(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to look coldly at; to turn a cold shoulder
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
ignoring (one thing) for (another)
by myself; in person; by oneself
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
don't you think?; indicates question
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
that's the way it is; such is life