assertion; declaration; affirmation
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
uncool; unsophisticated; unfashionable; out of fashion; tacky
to rekindle one's love; to fall in love again (with a person one has previously been in love with)
(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis (philosophy)
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
to think of; to come up with
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
to clear away; to remove; to demolish
proxy; agent; substitute; deputy; alternate; representative
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to fight against; to oppose; to face
being buried; remaining unknown; being forgotten; being absorbed (e.g. in research); being immersed
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
incompetence; laziness; worthlessness; good-for-nothing; loser; weakling
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
to take a big bite; to take the best part; to steal all the good parts; to steal the show
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
life-size; life-sized; true-to-life; faithful (depiction); realistic
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy