to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding; to act formally; to act stiffly
self-satisfaction; self-complacency; understanding (on one's own); realizing (through one's own ability); being paid back for one's deeds
schedule; program; programme; agenda
like it or not; like or not like
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
functional disorder; dysfunction
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
emergency case; person that has suddenly taken ill
newsworthiness; news hook; topicality; popularity (of a topic, issue, etc.)
the north; northward; northern direction; northern part (e.g. of a country); northern district
tenant (usu. office block, shopping center, etc.)
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
stopping (of a train, car, etc.); stop
to miss (a train, bus, etc.); to fail to keep up with (e.g. the times); to be left behind by
a step; short distance; short time
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; heat; primary
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
row of houses; every house; each house; all; totally
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
sideslip; skid; shifting to another post (at the same level); sideways move (at a company); sliding sideways down a slope (skiing)
toppling sideways; turning sideways; falling over sideways; barrel roll
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
thickly; viscously; sleepily; drowsily; dozing off
charges; billing; paying for items in online games
wiles; trick; artifice; lover (male) (esp. of a prostitute)