(exp) to face the truth
(exp) to find fault with other people rather than oneself
the pot calling the kettle black
(exp) to congratulate a person on his (her) success
(exp) to deal justly with a person
(exp,adj-na) (suddenly) quiet
(exp) to work hard together
to be in a state of friendly rivalry
(exp) to be hated by everyone
(exp) (obs) to make drastic cuts
to take an axe to
(exp) to get scolded severely
(exp) to burst into laughter
(exp,adv) before one knew it
before one realized it
(P)
(exp) (id) Good advice is harsh to the ear
(exp,v5u) to make a long-winded speech
to give a long talk
(exp) to call one's ability into question
to weigh one's ability
(exp) as we would say nowadays
(exp) if you ask me ...
as for ...
(exp) very small (particularly of a room or flat)
(exp,v5u) to be betrayed unexpectedly
to be stabbed in the back
to be double-crossed
(adj-na) stunning
electrifying
striking
eye-popping
brilliant
(exp) the pot calling the kettle black (lit: for the sleep in one's eyes to laugh at the snot in one's nose)
(exp) the pot calling the kettle black (lit: for the sleep in one's eyes to laugh at the snot in one's nose)
(exp) to be besieged with visitors
(exp) to be besieged with visitors
(exp,v5u) to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.)
to keep in touch
(exp) (at the) last moment
(in the) nick of time
(exp) (at the) last moment
(in the) nick of time
(exp) to get along well with
to make a go of it
(n) something-something (phrase used in place of meaningful words in a sentence)
(exp,adv) (followed by a negative verb form) not uttering a single word
not giving even the slightest response
(exp) it is warm (very polite)
