I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
of all things (people, places, days, etc.)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
eccentric; crank; weirdo; oddball
serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
to be to the point; to be pertinent
to state one's opinion; to offer one's opinion; to opine
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
to flare up; to fly into a rage
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
healing (esp. emotional or spiritual healing)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
arguing back and forth; bandying words; verbal tug-of-war
to unfold; to unroll; to open
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
war; battle; match; game; competition
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
it's been a long time; long time no see
what do you want?; can I help you?
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to grow angry; to display one's anger
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
rage; fury; exasperation; indignation
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
more than a friend (implies a degree of intimacy)
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to open (one's eyes) wide