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to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge

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to nip (something) in the bud

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tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet

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curtain; hanging; veil (of darkness, mystery, etc.); mantle

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stealthy footsteps; walking on tiptoe

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to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off

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to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience

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to shake one's head (in denial)

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clearly; distinctly; vividly

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tip of one's nose

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it is I who should say so

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I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

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occurring in succession; doing in succession; firing in rapid succession; volley of shots; volley (of questions, abuse, etc.); stream

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to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out

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subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive

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distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)

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kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)

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to pick on; to tease

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occasional; infrequent; rare

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frame (i.e. of a sliding door); crosspiece; bar; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); rung (of a ladder)

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secret medicine; secret remedy; nostrum; wonder drug; excellent remedy

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gasp; pant

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to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded

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prop; support

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to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone

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gallstone

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lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous

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trivial; trifling

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noon; midday; daytime; lunch

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to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear; to be dispelled

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heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part

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rubbing cheeks together (as a display of affection); pressing cheeks together

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bad mannered; naughty; misbehaving

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flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily

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to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)

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one month

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no sleep or rest; working day and night

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favour; favor; obligation; kindness; benevolence

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unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel

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dilemma; predicament

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to help (someone) out of trouble; to rescue; to save

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decision; determination; resolution

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noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism

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to flatter; to toady (to); to curry favor (with); to butter up; (lit.) to grind sesame seeds

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redundant phrase; joke

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close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related

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main; principal; chief; primary; major

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innocence; guiltlessness; absence of the fact; insubstantiality; (arch.) insincerity; (arch.) dishonesty

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when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)

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simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive

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