the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
to be crushed; to be squashed; to go bankrupt; to go under; to be ruined (of a plan); to be cancelled; to be lost (of one's voice, eyesight, sense of smell, etc.)
how others look at you; what others think about you
to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
return to one's country; return to one's hometown
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
dropout; quitter; deserter
to break by hand (e.g. a flower); to break off (a twig); to pluck (a flower, a bud); to make a young woman one's own thing
gate (for entry, boarding, etc.); gate; logic element
embarkation; boarding (a ship or aircraft)
airplane; aeroplane; plane; aircraft
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
extremely; very; really; super; so
shut-in; stay-at-home; hikikomori; social withdrawal; shunning other people
partially consumed drink; partially consuming a drink
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
incoherent; wandering; vague; rambling; whimsical
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
to pierce; to go through; to remove (partitions between rooms); to knock (e.g. two rooms) into one; to carry out (to completion)
to be within one's capabilities; to be easy to chew
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
thoroughbred (horse); person of lineage; blue-blood
both sides; two sides; double-sided
global scale; worldwide scale
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
to retaliate; to return a blow; to strike back (at); to retort
gossip; corner of the mouth
in perfect form; going swimmingly
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
two incompatible things (or people); (going together like) oil and water
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
during a telephone call; busy line
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
canned juice; canned soft drink; can of juice; can of soft drink
yoo-hoo; halloo; hi-de-ho; howdy; hey
ding (of a bell); bing; honk (i.e. sound of blowing one's nose); snort; heating in a microwave; cooking in a microwave