by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
such; like that; that sort of
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
contact information (address, phone number, etc.)
messenger; envoy; emissary
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
bone marrow; medulla; heart's core; depths of one's heart; main point; vital part
replying to someone's email immediately
to persuade; to urge; to coax; to make advances (to); to seduce; to court
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
buttocks; behind; undersurface; bottom; last place; end
to side with the winner; to ride (someone's) coattails; to get on the bandwagon
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
choices; alternatives; options
to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot
nothing but; none other than
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
possible; conceivable; likely; probable
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
(United States of) America; USA; US
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
assistance; help; assist (final pass or cross before a goal)
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
forcefulness of speech; influential voice