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Sour grapes

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used to refer to an attitude in which someone adopts a negative attitude to something because they cannot have it themselves.
“government officials dismissed many of the complaints as sour grapes”
Soar loser 負け犬の遠吠え

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Swag

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move heavily or unsteadily from side to side or up and down; sway. · to hang loosely and heavily; sink down.

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Put on the map

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to make (a place, a person, etc.) famous or well-known.
The story has put our little town on the map. The success of his first album really put him on the map in the music industry

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I’ve had it

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be unable to tolerate someone or something any longer.
“I’ve had it with him—he’s humiliated me once too often!”

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Then boyfriend

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romantic relationship in the past. For example: “I had many conversations with my then boyfriend about our future together.”.

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Cliff notes

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summary or brief explanation of a long text or speech

学生用に書かれたガイドブックみたいです。 実際に作品を読まなくても、ざっとしたあらすじや内容がわかるようになっているようです。Mar

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Hun

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short form of honey: a way of speaking to someone you like or love, or someone who you want to be friendly to: You OK, hun? Good luck, hun, and have a good day!

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feral

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野生的で脅威的な

especially of an animal) in a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication.
“a feral cat”
Similar:
wild
untame

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Infest

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of insects or animals) be present (in a place or site) in large numbers, typically so as to cause damage or disease.

多数で侵入する。 the roaches infested our kitchen; ゴキブリが私たちの台所にはびこっ

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panel

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委員会
a small group of people brought together to discuss, investigate, or decide on a particular matter, especially in the context of business or government.
“we assembled a panel of experts”
Similar:
group
advisory group

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an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

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A little precaution before a crisis occurs is preferable to a lot of fixing up afterward

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Morph into

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to gradually change, or change someone or something, from one thing to another: morph into When someone brings up politics at a party, a casual conversation can quickly morph into an ugly argument.
Change

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Twists and turns

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intricate or convoluted dealings or circumstances.
“the twists and turns of her political career”

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Worth one’s salt

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good or competent at the job or profession specified.
“any astrologer worth her salt would have predicted this”

： I’m afraid we may have few politicians worth their salt. 残念ながら給料に見合う働きをしている政治家は少ないよう

支払った分の価値があること。 給料を意味するsalaryは、ラテン語のsalariumから来ています。このsalとは塩を意味します

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Up for grabs

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available; obtainable.
“great prizes up for grabs”

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Gag order

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〔裁判所が発する〕報道禁止命令、かん口令、口外禁止命令、発言禁止命令

when a judge prohibits the attorneys, parties, or witnesses in a pending lawsuit or criminal prosecution from talking about the case to the public

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Raspy

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hoarse or harsh-sounding.
“his voice was raspy from days of non-stop campaigning”

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Husky voice

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voice is husky, it is low and rather rough, often in an attractive way.

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Median barrier

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中央分離帯

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Dig it!

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“dig it” で「それを掘る」なので、そこから転じて「掘り下げる ＝ 好き・理解する」最高だ！

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Insurgent

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a person fighting against a government or invading force; a rebel or revolutionary.
“an attack by armed insurgents”
Similar:
rebel

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Greenmail

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the practice of buying enough shares in a company to threaten a takeover, forcing the owners to buy them back at a higher price in order to retain control.

グリーンメーラー（greenmailer）とは、保有した株式の影響力をもとに、その発行会社や関係者に対して高値での引取りを要求する者

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You don’t say!

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used to express amazement or disbelief.

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Engaging

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charming and attractive.
“an engaging smile”
関わる

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Conn

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to conduct or direct the steering of (as a ship) Examples: The captain successfully conned his ship through the ice-packed waters. Did

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Binge watching

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一気見する　連続で

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Over here

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near you, or in the country you are in. Why don’t you come over here tomorrow evening? My father was in the U.S. army over here.こっちへ　こっちに

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XYZ

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examine your zipper: a discreet warning that one’s trouser fly is undone

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Burn through

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to use all of (something) quickly. They’ve burned through 2 million dollars already, and the renovations are far from complete.

