original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
(not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) altogether
moment by moment; hour by hour
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
to dash (water, etc.; on someone or something); to throw (on); to pour (over)
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
design concept; design philosophy; basic ideas behind a design
defective article; damaged goods; deflowered girl; unmarried woman who has lost her virginity
very loose; slowly; leisurely
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
these guys; these fellows
effectiveness; efficacy; efficaciousness
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
to follow (a road, path, etc.); to trace; to follow (a clue, scent, tracks, plot, etc.); to trace (a route, history, family tree, etc.); to head towards (of a situation); to go in the direction of
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
storage method (e.g. for food); storage instructions
preparing (food) in advance; making in advance; pre-made; prepared in advance
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
point of uncertainty; unclarified issue; doubt
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
future prospects; promise
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
invention; intelligent; clever; smart
forbidden technique; forbidden magic; taboo art
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish hospitality
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
flood (river, tide, etc.); inundation; flood; floodlight
confusion; disturbance; commotion; chaos; disorder
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
to be sacked; to be dismissed
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
absorption; suction; aspiration; attraction; draw
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
vision (of the future); foresight; large display screen; imagination; insight; (sense of) sight