when it comes to ...; as for ...
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; recklessly; thoughtlessly; excessively
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
to smirk; to grin broadly
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
odd couple; incongruous couple
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
entry; going into; approach
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
very close (to); within a stone's throw (of); a stone's throw away (from)
rest; break; recess; intermission
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
sunlight filtering through trees
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
to be tired of; to be sick of; to get fed up with
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
indecisively; hesitantly; irresolutely; wishy-washily
playing with dirt; gardening; farming (as a hobby)
first-class goods; A-grade product
inarticulate; clumsy with words; poor at speaking
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
condensation (of ideas, emotions, etc.); concentration; condensation (of a vapour or gas)
know-how; expertise; the ropes; the knack
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
rough (estimate, summary, etc.); broad; general; careless (e.g. work); sloppy; crude