29 Flashcards
Stop short of
-までは至らない
not go as far as (some extreme action):
“the measures stopped short of establishing direct trade links”
synonyms:
balk at · fight shy of · shy away from · recoil from · shrink from · draw back from · [more]
Fall short
fall short of expectations. 期待 に沿わずに終わる、期待 に外れる、期待外 れになる、期待 を裏切 る
Set someone off
To cause something to begin or occur.
The incident set off a series of protests that ultimately resulted in the law being changed.
Adding salt to the solution will set off a chain reaction, producing a great amount of heat and light.
3. To trigger or activate something.
On the right foot
positive or favorable position
Above and beyond
in excess of the expectations or demands of:
“she was always there to help us out in difficult times, above and beyond the call of duty” それ以上に
synonyms:
in addition to · as well as · over and above · forbye
Free fall
Downward movement
Top up
Fill up
Domicile
the country that a person treats as their permanent home, or lives in and has a substantial connection with:
“his wife has a domicile of origin in Germany”
VERB
formal
law
(be domiciled)
treat a specified country as a permanent home:
“the tenant is domiciled in the US”
Head over to
Go to
Leapfrogging
(of a person or group) surpass or overtake another to move into a leading or dominant position:
“she leapfrogged into a sales position”
Save one’s ass
rude slang To rescue one from failure, danger, or disaster; to prevent something bad from happening to one.
Thanks for bringing me some extra cash—you really saved my ass, there!
Give the horns
To cause someone to become lustful or sexually excited; to sexually arouse someone.
It’s a little embarrassing to admit, but men in uniform totally give me the horn!
See also: give, horn
Quell
put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force:
“extra police were called to quell the disturbance”
Guise
an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something:
“he visited in the guise of an inspector”
Back door
裏口
GASP
catch one’s breath with an open mouth, owing to pain or astonishment:
“a woman gasped in horror at the sight of him”
Cash in
- To take advantage of or benefit from an opportune moment or situation.
Although the market crash left many people with overpriced mortgages, some savvy homeowners recognized the chance to purchase property at rock-bottom prices and cashed in.
Maximalist
belonging or relating to a style in art, design , etc. that uses the largest range of materials and colors possible, and very complicated shapes or forms:
Watch your tongue
be careful what you say in order not to offend somebody or make them angry
What a rush
そいつは最高だぜ
stun
気絶させる
knock unconscious or into a dazed or semi-conscious state:
“the man was stunned by a blow to the head”
SIMILAR:
daze
stupefy
astonish or shock (someone) so that they are temporarily unable to react:
“the community was stunned by the tragedy
Stark
severe or bare in appearance or outline:
“the ridge formed a stark silhouette against the sky”
SIMILAR:
sharply delineated
sharp
unpleasantly or sharply clear:
“his position is in stark contrast to that of his opponent” · ”the stark reality of life for millions of young people”
Blot out
Obliterate, wipe out of existence or memory, as in At least one Indian nation was blotted out as the pioneers moved west, or The trauma of the accident blotted out all her memory of recent events.
Hit shelves
to become available for purchase
Cast in stone
Completely set, unchangeable
Commotion
a state of confused and noisy disturbance:
“she was distracted by a commotion across the street” · ”they set off firecrackers to make a lot of commotion
Write off
removes an asset or liability from a company’s financial statements. Assets are written off when they become obsolete. Lost inventory, unpaid debt obligation, bad debts, and unpaid receivables are also written off
Edge
a quality or factor which gives superiority over close rivals:
“his cars have the edge over his rivals’”
Scratch
Cancel
Lad
a boy or young man (often as a form of address):
“come in, lad, and shut the door”
You’d better believe it!
emphasize that something is true
You’re a piece of work
a really bad person
His credibility has taken a hit.
to be affected badly by something.
On tap
DEFINITION
ready to be poured from a tap:
“the hard water most of us have on tap”
To be fair
ただし、擁護する訳じゃないが。。。
Neck wattle
Turkey neck
Aging causes the skin to lose its elasticity over time. In combination with excess fat and weak muscles, this bodily change creates the appearance of sagging skin on the neck — a condition commonly known as Turkey neck or neck wattle.
Gingerly
in a careful or cautious manner:
“Jackson sat down very gingerly”
rammed-earth house
Sand castle
Avert
Prevent , divert , deflect
Avert eyes目をそらす
Funnel
資金をう注ぎ込む
Paranoia
被害妄想 や 誇大妄想 により 特徴づけ られる (a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur)
