56 Flashcards

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Casting Call

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A casting call is an invitation extended to actors and performers to audition for various roles in a film

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Autoimmune disease happens when the body's natural defense system can't tell the difference between your own cells and foreign cells, causing the body to mistakenly attack normal cells

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worthless or undeserving. "it's not an entirely meritless idea" LAW (of a case, claim, etc.) lacking some or all of the legal or substantive elements required to have a prospect of success. "we believe that the claims are meritless and will vigorously defend against them"

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いつでもどうぞ

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the act of making a person go somewhere with you, especially using threats or violence: There has been a series of abductions of young children from schools in the area. He was charged with abduction.

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a small dingy place, especially a bar or restaurant. 隠れ家的 It's just a hole in the wall but the food is good.

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Take place in the daytime

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犯罪を広げてしまう

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さてどうかしらね〜 you think that it may be the case, although you are not certain.

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to take action to get something or someone into the good condition that you would like: to whip the economy into shape A better teacher would have whipped him into shape.

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a very small amount compared with what is needed or expected. "the $550 million is likely to be a drop in the bucket"

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staying the same for a long time and not changing quickly or unexpectedly: a steadfast friend/ally steadfast loyalty 確固たる

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to become involved in an argument or discussion in a forceful way: Several leading architects weighed in with criticisms regarding the design of the new museum. 割って入る

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flows out in large amounts: The volcano spewed a giant cloud of ash, dust, and gases into the air.

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to crush a piece of paper until all of it is folded: Sylvie crumpled up the letter and threw it in the bin.

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someone whose job is to discover information about crimes and find out who is responsible for them Synonym detectiveスルース

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the most important facts 大きな出来事

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a person who is very much loved or liked: Oh darling, I love you. Here's your change, darling. Lovely one

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correct; accurate. "his forecast for the weekend is right on the mark"

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part of the solution to a question or problem. Researchers are close to finding a solution, but they haven't found the final pieces of the puzzle. 解決策

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to have something that you feel is special or lucky: I was blessed with good health.

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If an emotion comes through, other people can notice it: His nervousness came through when he spoke. to succeed in a difficult situation: He's a great leader who always comes through under pressure. Investors had faith we would come through for them in the long run.

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a trick or situation that deceives you or involves you in some problem that you do not know about: The legal system is full of snares for those who are not wary.罠

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noisy and out of control Rambunctious means "noisy and out of control," like a rambunctious child who is so hard to handle that no babysitter has ever come back a second time. People who are rambunctious, pronounced "ram-BUNK-shus," can be fun ランバンクシャス

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to act or behave in an exaggerated or playful way She likes to ham it up for the camera

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great mental suffering and unhappiness, or great physical pain:

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to surround a place, especially with an army, to prevent people or supplies getting in or out: The town had been besieged for two months but still resisted the aggressors.

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a large building divided into apartments, usually in a poor area of a city

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to move a short distance, especially when you are in a sitting or crouching (= low, with bent knees) position: Can you scooch over and make room? 横にずれて」や「席を詰めて

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something that is very important or successful: His new movie will be the Hollywood biggie this summer.

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a final detail or action completing and enhancing a piece of work. "now they're putting the finishing touches to a new album"

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A half-assed idea or plan is stupid or has not been considered carefully enough: It's another one of her half-assed ideas for getting rich. 中途半端な Half-baked

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to surprise or confuse someone so much that they are unable to think what to say or do next: I didn't know what to say - I was completely floored.

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used when stating an opinion or belief that you think can be shown to be true: He is arguably the world's best football player. 〔見解・意見などが〕ほぼ間違いなく、議論の余地はあるかもしれない

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Civil" can mean "polite." "Stay civil" means "stay polite." It would be typically be used in a group discussion where people were starting to use angry language.

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to go further than what is considered acceptable or correct: The bad language in that show overstepped the limits/boundaries of what should be allowed on television.

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to offer to give help or information: No witnesses to the accident have come forward yet, despite the police appeal. 通報する

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Scale down to reduce something in size, amount, or production: Sid will have to scale back his plans.

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To be honest 正直言うと

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the critical moment or situation 結構やばい😅😨

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an action has had an adverse effect on a company's financial performance. For example, "The rise in operating costs has hurt their bottom line.". かえって逆効果

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ストリートショッピング

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the number of people who are present at an event, especially the number who go to vote at an election: Good weather on polling day should ensure a good turnout. 大勢の人でごった返す

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to come off the surface of something when water is used: I don't know if this paint will wash off. 週末雨続きで☔

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手を伸ばしてsthを引っ張り出して

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to get things, especially money or food, by asking for them instead of buying them or working for them: Peter never buys anything - he just scrounges (off his friends). 食物）を見まわして集めるか、捜す(collect or look around for (food)); 2. 物乞い、または甘えることで得る、または得ようとする

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to make something available to be used: I need to free up some time this weekend to finish the report.

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Good cause is a legal term denoting adequate or substantial grounds or reason to take a certain action, 正当な理由; 十分な理由、大義名分

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Mexico and the other countries south of the US border with Mexico

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to travel or move to a place: We slowly made our way down the river. 流行してる

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抽選する 1. an act of selecting names randomly, typically by extracting them from a bag or other container, to match competitors in a game or tournament. "the draw has been made for this year's tournament"

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to end gradually or in stages, or to cause something to do this: The government intends to wind the scheme down in the spring. Unfortunately, the party was just winding down as we got there. Ending

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“It's a whole new ball of wax.” 「全然別の話し」

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someone who competes in a contest: In tonight's quiz, our contestants have come from all over the country.

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sudden and great increase of two weeks holiday; An unexpected surge in electrical power caused the computer to crash. There has been a surge in house prices recently.

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to surprise or please someone very much: The ending will blow you away.

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百点満点だ

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change (one's) tune To change one's attitude, opinion, manner, or stance on something, typically in a way that is more positive or agreeable.

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to be in a strong position when you are competing with someone else because you have all the advantages: In a situation like this, it's the big companies who hold all the aces.

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To express that you are tired of something; to express you don't like something anymore. Explanation: This is commonly used when something happens so often that you are tired of it. "I'm not sure about you, but I'm sick of it!" "I don't know why she's acting that way, but I'm sick of it."

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easily bent; flexible. "quality leather is pliable and will not crack" Similar: flexible readily

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quicker way of doing something: The kids take a shortcut through the parking lot to get to school. 簡単にする

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やってイイ？

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relaxed, not getting worried or angry about anything: Me

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to complete something: More research is needed to round out the article.

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a particular way of performing a song, piece of music, or poem: She ended the concert with a powerful rendition of "I Will Always Love You". 劇・音楽の）演出，演奏

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having or showing a strong desire for something. "Joe was as thirsty for scandal as anyone else" Eager

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throughout the period since. "she had lived alone ever since her husband died"

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an assortment of small items. "weird bits and pieces of paraphernalia"

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be too intense for; overwhelm. "they were overpowered by the fumes"

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If something such as a house or car is roomy, it has a lot of space inside it. 広々 Synonym spacious approving

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of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation. "a stuffy, overcrowded office"

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to behave appropriately See full dictionary entry for note

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to suggest that someone said or meant something that he or she did not actually say or mean.

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used to express approval of a person's decision or suggestion. "So you asked her to leave? Good call" イイね👍

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diarrhea experienced by travelers in a foreign country, who are not accustomed to the local food and water.