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　　drop in on sb. // drop by sb. // stop by sb. ----> pay sb. a visit
　　drop sb. off ----> get out of the car
　　drop these letters ----> mail the letters
　　drowsy ----> feeling sleepy // make sb. feel sleepy
　　drug ----> pharmacy
　　dry spell ----> not much rain
　　due date ----> deadline
　　due date // hand in ----> finish
　　due to ----> because of
　　during ----> throughout
　　each week ----> weekly
　　early ----> sooner
　　early ----> before the end
　　easier ... than ... ----> difficult // hard
　　eat meat ----> have meat
　　eat up too much my time ----> not join
　　either // neither // both // so // also // too ----> agree
　　eliminate insects ----> pest control
　　emergency loan ----> borrow money
　　end up ----> wind up
　　enough ----> not any more
　　entire ----> new
　　escape into the atmosphere ----> suspend in the air
　　essay ----> article
　　Even if ... prefer (A) to (B) ----> not like to (B)
　　every now and then ----> every so often // (every) once in a while // occasionally // sometimes
　　every so often ----> only occasionally
　　every twenty minutes ----> at timed intervals
　　every week ----> all the time
　　everybody speak ~ ----> the only language spoken is ~
　　everyone ----> very popular
　　everything in the refrigerator ----> a variety of ingredients
　　exact change ----> right coins
　　exactly ----> properly
　　exactly // on the dot ----> at the same moment

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　　buy ----> purchase
　　by all means ----> definitely
　　by leaps and bounds ----> quickly
　　by mail // through the mail ----> in writing // write to
　　by the time ----> overdue
　　by tomorrow ----> quick
　　cake // chocolate ----> dessert
　　call an agency ----> hire someone
　　call for an appointment // on one's calendar ----> schedule
　　call it a day ----> not need to do sth. today
　　call off ----> cancel
　　can do it with one's eyes closed ----> memorize every part of
　　can find only one ----> can't find one
　　can hardly breathe ----> be bothered
　　can hardly contain oneself ----> be beside oneself
　　Can you believe it? ----> unbelievable
　　cancel ----> not do sth. // call off // stop
　　cancer // doctors and dentists ----> medical // medicine field
　　can't // out of the question ----> not be able to
　　can't afford a lot ----> select an inexpensive gift
　　can't believe ----> be surprised
　　can't do (A) until do (B) ----> be not ready to do (A)
　　can't fit it in ----> be too busy to do sth.
　　can't make any sense out of sth. ----> find sth. confusing
　　can't make heads or tails of sth. ----> don't understand sth. at all
　　can't put it down ----> interesting
　　can't stick around ----> have to go
　　can't stop doing // day and night ----> constantly
　　can't tell sth. apart ----> sth. seem identical
　　can't wait to see the look on one's face ----> be anxious to see one's reaction
　　care ----> concern
　　cash ----> money
　　cash a check ----> get some money
　　cassette ----> record
　　catch cold ----> get sick
　　catch sth. when sth. opens in someplace ----> see sth. when sth. go to someplace
　　catch up on ----> make up
　　challenge // get stuck ----> solve
　　chance ----> time
　　change ----> not ... same // different // new
　　change one's mind after all ----> had previously said
　　change ones' seats ----> from a different row
　　check ----> look in // inspect // repair
　　check out ----> find out
　　check out // reference book ----> inaccurate
　　check sth. with ----> call
　　check with sb. ----> ask sb.
　　chewing gum magnate // purchased the island for three million dollars ----> a wealthy developer
　　chilli ... hot ----> spicy
　　choose ----> select
　　choose ----> decide
　　chop down ----> cut down
　　class ----> course
　　clean out the refrigerator // fix a snack // not many leftovers ----> eat all the food
　　clean up ----> put in order
　　clear out ----> remove
　　climate ----> weather
　　clinic ----> infirmary
　　close ----> miss
　　coat // sweater // late tonight ----> be cool in the evening
　　coffee ----> drink
　　cold ----> warm
　　cold // Arctic temperature ----> winter
　　collect ----> hunt
　　collect and take ----> pick up and deliver
　　combine with (A) to do any good ----> by oneself (B) be not useful
　　come a long way ----> improve
　　come along ----> progress
　　come and watch ----> enjoy
　　come back ----> return
　　come down with the flu ----> become ill
　　come handy ----> benefit
　　come in handy ----> be useful
　　come into money/a fortune/a legacy ----> receive money
　　come right out and ask sb. ----> confront sb. directly
　　come to ----> attend // go to see
　　come up with ----> find
　　community college ----> different school
　　competition ----> contest
　　completely assembled // only partly ----> finish putting them together
　　completely unhindered // a single region ----> economically unified
　　completely unknown ----> totally new
　　components ----> parts
　　computer division ----> computer department
　　concentrate on doing one's school work ----> spend one's time studying
　　concentrate on one exhibit for the day ----> see only a part of the museum in a day

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　exactly round // precise spheres ----> perfectly round
　　exams ----> study
　　exchange it for a larger size ----> It doesn't fit sb.
