major incident; major happening; big scandal
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
to be stormy or choppy (sea); to go through hard times; to be broke; to be gloomy; to be glum
postponement; deferment; adjournment
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
to make merry; to be festive
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
number; number plate; license plate
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
predicament; difficult situation
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
of no interest; not interested
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
100,000,000; one hundred million
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
email with attached photos sent from a mobile phone; photo taken with a mobile phone; taking a photo with a mobile phone
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
to torment; to harass; to tease
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
in advance; beforehand; previously
fast-talking; rapid talking
to fall into someone's hands; to pass into another's possession