(exp) to happen to hear
to overhear
(exp) (col) to take a commission
to take a cut
to take a piece of the action
to take a kickback
(v1,vi) (1) to miss a meal
(2) to lose the means to make one's livelihood
(v1) to start eating
(exp) (id) Sleep brings up a child well
(exp) don't think it's somebody else's problem, it could very well be (have been) yours (mine)
(adj-f) lonely (place)
remote
in the middle of nowhere
(n) when one has succeeded
(exp,adv) I regret that
It's unfortunate but
It's too bad that
(exp) (id) Let bygones be bygones
(exp) (id) A watched pot never boils
(n) according to public opinion
(exp) (id) East is East, and West is West
(exp) (id) Age will tell
(adj-i) abnormal
not the rule
not customary
(exp) (uk) smooth words make smooth ways
it's not what you say, it's how you say it
(exp) (uk) smooth words make smooth ways
it's not what you say, it's how you say it
(exp) (id) Names and natures do often agree
(v5r,vi) to block one's way
(exp) (id) The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
(exp) birds of a feather flock together
(exp) (id) Love is without reason
(exp) those who want it
(exp) as such ....
(exp) apart from that
to return to the topic
enough of that
(P)
(exp) I wonder about that
don't bet on it
famous last words
(exp) (uk) having said that
be that as it may
(P)
(exp) better than a poke in the eye
better than none at all
(n) bulk loading safety officer
(exp) to set a ladder up against