nothing but; except; no more than
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
specific medicine; wonder drug; silver bullet
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
affected part; diseased part; wound
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
must; should; will (surely); be bound to; will (do); shall
to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth, etc.); to pry into; to examine closely; to dredge up
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)
half the body; half length
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
number one; first; best; most; game; round
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to go out for a while
as stated; verbatim; literally
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
no!; no no!; no, not at all
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
to burn into one's memory; to sear an image
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good