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Blockhead

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a stupid person.
“hordes of selfish blockheads”

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recreant

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2.
a person who is unfaithful to a belief; an apostate.

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Cloak and dagger

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外套と短剣（がいとうとたんけん、クローク&ダガー、Cloak and dagger）とは、スパイ・ミステリー・暗殺といった要素を内包するシチュエーションを言及する言葉

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Lamming

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Lamming」の語源は、古英語の「lama」から来ており、動詞形「lammian」は、危険から逃れるために急いで逃げることを意味しています。その後、この言葉は主に海上での …

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evangelical

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Evangelical》《キリスト教》福音派の◆リベラルな教派に対して、聖書を神の言葉であると認める伝統的なプロテスタントの教派の。◆

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proselytizer

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person who to tries to persuade other people to accept a particular religious or political belief, idea, or way of life: I sat next to a woman who turned out to be a Buddhist proselytizer

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Tidy ending

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. きちんとした納得｛なっとく｝のいく結末

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Atomizer

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a device for emitting water, perfume, or other liquids as a fine spray.

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Have it all

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何もかも［欲しい物を全て］手に入れる、望みを全てかなえる、全てが望み［思い］どおりになる… - アルク
possess every attraction or advantage.

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Hammer

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attack or criticize forcefully and relentlessly.
“he got hammered for an honest mistake”
Similar:
criticize
censure

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misstep

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踏みそこない2 ((米))（行動・判断などの）誤り，過失，へま；私生児を産むこと，異性との過ち - 80万項目以上

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Gun down

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to shoot (someone) with a gun. He was gunned down in the street.

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crazily

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in an extremely enthusiastic way.
“they’re soul mates and absolutely crazily in love”

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Dignify

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make (something) seem worthy and impressive.
“the Americans had dignified their departure with a ceremony”
Similar:
distinguish
堂々とした

44
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Come out with One-liners

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a short joke or witty remark.
ジョークがポンポン出てくる人

45
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Lift-off

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the vertical take-off of a spacecraft, rocket, or helicopter.
発射

46
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Incursion

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an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one.
“incursions into enemy territory”
Similar:
attack on
assault on
raid on
invasion

47
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Running through documents

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急いで書類に目を通す

use or spend something recklessly or rapidly.
“her husband had long since run through her money”
Similar:
squander
fritter away

48
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Read-back

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復唱する

49
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Courteous

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polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.
“she was courteous and obliging to all”

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Keep a cool head

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冷静を保つ

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Incidental charge

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costs of items and services that are not part of the main bill

fees of a temporary and minor or incidental nature established and charged in connection with such activities as special events, public events and promotional events.

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Wriggle out of

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to avoid doing (something that one does not want to do) in some clever or dishonest way. She tried to wriggle out of the contract. Don’t let him wriggle out of paying you for your work.

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psychedelic

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relating to or denoting drugs (especially LSD) that produce hallucinations and apparent expansion of consciousness.
“psychedelic drugs”

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Think through

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to think about all the different parts or effects of (something) for a period of time especially in an effort to understand or make a decision about it. Ponder

55
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Tight end

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  1. A position in American Football.
  2. A male homosexual whose anus has not been terribly stretched by the ravages of chocolate love. (See also wide receiver).
56
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A-list

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real or imaginary list of the most celebrated or sought-after individuals, especially in show business.
“an A-list celebrity

57
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Star-studded

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1.
(of the night sky) filled with stars.
“a luminous star-studded sky”
2.
INFORMAL
featuring a number of famous people, especially actors or sports players.
“a star-studded cast”

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Make the place shimmer

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その場を輝かせる

59
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full-blown

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本格的な　fully developed.
“the outbreak has the potential to become a full-blown pandemic”
Similar:
fully developed
full

60
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Flirty joke

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気を引かせるようなジョーク

It is used to suggest interest in a deeper relationship with another person and for amusement

61
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Kick the can

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to avoid or delay dealing with a problem

Add to word list
to avoid or delay dealing with a problem:
I don’t think we should kick the can down the road and let our grandkids solve that problem.

