being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
such ... as; or some such
to topple over; to be overturned; to capsize; to be overruled; to be reversed; to be discredited
with these words; while saying
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to lean against; to set against
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
joint struggle; common (united) front
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
cooperation; coordination; link
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
conclusion; execution (of a contract); entering (into treaty); fastening (as in a joint)
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
second day of the month; two days
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation