just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
stomach ache; abdominal pain
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
becoming clear; coming to light; being ascertained; being identified; being confirmed
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
innocent; chaste; naive; pure; unmixed; genuine
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
false rumor (rumour); groundless rumor; misinformation
to go unpunished; to be tolerated; to be allowed; to be overlooked
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
to feel like an idiot; to make a fool of yourself
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to appoint; to nominate; to consider (oneself) to be; to pose as; to assume (a role, responsibility, etc.); to take on
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
forbidden; prohibited; banned; taboo
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reaping what you sow; making a rod for one's own back
to do something by choice; to like; to be fond of
embarrassed smile; embarrassed laugh; bashful smile
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
national holiday; public holiday
movie; film; motion picture
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
invitation; introduction; temptation
superficial; shallow; frivolous; careless; sliding along a surface; being slippery
to be worried; to be troubled
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to talk together; to chat together
university student; college student
to get poised again for charging; to toe the mark again; to start from scratch; to get a fresh start (on)
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
both; both sides; both parties
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
single (room); room for one; private room (in a restaurant, etc.); private dining room; (toilet) stall