　　expect ----> anticipate
　　expensive ----> cost
　　extension ----> on time
　　extra work ----> more than the required amount of work
　　factors ... lead to ----> causes
　　fail to ----> don't
　　fall back on ----> turn to
　　fall back on one's dictionary ----> look up some words
　　fan ----> like to do sth.
　　far from being the only one ----> many people
　　far from new ----> old
　　fascinating ----> very interesting
　　faster than ----> exceed
　　feeble ----> weak
　　feedback ----> opinion
　　ferry ----> boat
　　few ... sit through // out ... entire ----> most ... leave before ... over
　　few and far between ----> hard to find
　　figure out // have no idea ----> need one's help
　　fill in for sb. ----> take the place of sb. // take over for sb. // take over (one's job)
　　fill in for sb. ----> replace sb. // substitute for sb.
　　fill one's shoes ----> take one's place
　　fill out the papers ----> complete the forms
　　fill sb. in on ----> keep sb. informed of // bring sb. updated/up-to-date on
　　find ----> look for
　　find // come up with ----> prepare for
　　find out about it ----> check on it
　　fine ----> charge
　　fine with ----> go along with // agree
　　finish ----> complete // submit // turn in
　　finish // put everything together // turn in ----> complete
　　first start ----> right away
　　fit as a fiddle ----> in excellent health
　　five ----> several
　　fix // take care of // handy ----> repair
　　fix up ----> work on
　　float on the air ----> be excited
　　folks ----> relatives
　　follow the example of ... ----> follow suit
　　following the Civil War ----> Post-Civil War
　　for a while ----> at another time
　　for more space ----> be well attended
　　for the third time this month ----> again
　　forcing the mixture through tiny holes ----> squeezing liquid through small holes
　　forecast ----> expect
　　forget ----> not think // quit
　　form ----> paperwork
　　forward ----> deliver // send
　　four o'clock ----> afternoon
　　four weeks ----> one month
　　free ----> flexible
　　free of additives ----> without additives
　　freeze ----> be very uncomfortable
　　from ocean beds that dried up long ago ----> in fossils on land
　　from time to time ----> occasionally // now and then
　　front-row seats ----> good seats
　　fun ----> enjoy // enjoyable
　　function ----> work
　　furnace ----> heat system
　　Germany and France ----> Europe
　　get ----> furnish // receive
　　get a good night sleep ----> be well rested
　　get a lift // take up a collection ----> make a donation
　　get a ride with ----> go with // get a lift with // give sb. a ride
　　get an acceptance letter ----> be admitted
　　get at least a month ----> many things to do
　　get away with sth. ----> get into trouble
　　get backed up ----> put off
　　get going on ----> start
　　get in touch with ----> call
　　get information ----> obtain data
　　get into trouble ----> be in hot water
　　get it over with ----> not delay any longer
　　get it to talk ----> teach the parrot to talk
　　get moving ----> hurry
　　get nowhere ----> not get anywhere
　　get off the ground ----> have a good talk
　　get off the phone ----> hang up
　　get out of ----> take one's place
　　get out of having to do sth. ----> be excused/exempted from doing sth.
　　get over with sth. ----> not delay any longer
　　get rich quickly ----> quick wealth
　　get sb. to do some of them ----> both (A) and (B) work on them
　　get sb. to do sth. ----> someone do sth. // sb. take care of sth.
　　get sb. to do sth. ----> ask someone else to do sth. // persuade sb. to do sth.
　　get sth. back ----> Sth. be returned.

