Vocabulary

hard on others but easy on oneself

to grin

asking would be rude; tasteless question

societal mood; social context

to pulverize; to break into pieces

to be factually incorrect; to differ from the actual facts; to not be the case

to ring an alarm bell

to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)

there, there; kiss it better; pain, pain, fly away

to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot

handsome face; beautiful features

to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted

to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint

one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve

to gain nothing; to be of no benefit; to be no use; to be unprofitable

to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)

saying no is also an expression of fondness; no often means yes; the lady doth protest too much

to antagonize; to provoke antipathy

eye-popping; staggering

every flow has its ebb

knowingly or unknowingly; with or without someone's knowledge

what is called; what they call; so-called

generously; liberally; magnanimously

100% fruit juice

public transport disruption

to stop walking; to pause

well-starched (clothing); stiffly starched

this (is) again

to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)

to be slightly inferior; to be a degree worse

boring; lame; unfunny

founding father (of a country)

a friend is a good thing to have; a good friend is a great blessing

a friend is a good thing to have; a good friend is a great blessing

to lose interest (in); to grow less enthusiastic

to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail

by a strange coincidence; in an unexpected turn of events; by chance; by accident

to indicate with the eyes; to give a significant look

to use one's own judgement; to not be swayed by others; to have confidence in oneself

death march