inside and outside; interior and exterior; inside and outside the country; home and abroad; around; about
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
interested parties; persons concerned; stakeholder
as stated; verbatim; literally
point; dot; one point; one matter; one point (in a game, exam, etc.); one mark
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
the other day; a few days ago
to draw a line (between); to make a clear distinction (between); to settle (a matter) once and for all; to bring to an end; to take responsibility (for)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
homecoming; return to one's home
world situation; world affairs
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
to burst into bud; to sprout; to have a crush (esp. on a fictional character, idol, etc.); to be infatuated
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
the ways of the world; human nature
emphasis; stress; accentuating (a feature or certain part); accenting; strong tone (of the market); firm tone
lying low (and awaiting one's chance); biding one's time; submitting at first (to then strike later)
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
speciality; specialty; special subject of study; sole interest; single focus; concentrating exclusively on
to cajole; to deceive; to seduce
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
enemy territory; hostile place
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
chivalrous spirit; heroic defence of the weak; chivalrous man; ruffian who acts under the pretence of chivalry
training; drill; practice; discipline
pillow talk; conversation in bed; bedtime story
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
content-free chat; idle gossip; watercooler talk
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
to buy (stock, materials, etc.); to purchase; to lay in; to get; to obtain
there's no smoke without fire