I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to have meaning; to be meaningful
bottom; sole; depths (e.g. of despair, the sea); bottom (of one's heart); limit; end
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
that; the matter in question
internal organ; viscera; gut
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to go straight to one's head (of alcohol); to feel the effects (of an illness); to lose one's wits
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
to run about; to rush about
tightly; tautly; (springing, straightening) up; suddenly; intuitively; instinctively
index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe
entrance; entering; admission; admittance
prohibition; inhibition; ban
honor; honour; prestige; dignity; honorary (e.g. president, doctorate)
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to say; to utter; to declare; to name; to call
ingratiation; pandering; catering (to); going along with (someone or something); accommodating oneself (e.g. to public opinion)
to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
to mix; to blend; to combine
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
to place (in relation to the whole); to rank; to position; to locate
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
fair and square; open and aboveboard; bold and forthright
to (hit and) crush; to smash; to squash; to defeat soundly; to crush (an opponent, hopes, etc.)
to go past; to pass; to pass by
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
munching; crunching; (lightly) scratching (an itch)
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
to get twisted; to get warped; to get distorted; to twist; to warp
whereabouts; what part; how much; what point
regulation; adjustment; control
2nd day of the month; two days
physical strength; muscle strength
rise; increase; upload; posting online; close-up; completion of filming; upswept hairstyle
flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity
hasty preparation; cramming; goods prepared in a hurry (after they were already needed); makeshift; half-baked