distinction; discrimination
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
to jump at; to be attracted by
this (very thing); this precisely
general public; the masses
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
to fabricate; to invent; to make up (a story); to cobble up; to put together in a hurry
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
losing easily; being trounced; being beaten hands down
iron plate; steel plane; sure thing; certain winner
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
to produce (e.g. movie, play, show, event, musical recording, etc.); to design (e.g. new commercial product, restaurant concept, etc.); to create; production; creation; design
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
corridor; hallway; passageway
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
entry (event, competition, etc.); applying for entry; registering to participate; entry (blog, database, etc.); post
cross; crossing; intersecting; cross (soccer)
competition rate; success rate; ratio of successful (applicants) to total applicants
command of English; proficiency in English; knowledge of English
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
already; now; no longer; not any more
opening fully; full throttle; full power