falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
ding; chime (sound of a bell or a small gong)
also known as; also called
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
in the event that it did not (or does not) exist; without
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
sooner or later; in time; eventually
to coquet (of a woman); to entice a customer (of a prostitute); to flatter; to butter up
birth; giving birth; creating; bringing into the world
speech; eloquence; manner of speaking; manner of expression
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
(political) power; authority; influence
worldly-minded person; materialist; uncultured person; philistine; vulgar person; snob
depravity; corruption; degradation
to repaint; to paint again; to break (a record); to rewrite; to remake
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
ruler; monarch; sovereign
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
at someone's (something's) mercy
to watch intently; to stare
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
feeling great (refreshed)
broken; intermittent; disconnected
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
take care of yourself; get well soon; God bless you; bless you
officially registered seal
(deposit) passbook; bankbook