(exp) (uk) almost
very nearly
(exp) meanwhile
(int) (col) yes
that is so
(exp) to learn by heart (rote)
to memorize
to memorise
(exp) in that case
(might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
(conj) (col) and (so)
because of which
(P)
(exp) (col) to act self-importantly
to be arrogant
to be high-handed
to puff up
(n) impossible proposition
unreasonable proposal
tall order
(v1,vt) (1) (uk) to fabricate
to invent
to make up (a story)
to hoax
to pull a hoax
(2) to frame someone
(adj-f) stout
fat
corpulent
portly
(v5r,vi) to turn a somersault
to turn over (topsy-turvy)
to turn head over heels
(exp) (uk) (pol) to be (copula)
(exp) (arch) (pol) to be (copula)
(adj-f) (1) unthinkable
unexpected
outrageous
offensive
(exp) (2) (col) absolutely not!
not at all!
far from it!
impossible!
preposterous!
what a thing to say!
no way!
bullshit
(3) don't mention it
you're welcome
(P)
(exp) inconsequential
indifferent
not worth worrying about
whatever you do is OK
trivial
(P)
(n) (sudden) complete reversal (of plot)
unexpected twist (at end of story)
(exp) should not
must not
(exp) (pol) suffix used to negate a verb in the past tense
(exp) reason or excuse (nuance of seeking understanding)
(exp) to supplicate
to implore humbly
(exp) just managing
with great difficulty
(exp) (uk) it does not mean that ...
I don't mean that ...
(exp) without compliments (greetings)
(n) from A to Z
without exception
in every particular
(exp) with the whole family
(exp) to excel in one thing
to be a master in an art
(exp) to win the first place
(exp,v5k) to pull wires
to pull strings
(v1) to fabricate a web of lies
(exp) ill omened (as in "Don't say such an ill omened thing!")
unlucky
