gap; lag; difference; discrepancy; shear (e.g. shear stress)
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to get between; to be caught in
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
objection; dissent; protest
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
freely; frankly; without reserve
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
inexperienced person; incompetent person; ignoramus
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
society; public; community; social studies
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
please excuse the intrusion; I'm coming in
threshold (esp. one with grooves for sliding doors); sill
sound judgment; sane decision; act performed with a clear mind
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
because of; owing to; due to
to harm; to hurt; to fail to do; to do amiss; to almost do; to come close to doing
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
stomach and intestines; gastrointestinal tract; digestive organs
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
welcome; (warm) reception
hot pot party; party with guests sitting around a hot pot
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
unceremonious party; free and easy gathering; party with no regard for formal etiquette or status
slight; light; mild (disability, symptoms, etc.)
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
educator; teacher; educationalist
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
to congratulate; to celebrate
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish