to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
how it came about; how it originated; how it happened; the origins of the imbroglio
cleaning up someone else's mess; making up for someone else's mistake; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
Superintendent General of the Metropolitan Police
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
periodic; regular; routine
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to give; to do (something) for
favour; favor; obligation; kindness; benevolence
compensation; reparation; price (of achieving a goal); cost; paying compensation on someone's behalf; compensation
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
to stare at with a fixed gaze; to glare
each time; every time; thank you for your continued patronage; thank you for your support; hello; I'm coming in
how much; how many; to what extent
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
settlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); cleaning up afterwards; tidying up (when finished)
in bad taste; vulgar; tasteless
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
bad taste (e.g. in clothes); poor taste
filthy; dirty (looking); drab
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
a long, long time ago; very long ago