with the exception of; excepting; excluding
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
two persons; two people; pair; couple
first meeting; first interview with
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to say; to be called; to do
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
God; god; ace; king; superior person
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
relatively; comparatively
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
business world; business circles; (the) industry
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
industry terminology; professional jargon; buzzword