark past; something one wants to forget or pretend never happened
to (go and) do; to make (a blunder, mess, etc.); to perpetrate; to achieve; to accomplish; to pull off
as much as one can; as much as possible
to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on
to be discouraged; to be disheartened
(way of) life; lifestyle; living; life circumstances; livelihood; day-to-day life
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
fellow men; between men; among men; man-to-man
drinking party; get-together (usu. involving alcoholic drinks)
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
pressure; oppression; suppression
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
to lean over (and cover with one's body); to bend over (someone); to (stand tall and) lean on (someone); to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
strictly; severely; fully; closely; tightly
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
tentative decision; unofficial offer (esp. job offer); informal offer
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
handsome man; sexy man; lady-killer; (male) lover
fine article; good-quality item; quality product
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
suddenly and precipitately; take a sudden turn
-smell; stinking of; smacking of; hinting of
serious reflection; soul-searching; penitence
important post; important office; key position
regarding as a sure thing; seeing as a certainty
apple of one's eye; one's jewel
common knowledge; well-known fact
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
superiority; predominance
to go through formalities
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
(personnel) change; transfer; relocation; reassignment; reshuffle