(exp) to be fastened with a nail
(exp) bearing no comparison with
not to be mentioned in the same breath as
(exp) (id) There is no comparison between the two
(exp) to count age in full
(exp) stereotyped
invariable
like clockwork
(exp) invariably
like clockwork
with perfect regularity
(v5k) to work while humming a tune
(exp) to be laid up with a cold
(n) heat generated from friction
(exp) to buy vegetables wholesale
(exp) from the cradle to the grave
(exp) Happy Birthday
(exp) in an easy-to-understand manner
in a very kind and detailed way
(exp) I think (something) won't (something)
probably (something) isn't (something)
(P)
(exp) You'll pay for this!
You'd better keep your mouth shut!
(exp) (uk) "It's not much, but..." (phrase often used when giving gifts)
(exp) having to be
must be
should be
ought to be
(exp) having to be
must be
should be
ought to be
(P)
(exp) I wonder if it is not (something, a thing)
(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
(exp) is something up?
is something wrong?
(exp) is something up?
is something wrong?
(exp,adj-i) (uk) feel compelled to
can't help but feel
can't help but do
(exp) not altogether a dream
(exp) almost
nearly
close to
(exp) not straight forward
not dealt with by ordinary means
(exp) not straight forward
not dealt with by ordinary means
(exp) in an easy-to-understand manner
in a very kind and detailed way
(exp) (uk) "It's not much, but..." (phrase often used when giving gifts)
(exp) (id) I can't die and leave things this way
