to form a group; to form a bunch
to grow angry; to display one's anger
to allow oneself to ...; to take the liberty of ...; it is presumed that; (I, we) presume that; on one's own accord; by one's arbitrary decision
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
leadership; initiative; spearhead
tactician; strategist; schemer; maneuverer
this and that; one thing or another
love of learning; desire for learning; passion for knowledge
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
to plan; to intend; to aspire to; to set aims (sights on)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
whole story; full picture; full particulars
determination; resolution
pressure to conform; peer pressure; peer group pressure; group pressure
in turns; alternately; in order
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
flexible-hours system; flextime; flexitime
this and that; one thing and another
to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
way out; means to escape; escape route
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
make no progress; remain unsettled
mode (musical mode, mode of probability distribution, state of physical system); fashion
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
doctor's assistance; doctor's assistant; locum tenens
official announcement; proclamation
programme; program; plans; arrangements
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
traction; towing; hauling; driving (e.g. economic growth)
to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations