We can't afford the sports car in the showroom. (too) → The sports car in the showroom is too expensive for us to afford.

The truth is that I didn't understand a word he said. (honest) → To be honest, I didn't understand a word he said.

I was forced to apologize to the manager. (choice) → I had no choice but to apologize to the manager.

It doesn't matter whether he'll come or not. (difference) → It makes no difference whether he'll come or not.

Fortunately, the train hadn't left when I arrived. (stroke) → By a stroke of luck, the train hadn't left when I arrived.

I said nothing because I thought that I might offend her. (fear) → I said nothing for fear of offending her.

She spent a lot of time and effort to prepare the party. (trouble) → She went to a lot of trouble to prepare the party.

I can very nearly remember the dentist's name. (tongue) → The dentist's name is on the tip of my tongue.

She decided not to apply for a scholarship after reconsidering. (second) → She decided not to apply for a scholarship after having second thoughts.

It is not worth studying a language without practicing it. (point) → There is no point in studying a language without practicing it.