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Dynamic

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constant change, activity, or progress.

力強い、行動的な、動的な、活動的な、生き生きした、活力に満ちた・Economies are dynamic…

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Jug

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瓶　a cylindrical container with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids.
Similar:
pitcher
ewer

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Sneaky

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Lurk, 卑劣な

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Criminal rings

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A criminal organization can also be referred to as an outfit, a gang, crime family, mafia, mob, (crime) ring, or syndicate; the network, subculture, and community of criminals involved in organized crime may be referred to as the underworld or gangland

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Counterfeit

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made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud.
“counterfeit £10 notes”
Similar:
fake
faked
copied

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Worst end

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Bad ending (—- tidy ending)

68
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Truffle oil

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香り付けのためのトリュフオイル

69
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The least end of it.…, the worst end of it

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…….はまだマシな方で、最悪なのは……….である

The least end of it you’re getting ripped off, at the worst end you’re getting poisoned.

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Precipitous

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the track skirted a precipitous drop”
Similar:
steep
sheer

2.
(of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration.
“precipitous intervention”

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Axis powers

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第二次世界大戦前から大戦中にかけて、ベルサイユ体制を維持しようとするイギリス、フランスなどの資本主義先進国に対して「持たざる国」として結ばれた日本・ドイツ・イタリア三国、および三国側に属した国。反共産主義を共通の基盤とする。

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Harbor

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心にそっと抱く❤️
Shelter or hide

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Plight

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a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
“we must direct our efforts towards relieving the plight of children living in poverty”
Similar:
predicament
sorry condition

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Gut flora

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Gut flora refers to the world of microorganisms, predominantly bacteria, that populate our intestines腸内細菌

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Right under nose

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someone fails to see or notice even though he or she should. I don’t know why you couldn’t find it—it’s right here under your nose. They were embezzling funds right under his nose.

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Obituary

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notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person.

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Make me edgy

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nervous and tense

78
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Smooch

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Kiss 😘

79
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Sick

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Vomit

80
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Pound it out

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Pound it! [パゥンデイッ]

何かうれしい事や、してやったりという事が起きた時、二人がお互グーにした拳をつきわせて言うフレーズorポーズの事。High five（ハイタッチ）と似た動作

81
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Deck

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トランプ♠️のカード

82
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Up and coming

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有望な

83
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Prolong exposure

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Expose for a long period

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All time high

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the highest price any given asset has ever reached on the open market.最高値

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Celeatrial

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positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
“a celestial body”

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Plough money

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to invest money (= give money hoping to get more back) in a business, especially to help make it successful or to make more money

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In tandem

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alongside each other; together.
“a tight fiscal policy working in tandem with a tight foreign exchange policy”
one behind another.
“there were two seats in tandem”

88
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Dogfight

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a close combat between military aircraft.
“Sergeant Smith and a colleague were in a dogfight with an enemy aircraft”
a ferocious struggle for supremacy between interested parties.
“the meeting deteriorated into a dogfight”

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Belching

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Burping

90
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Honouring system

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people are trusted to use the service honestly and without cheating or lying.
無人販売機

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Succinctly

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in a brief and clearly expressed manner.

92
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Encupsulate

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カプセルに包む、要約する、封入［密閉］する◆入れ物に

93
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Down to earth

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; practical and realistic.
“a down-to-earth view of marriage”

94
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Shambles

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INFORMAL
a state of total disorder.
“my career was in a shambles”
Similar:
chaos
mess

95
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Receivership

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receivership」の意味・翻訳・日本語 - 管財人の職、管財人による管理｜

the state of being dealt with by an official receiver.
“the company went into receivership last week”

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Fraught with

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Full of

97
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Lend

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to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back:

98
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Advance

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is a type of loan or payment in which money or goods are given before consideration is received in return; usually with the expectation of repayment or adjustment in basis by the party receiving the advance.

99
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fall out

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仲違いする

have an argument.
“he had fallen out with his family”

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Wing it

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to do or try to do something without much practice or preparation
I hadn’t practiced the part, so I got up there and winged it

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