when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
normally; ordinarily; by anyone's standards; by normal standards; without any issues; without any difficulty
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
disregarding; taking no account of; ignoring; overlooking
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
low-priced; cheap; inexpensive; shallow (e.g. sympathy); superficial; cheap (e.g. government)
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
credibility; authenticity; confidence; reliability
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
re-; again; repeated; deutero-; deuto-; deuter-
diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
abuse; misuse; perversion
balance; difference (in price, cost); margin
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
incident; affair; happening; event
interference; meddling; butting in
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
joining a political party
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
(one's) workload; amount of work (to be) done by one
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be exhausted; to be tired out
decision; determination; resolution