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get sth. in order // clear off sth. ----> Sth. need reorganizing.
　　get sth. out of the way ----> finish sth.
　　get sth. started // switch // do the trick ----> turn on sth.
　　get there on foot ----> walk to someplace
　　get time off ----> take time off
　　get to ----> make it to
　　get to a phone ----> access a phone // call sb.
　　get to someplace ----> for directions
　　gift ----> talent
　　give back ----> return
　　give guided tour to new students // orientation ----> welcome new students
　　give off ----> contribute
　　give sb. a few more minutes ----> wait a little longer
　　give sb. a hand ----> help with
　　give sb. a ride ----> drive sb. to
　　give sb. a ring ----> call sb.
　　give sth. credibility ----> Sth. be false
　　give sth./sb. credibility ----> trust
　　give two-month notice ----> tell the owner two months in advance that she's moving
　　give up ----> quit // no longer // not anymore
　　glance through sth. ----> read sth. hurriedly
　　go back another time ----> not wait so long
　　go easy on sb. ----> lightly
　　go home ----> leave for home
　　go in one ear and out the other ----> not listen to sb.
　　go out of business ----> close down
　　go out of one's way for sb. ----> help people
　　go through money ----> spend money
　　go through the proper channels ----> follow the official procedure
　　go to bed earlier ----> get more sleep
　　go to dinner ----> ready for dinner
　　go to sb. ----> see sb.
　　go to the concert ----> attend the performance
　　go up ----> be too expensive // increase // higher
　　go up gradually ----> increase over time
　　good ----> delicious // usefulness
　　got three times as much snow as we did here ----> bad weather
　　gourmet ----> taste better
　　graceful strides ----> coordinated steps
　　grade ----> study
　　grade exams ----> mark tests
　　grandmother ----> relative
　　great ----> attractive // excellent
　　great adaptive ability ----> adapt easily
　　great gift // has a heart of gold ----> generous present
　　greater numbers ----> more students
　　groan ----> complain

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　had been expecting more than just a passing grade ----> was harder than he had anticipated
　　hadn't gotten rid of ----> still had
　　half of ----> fewer
　　half price ----> half off // 50% off
　　hand-me-down ----> Someone gave sth. to sb.
　　hands-on ----> practical
　　hard ----> difficult
　　hard feelings between them for years ----> angry with one another for a long time
　　hard to see from back here ----> would see better from a different row
　　hard to work outside ----> stay inside
　　hardly ----> rarely // scarcely // seldom
　　hardly ... dislike ----> like
　　hardly contain oneself ----> be extremely pleased
　　have (A) take care of (B) ----> (B) be staying with (A)
　　have 3 papers due this week ----> not have time
　　have a broken string ----> not usable
　　have a change in one's routine ----> normally
　　have a hard time doing ----> difficult
　　have a pretty busy ----> have a lot of to do
　　have a pretty busy ----> have a lot to do
　　have a seat // in a few minutes // for a moment ----> a short wait // wait a short time
　　have got to be sure ----> must be extremely careful
　　have heard ----> already know
　　have many things on one's mind ----> have several things to worry about
　　have no idea // in the dark ----> not understand
　　have one's hands full ----> be tied up // be occupied // be too busy
　　have only one small ... ----> doesn't have enough ...
　　have paper identification ----> prove one's identify
　　have sb. do sth. ----> ask sb. to do sth. // sb. do sth. // talk to sb.
　　have sth. done ----> finish // have sb. to do // hire someone to do
　　have sth. insured ----> buy insurance
　　have sth. looked into ----> get sth. checked
　　have sun most of the day ----> have plenty of light
　　have these jackets cleaned ----> get his clothes cleaned
　　have to do the whole thing ----> not start working
　　have to stop and catch one's breath ----> be not in shape
　　have won every game so far ----> be very effective
　　haven't graduated yet ----> be still a student
　　head for // head over to // head the way ----> go to/toward
　　head over to ----> go to
　　health center ----> doctor
　　hear ... mentioned ----> familiar
　　help ----> do good
　　help // know a thing or two ----> ask
　　help oneselves ----> on one's own
　　help-wanted section ----> find a job
　　He's not going to last long time with that attitude. ----> His behavior could cause him to lose the job.
　　hit it off ----> get along with
　　hit the spot ----> make sb. feel refreshed
　　hold off till tomorrow ----> wait till the next day
　　hold on // before sb. do (A), sb. do (B) ----> keep doing (B)
　　hold up ----> delay
　　hold up well ----> last much longer
　　Hope you're feeling better now. ----> He was sick and unable to attend.
　　hot weather ----> heat
　　house ----> address

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　How about an hour or so? ----> She'd rather go later.
　　How baggy // loose ----> too big
　　How big ----> How much
　　How could I turn down an offer like that? ----> be eager to do sth.
　　How did she do that? ----> What she had done to ... ?
