as is usual with; in common with
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
slapping on (stamp, sticker); flopping down
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
receptionist; reception woman
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
colluding; complicity; liaison; compromise; giving in
zip fastener; zipper; zip; chuck (device for holding a workpiece in a lathe or a tool in a drill)
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
unpleasant; disagreeable; abominable; unlucky; inauspicious; ominous
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
in groups of twos and threes; in small groups
circumference; perimeter; work outside the office; outer tracks (in a loop or curve)
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
food and drink; eating and drinking
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
eating; bite (in fishing)
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
unconnected; weakly related; alien; having little prospect of marriage
hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
refreshment booth; refreshment stand; snack bar
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't solve a problem without making some sacrifice
generic; general purpose; all-purpose
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
clientele; customer stratum
age range; age-group; age bracket
to choose the best; to select carefully; to handpick