if you do this; if this is the case
faint memory; vague memory; dim memory; vague recollection
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper
regrettable defeat; defeat by a narrow margin
plan; scheme; stratagem; trick; trap; plot
daring; brave; bold; valiant; intrepid; dauntless
original method; original procedure; genuine way (of doing something)
emphasis (e.g. placed on a word); stress; tone (of voice)
high-spec; highly competitive (on the dating scene, e.g. by having a high income, being good-looking); ticking all the boxes
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (of the economy, a project, etc.); losing momentum; loss of efficiency
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
dispute; controversy; debate; argument; taking issue
while; during; performed in this condition
tremendous; rapid; dramatic
point of an argument; drift of an argument
to stand on a podium; to teach; to be a teacher
problems caused by old people; harm to society by gerontocracy
showing no fear, even of God
format; procedure; way of proceeding
hierarchical relationship; superior-subordinate relationship; senior-junior relationship
to be put at a disadvantage; to get the short end of the stick
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
grudge; complaint; reproach
I can say now (what I couldn't before); now (that things have changed) I don't mind telling you; I couldn't tell you until now; I couldn't have told you this back then
hard fight; difficult struggle
doing whatever one pleases; selfishness; self-indulgence
distinction; favoritism; favouritism; discrimination
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
reserve; modesty; hesitation; abhorrence; repugnance; loathing
in; on; at; during; in the condition of
manners; etiquette; polite behaviour
going beyond authority; unauthorized; unauthorised; ultra vires
negative aspect; downside; disadvantage
to begin to catch (attention, etc.); to begin to collect
request; appeal; claim; purchase
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
bad boy; naughty child; brat
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
things don't work that well in the real world; things seldom go as one wishes; that is expecting too much; it won't be that easy; (lit.) the wholesaler won't sell it like that