underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
thoughtlessly; rashly; unwisely; halfway; half-done; incomplete
listening device; bug; wiretap
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
not caring; not giving a damn
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)
being too late; losing one's final chance
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
winter vacation; winter holidays
performance; appearance (in a stage, film, TV show, etc.)
to keep an eye on; to take care of
insane; crazy; nuts; out of one's mind
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
possibly; perhaps; perchance; unintentionally; accidentally
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive