25 Flashcards
Risk averse
disinclined or reluctant to take risks:
“risk-averse investors”
Do over
an instance or chance of doing something for a second or further time, after an unsuccessful or unsatisfactory first attempt:やり直す
Savour
taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it completely:
“gourmets will want to savor our game specialties”
(savor of)
have a suggestion or trace of (something, especially something bad):
“their genuflections savored of superstition and popery”
synonyms:
suggest · smack of · [more]
Landmark decision
Huge decision
Buck
oppose or resist (something that seems oppressive or inevitable):
“the shares bucked the market trend”
synonyms:
resist · oppose · [more]
burn a hole in (one’s) pocket
they want to spend it as soon as possible Typically used in reference to money, suggesting that the person with the money feels the need to spend it quickly.
My allowance is burning a hole in my pocket! I can’t wait until school is over so I can go buy some baseball cards!
Let me turn for -
-の方に話を向けると
Let go from the job
Fired
Not the least of which
one of the more important of which
“Not the least”: indicates that something is not the least important or insignificant.
“Of which”: introduces the specific thing that is being highlighted as important.
Example: “We had many things to consider, not the least of which was the safety of our children”. This means that the safety of the children was a particularly important consideration, even though there were other things to consider
特に大事なのは。。。
Slippery slope
an idea or course of action which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous:
“he is on the slippery slope toward a life of crime”
比喩としてはドミノ式に進む「危険な先行き」を表します
Fragmented business
fragmented business” refers to an industry or business activity with many companies, where no single company dominates the market. This means there’s no one clear leader or industry giant, and instead, numerous
Pick
Choose
Lest assured
Rest assured” is an expression used to reassure someone that they can be certain or confident about something. It implies that there is no need to worry or doubt because the situation is under control or the promise will be kept. Essentially, it means “be certain,” “don’t worry,” or “you can be confident
culling
NOUN
reduction of a wild animal population by selective slaughter:
“kangaroo culling”
the action of sending an inferior or surplus farm animal to be slaughtered:
“local areas affected by livestock culling”
Countervailing
offsetting an effect by countering it with something of equal force:
“the dominance of the party was mediated by a number of countervailing factors”相殺
Breaking ground
To start a construction project
Defuse hecklers
reduce the danger or tension of a person who interrupts a performer or public speaker with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse: 野次屋を宥めるやっつける
Staying in good graces
To remain in one’s favor; to continue enjoying one’s approval or regard. John’s been in my good graces ever since he helped get me out of debt.気に入られる様にしておく
Bite you in the ass
“Bite you in the ass” is a vulgar idiom meaning that something you did, or a decision you made, will come back to negatively affect you. It’s a strong way of saying “you’ll regret it,” “you’ll be sorry,”
痛い目にあう
Go through
undergo a difficult period or experience:
“the country is going through a period of economic instability”
synonyms:
undergo · experience · face · suffer · be subjected to · [more]
Pinch off
To sever or detach something
At bay
If an animal is at bay, it is about to be caught or attacked.
追い詰める
The soldiers kept the attackers at bay.
—often used figuratively
The doctors have been able to keep her illness at bay for several months.
Freewheeling
free and loose in form or manner:勝手気まま 自由奔放
Reparation
the making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged:
“the courts required a convicted offender to make financial reparation to his victim”
synonyms:
amends · restitution · [more]