　　How does ... sound? ----> can
　　How late ----> not be on time
　　How the glue is made // What their glue's made of ----> the composition of the barnacle's glue
　　How would she know? ----> There's no reason she should know.
　　How's that? // How come? // How so? // What for? ----> Why?
　　huge // big ----> size
　　huge stack ----> a lot of
　　hundred gatherers ----> many of them
　　I can't believe how good ----> be more attractive than I expected
　　I can't leave a project unfinished. ----> I must complete everything I begin.
　　I can't put it down! ----> She's reading sth. interesting.
　　I guess some about as ready as I ever be. ----> She plans to give it today.
　　I hate to get off on the wrong foot. ----> She doesn't want to make a bad first impression.
　　I have right here ----> What she has with her
　　I lent it to a guest. ----> A visitor has borrowed it.
　　I wouldn't mind doing sth. ----> Doing sth. is all right with me.
　　if ... could ... ----> too ... to ...
　　if I were in your shoes ----> if I were you
　　if only ----> too ... to ... // not // be tired of
　　if only ----> (I wish) ... should/could/would have done
　　I'll say. ----> agree
　　illegal ----> against the law
　　I'm as in the dark as you are. ----> I don't know/understand either.
　　I'm beat. ----> I'm tired. // I'm exhausted.
　　imitation ----> substitute
　　immediately ----> quickly
　　immediately successful ----> a ready market
　　immensely ----> very much
　　important breakthroughs ----> significant research
　　in a little/short while // in a minute/second/while // in a little bit ----> immediately // later // quickly // shortly // (very) soon
　　in advance ----> before hand
　　in any event ----> definitely
　　in every home ----> common household items
　　in good shape ----> new
　　in hand ----> easy access to
　　in less than a week // in three days ----> quickly
　　in my sleep ----> be asleep
　　in no time // in next to no time // any time/minute ----> immediately // quickly // shortly // soon
　　in shape ----> healthy
　　in the dark ----> not understand
　　in the red // raise one's dues ----> increase the membership fee
　　in time // no way ----> be late
　　in upside down ----> not correctly positioned
　　inexpensive ----> affordable // availability
　　inexpensive ----> affordable
　　inquire ----> check for
　　inside out ----> on the wrong way
　　insist on being so independent ----> should get someone to help with
　　internship ----> get a good job later
　　introductory course ----> begin to study
　　irregular ----> infrequent
　　irrelevant to ----> have little to do with
　　It came in the mail yesterday from my mom and dad. ----> It was a present from his parents.
　　It could be better. ----> It's not very good.
　　It could be worse. ----> It's not too bad.
　　It couldn't be better. ----> It's the best/excellent.
　　It couldn't be worse. ----> It's the worst/too bad.
　　It doesn’t matter. ----> Sb. should not apologize.
　　It is incompressible ----> It can't be compressed
　　It just makes me uncomfortable to ask my friend to wait on me. ----> He doesn't like to bother people.
　　It looks a lot worse that it feels. ----> His eye doesn't hurt very much.
　　It must be clear who's winning by now. ----> The game began some time ago.
　　It only does that when it’s warming up. ----> The noise will be gone soon.
　　it poured // postpone it ----> be canceled because of the weather
　　It remains to be seen ----> wonder
　　It runs well and I've actually grown quite attached to it. ----> He's satisfied with the car.
　　It’s only the first class sb. have missed all term. ----> Missing the class would not harm sb.
　　It's about time ... ----> for quite a while
　　It's easier said than done. ----> It will be difficult for sb. to do sth.
　　It's just overcast. ----> Sb. doesn't need an umbrella.
　　It's my dad's shop. ----> She works there.
　　It's only been there an hour. ----> It's too soon to go back there.
　　It's only noon. ----> in half a day
　　It's out of the question ----> no be able to do sth.
　　I've been putting it off. ----> He hasn't done any work yet.

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　jar ----> container
　　jazz record // songs ----> listen to music
　　job ----> work
　　join us ----> with us
　　judge ----> punish
　　just a minute ----> soon
　　just half of the normal load ----> fewer sth.
　　just happened to do ----> be unintentional
　　just last week ----> recently
　　just make a decision ----> quickly
　　keep an eye (out) on sth. (for sb.) ----> help sb. find sth. // watch sth.
