to take away; to carry off
to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
way (of doing); manner; method; means
on one hand; on the other hand
bet; wager; stake; gamble
apparent; obvious; very clear
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
simply; merely; only; solely
financial muscle; economic clout
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
trembling with excitement
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
to ring an alarm bell; to sound a warning; to blow a whistle; to warn
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
to dig down; to dig into (a matter); to delve into; to probe into
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
main cause; primary factor
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to roll about with laughter; to be convulsed with laughter; to laugh one's head off
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to not match well (e.g. at the seams); to not mesh properly (of gears); to differ (e.g. of opinions); to clash; to be in conflict (e.g. with the facts)
common sense; common knowledge; common understanding
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
having said that; on the other hand
to put on airs; to swagger; to act self-importantly
(political) power; authority; influence