(exp) to mask one's real character
(exp) on the least pretext
at the drop of a hat
(adv) one way or another
(exp) anything and everything
from top to toe
from A to Z
(exp) (anything and) everything
all sorts of things
(exp) something or other
(adv) before one knows
before one becomes aware of
unnoticed
unawares
(P)
(exp) to be intoxicated with the blossoms
(n) (arch) lovely face
(adj-i) beauty such as to put a flower to shame
(exp,v1) (1) to make lively
to become animated
to have fun talking about something
(2) to become successful and well known
(adj-i) beauty such as to put a flower to shame
(exp) (1) the past
bygone days (years, age, etc.)
(2) the course (route) one has come by
the direction one came from
(exp) to improve
to get better
to convalesce
(exp) pie in the sky
castle in the air
(exp) to put one's learning to practical use
(v1) (arch) to make cold
to chill
(exp) to think quickly
to use one's head
(exp) to proceed slowly
(exp) (obsc) to excite the spectators
(exp,v5u) to win the favour of (favor)
to be acknowledged (e.g. by a superior)
to measure up to
(exp) to wear glasses
(v1) to grimace
to frown
(adj-i) dangerous
critical
grave
uncertain
unreliable
limping
narrow
close
watch out
(exp,v5u) to meet the standard
(exp,v5u) to live up to (one's) expectations
(exp,v1) to hang one's hopes on
to expect from
(exp,adj-i) not inclined (to do)
reluctant
unwilling
(exp,v1) (1) to (take in the situation, etc.) and make the smart move
(2) to (consider someone's feelings) and do the tactful or helpful thing
(adj-i) embarrassed
feeling ashamed or awkward
