a friend is a good thing to have; a good friend is a great blessing
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
to rip (someone) off; to overcharge; to ask a high price
smoky; awkward; uncomfortable; ill at ease
spacious; roomy; large; extensive (business, dealings, etc.); large (scale); broad
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
circuit; cycle (e.g. Krebs cycle); cycle; loop
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
homemade; made in-house; housemade; made on the premises
French bread (esp. baguette); breadstick
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
to bite through; to eat up; to consume entirely
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
in unison; as one; united
mixing of public and private affairs; mixing business with personal affairs; mixing work and private matters
casual; doing something without taking it too seriously
to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to prove a loss; to be a disadvantage; to not pay
to remain unsold; to be left on the shelf
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
article offered at a bargain price
profit; earnings; stroke of luck
cost price; purchase price; cost; production cost; manufacturing cost; prime cost
(being in) the red; deficit; red letter; red writing; corrections (by a teacher or proofreader) written in red