(exp) to seize (secure) evidence
(exp) to project a shadow on a shoji (paper sliding-door)
(exp) book containing the information
(exp) to replace the covers of old mats with new ones
(exp) to be temperate in eating
(exp) to be moved
(exp) to make sure of the truth
(exp,v1) to get on one's nerves
(exp) to depend on one's parents' (financial) support
(exp) to vindicate one's innocence
(exp) stinging (scathing) words
(exp) to entice a person to do something wrong
(exp) to find fault with other people rather than oneself
the pot calling the kettle black
(exp) to comply with a person's wishes
(exp) to grab a person by his vulnerable spot
to curry favour with one's superior
to curry favor with one's superior
(exp) to congratulate a person on his (her) success
(exp) to avert peoples eyes
(exp) to deal justly with a person
(exp) to redeploy troops
(exp,adj-na) (suddenly) quiet
(exp) to win the gold medal in a swimming race
(exp,v5s) to cry tears of joy
to weep for joy
(exp) (obs) to expose oneself to ridicule
(exp) in a choked voice
(exp,v1) to raise one's voice
to shout
(exp) to be not at one's desk
(exp) to book (take) a seat
(exp) things reminiscent of bygone days
(exp,v1) to be answerable (for)
to take the blame
(exp) exceptionally easy (like taking candy from a baby)
lit: as easy as twisting a baby's hand