these days; nowadays; today; at this time (of day); at this hour
high-spec; highly competitive (on the dating scene, e.g. by having a high income, being good-looking); ticking all the boxes
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
string bikini; g-string; thong
to be (deeply) moving; to pack an (emotional) punch; to be emotionally touching; to strike home; to strike a chord
being in too deep to back out; having gone too far to retreat
direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim
capsule toy; vending machine toy; gacha; loot box; lottery (i.e. something decided by chance)
economical; efficient; lean; compact
looking pale; looking unwell
to drop; to let fall; to omit
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
exactly alike (in appearance); like two peas in a pod; (practically) identical; spitting image (of); carbon copy (of)
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)
shrill; piercing (scream, etc.)
concert band (as a school activity); wind ensemble
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
separation; farewell; parting
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (of light); convergence
plain; field; being outside the government; non-governmental sphere; private sector
to grow up; to become an adult
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
openly; squarely; directly; to a person's face
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
fantasy; illusion; vision; dream
hooded sweatshirt; hoodie; hoody; hooded jacket; parka; anorak
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
weak and small; inferior in strength and size; minor; young; youthful
manager; person in a (school or university) sports team in charge of administrative and miscellaneous duties
to be infected; to be contagious