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| English | Russian |
| for lack of a better word | за неимением лучшего слова (This goofiness, for lack of a better word, can have serious ramifications for your daughter. ART Vancouver) |
| in a very few words | в нескольких словах (Moffitt explained the state of things in a very few words. ART Vancouver) |
| not only in word, but also in deed | не только словом, но и делом (He has already proven his fitness for the role during his election campaign – not only in word, but also in deed. 4uzhoj) |
| words of wisdom | напутственное слово (или слова: The governor offered some words of wisdom to the contestants. -- выступил с напутственным словом ART Vancouver) |