　　keep current on the news ----> get reports
　　keep jamming ----> be not working properly
　　keep on // carry on with ----> continue
　　keep someone waiting ----> be late
　　keep to oneself ----> not sociable
　　keep track of ----> be cognizant of
　　keep up with ----> study
　　keep/prevent sb. from driving very fast ----> reduce the driving speed
　　kill time ----> need sth. to do
　　kind of // sort of ----> a little // somewhat
　　lab report // class ----> workload
　　laboratory experiment ----> project
　　lack of jobs // need work ----> employment opportunities
　　last week ----> recently
　　last year ----> a while ago
　　late ----> on time
　　late this afternoon ----> later in the day
　　lately ----> recently
　　later ----> postpone
　　later this week ----> future
　　latest bestseller ----> recent book
　　lay off ----> let go // dismiss // fire
　　lay off sb. // let sb. go ----> lose one's job
　　leave ... up to sb. ----> decide about sth. for oneself
　　leave // be so irresponsible ----> be not careful with
　　leave for // make for // set out for // set off for ----> go to/toward
　　leave the studio open late tonight // get this assignment done on time ----> need extra time
　　leave well enough alone ----> do sth. as is
　　lend // on loan ----> borrow
　　Let me finish this point, then ----> He doesn't want to be interrupted.
　　let sb. use ----> lend sb.
　　letter of recommendation ----> reference
　　life in the old west ----> historical novel
　　lift off one's shoulders ----> be relieved
　　light up ----> smoke
　　like ----> best selection
　　line by line ----> methodically
　　listen for one's phone ----> answer/take one's calls

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　　listen to ----> follow
　　look after ----> take care of
　　look at the manual ----> read the instruction
　　look for a bigger apartment ----> has too much furniture
　　look for a needle in a hay stack ----> be hard to find

　　look on with ----> share
　　look over // proofread ----> check // review // look through
　　Look who's talking. ----> He should follow his own advice.
　　lose ----> shed
　　lose one's voice ----> unable to talk
　　lose track of time ----> not realize what time it is
　　lost ----> misplace
　　love // lover ----> like
　　love to fish ----> enjoy go fishing
　　Lucky you! ----> wish
　　magnate // millionaire ----> wealthy developer
　　mail ----> write
　　mail carrier ----> deliver
　　main tool ----> strong effect
　　make a come back ----> win
　　make a mess of ----> screw up
　　make a point of taking a close look ----> inspect sth. more carefully
　　make a profit ----> make any money
　　make any difference to sb. ----> sb. probably won't do
　　make do with what sb. have got ----> do with the material available to sb.
　　make ends meet // live within one's income ----> low salary
　　make friends ----> meet people
　　make fun of ----> laugh at
　　make it ----> succeed
　　make me promise ----> I had to promise
　　make new friend in on time ----> adapt easily
　　make one's flight ----> catch one's flight
　　make some sketches ----> do some artwork
　　make sure ----> confirm
　　make the wrong turn ----> go the wrong way
　　make yourself at home ----> should get comfortable
　　manage to do sth. after all ----> have difficulty
　　manage to handle all that ----> do so many things
　　many ----> most
　　many ----> different
　　many miles away ----> far from
　　many miles away ----> far
　　mark ----> grade
　　meat each other half way ----> reach a compromise
　　mess // worse ----> clean
　　might have found ----> missed
　　mild // different ----> cold
　　mind ----> bother
　　minority ----> few
　　misread the price tag ----> not read the amount correctly
　　miss coming to one of sth. // only once or twice at the most ----> come to most of sth.
　　miss one's first class ----> oversleep
　　mix up ----> confuse
　　money seems to burn a whole in one's pocket ----> not have enough money
　　more ----> additional
　　more detailed explanation ----> addition information
　　more expensive ----> cost mare than
　　more letters ----> has written a lot of letters recently
　　more passive ----> less active
　　more time ----> very time-consuming
　　move off ----> not live in
　　move to ----> location changes
　　mow the lawn ----> cut the grass
　　much the same as last ----> change little
　　mugs, bowls, and ladles ----> storage
　　must ----> necessary
　　must have been sleeping ----> was probably asleep
　　My goodness! ----> be amazed at
　　My legs have fallen asleep. ----> My legs are numb.
