cost-cutting; cost reduction
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
security; guarantee; collateral (e.g. mortgage)
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
section manager; section chief
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
assessment (of value, damages, etc.); revision (of a budget)
to look forward to something
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
really; truly; indeed; good grief
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
statute of limitations; lapse of rights after a period of time; becoming invalid or void after a set time; ageing; aging
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith