by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
likely to do; liable to do; (quite) capable of doing; may (well) do; might do; could do
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to be overproduced; to be incredibly good (e.g. for a child); to go much better than expected; to be too good to be true (of a story, etc.)
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to duck one's head; to pull in one's head; to duck down; to shrug one's shoulders
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
glasses; eyeglasses; judgment; judgement; four-eyes
to boost; to force up; to push up
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
to happen to have; to have on hand; to carry (e.g. money)
to be (animate); to be; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed; to (have the audacity to) do
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
instant; moment; for an instant
to hold (someone) down; to pin down; to wrestle to the ground
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!