to order; to command; to appoint
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
no problem; no objection; it doesn't matter
how long; how much; to what extent
taking a cut (of someone else's money); taking a rake-off; pocketing a kickback; skimming (a percentage of the profits, proceeds, etc.)
you're lying; yeah, right; liar; fibber
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
clicking; clopping; clacking
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
large amount of money; great cost
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
useless member of society; hopeless case; failure
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
increasing the number of staff; hiring more people
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
minority group (party); minority
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
don't worry; no worries; never mind
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to apologize; to apologise