to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
voice; speech; phone (as opposed to a phoneme); speech sound; audio; sound (as opposed to the picture)
fluent (in a language); flowing
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
and then; and so; and; so then
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to act up (machine); to go out of tune (instrument); to not work right; to be knocked off stride; to lose one's bearings; to lose one's presence of mind
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
major loss; crushing defeat; big discount
place where a meeting (conference, etc.) is held; venue
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
the wolf knows what the ill beast thinks; it takes one to know one; it takes a thief to catch a thief
with these words; while saying
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
dark side (of nature, town, etc.)
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
main street (as opposed to a side street); high street
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
gaudy; flashy; showy; glittery; sparkly; shiny
entrance fee; admission fee; admission; entrance charge; admission charge
every evening; night after night
money monger; money-happy person; person who is money-mad; money-grubber
sports ground; playing field; playground
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
daytime; during the day; Japan and China; Japanese-Chinese; Sino-Japanese