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it is darkest under the lamp post; it's hard to see what is under your nose; go abroad to hear of home; you must go into the country to hear what news at London

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reader

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vocal (performance); vocals; singing; vocalist; singer

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that's not my concern; that's none of my business; that's not on me

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conspiracy; collusion

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drummer

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studio

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expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs

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to mount up; to pile up; to accumulate; to increase

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shop, bar, etc. where live jazz, pop, rock, etc. is performed; live music club

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selling out; being sold out

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(being in) the red; deficit; red letter; red writing; corrections (by a teacher or proofreader) written in red

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indie (artist, film, record label, etc.); independent production; independent company; independent publisher

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unable to back out; unable to withdraw; unable to stop; unable to compromise

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completely unknown (usu. of people); unfamiliar; complete (stranger)

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subject; theme

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suspense (esp. in a film, novel, etc.)

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sight (e.g. of a gun); aim; alignment

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to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off

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please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother

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I shouldn't say this, but

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taking leave (of a visited place); leaving; going home; leaving one's employment; quitting one's job; being dismissed

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see you later; goodbye; sincerely

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astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum

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good bye; I'm off; see you later

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(one's) beloved daughter

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free from obstacles

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to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.); to leave; to set off; to start

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article for sale; goods for sale; main attraction; specialty; For Sale

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opening hours (of a store, restaurant, etc.)

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last; final; end; conclusion; rust

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iron plate; steel plate; sure thing; certain winner

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oven

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to be nervous; to be sensitive; to worry; to be fussy; to be precise

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spaghetti

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Naporitan; Napolitan; Japanese spaghetti dish made with ketchup

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lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

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Little League

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to do something with painful reluctance; (lit.) to have one's hair pulled from behind

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push-up

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strength training; resistance training; muscle-building

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bronze statue

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just the other day; quite recently

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public bath; bathhouse

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trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade

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seafood

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(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food

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to take care of

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bath heater

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nape (of the neck); nucha

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