　　mysteriously ----> accidental
　　mystery ----> surprise // surprisingly

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　　naturally // spontaneously // not planned in advance ----> individual self expression
　　nay ----> does not
　　nearly finished ----> barely started
　　necessary ----> facilitate
　　need one more class to complete one's schedule ----> sign up for (course)
　　nervous // shake all over ----> extremely anxious
　　never mind ----> disregard
　　never realize ----> mistake
　　never retouched his prints or made copies of them ----> be unique
　　new ----> another/different
　　next ----> following // right away
　　next month ----> at a late date
　　next term // next time ----> in the future
　　next year too ----> continue
　　nice ----> good
　　nice // exist only in one's imagination ----> exceptionally good
　　nightmare ----> avoid
　　no end in sight ----> for a while
　　no one can dispute the fact ----> undeniably
　　no one is unwilling ----> everyone agree
　　no pushover ----> very strict
　　nobody ... not ----> everybody
　　not ... all ----> share
　　not ... alone ----> someone assist
　　not ... amuse ----> serious
　　not ... any major revisions ----> only a few changes
　　not ... be up to // fill in for sb. ----> replace // substitute
　　not ... both ----> only one
　　not ... clean ----> dirty
　　not ... think of ----> disagree
　　not ... trouble ----> well
　　not a single cloud ----> sunny
　　not as much as experts have predicted ----> not as bad been anticipated as had
　　Not at all. ----> Not a bit of it.
　　not be compatible ----> reject
　　not care for ----> dislike
　　not count sb. out yet ----> sb. may still be able to do sth.
　　not discourage/keep/prevent sb. from doing sth. ----> want sb. to continue sth.
　　not do sth. until ... ----> do sth. later
　　not everyone ----> some people
　　not full ----> vacant
　　not give up ----> continue
　　not go unrewarded ----> be well repaid
　　not have the time ----> too busy
　　not hold the grudge // forget ----> forgive people
　　not let it show ----> hide his feelings
　　not likely // not much chance of that ----> doubt
　　not likely rebroadcast ----> miss the chance
　　not make much money // a small stipend ----> not pay very well
　　Not much chance of that. ----> probably not do sth.
　　not much longer // make time for sth. ----> go to someplace soon
　　not much of a sth. fan // far from ... favorite ----> not like sth.
　　not one student ----> nobody
　　not oversleep // catch the flight // wake up call // front desk ----> hotel staff
　　not play very well ----> poor play
　　not really like ----> be dissatisfied
　　not recognize sb. ----> Sb. looks different.

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　　not serious ----> all right
　　not stand ----> hate
　　not taste anything // not worth the wait ----> not very good
　　not tell sth. apart ----> seem identical
　　not think much of ----> disagree
　　not unknown ----> have already heard of
　　not wait until ----> early
　　not wait until the last minute ----> early
　　nothing short of brilliance ----> really wonderful
　　notice ----> realize
　　novel ----> book
　　now ----> right away
　　Now's as good a time as any. ----> He'd like to do it now.
　　occasionally ----> sometimes
　　occupy one's time ----> wait a long time
　　odd ----> surprise
　　Of course not (mind). ----> welcome
　　Oh, no. ----> sorry
　　on edge ----> nervous
　　on end ----> continuously // for some time // for quite a while
　　on my own ----> herself
　　on one's own ----> (by) oneself
　　on the courtyard ----> outside
　　on the news ----> on television
　　on the second floor // take the stairs up ----> on the floor above
　　on time ----> avoid being late
　　on your desk ----> in an office
　　once // no longer ----> not anymore
　　once and again // from time to time // on and off // off and on ----> sometimes // occasionally
　　One day's as good as the next. ----> He's available any day.
　　one in a million ----> rare
　　one more ----> another
　　one step at a time ----> gradually
　　One's job search was unsuccessful. ----> sb. was unable to find a job.
　　one's schoolwork be suffering ----> be interfering with one's studies
　　only ----> part
　　only a couple of times ----> twice // two times
　　only a ten-minute walk ----> not need to take a car
　　only occasionally ----> once in a while
　　only sb. can't ----> almost everyone can
　　only three of ... ----> most of ... not
　　only try to help ----> One's intention be good.
　　optional ----> sb. can do sth. ... if sb. wants to
　　organize ----> take care of
　　other than ----> except
　　ought to be easier // unless ----> might be difficult
　　out of breath // run // rush ----> hurry
　　out of date ----> up to date
　　out of it // in another world ----> think only about
　　out of order ----> not work // break down
　　out of print for sometime now ----> no longer available
　　out of the way ----> finish
　　out of this world ----> delicious // like sth. very much
　　outcome ----> result
　　outgoing ----> friendly
　　out-of-date ----> up-to-date
　　outstanding ----> good
　　over ----> end
　　over one's head ----> beyond sb. // not understand
　　overcome her fear of public speaking ----> not afraid to give a speech
　　oversleep ----> absent
　　oversleep // on time // in a hurry // inside out ----> be rushed