70 Flashcards
Poetic licence
the act by a writer or poet of changing facts or rules to make a story or poem more interesting or effective:
She used a fair amount of poetic licence when describing her life in rural France.
Grumble
complain about something in a bad-tempered way.
“his father was grumbling that he hadn’t heard from him”
Monday-morning quarterback
someone who says how an event or problem should have been dealt with by others after it has already been dealt with 米口語》 結果論からあれこれ文句を言う人 《すでに終わったことをこうすべきだったと批評する人; ☆
Combust
consume by fire.
“when fossil fuels are combusted, oxides are emitted into the atmosphere”
roughhouse
to fight in a way that is not serious:
A couple of boys were roughhousing (each other) in the park.
throw caution to the wind/winds
to do something without worrying about the risk or negative results:
I threw caution to the wind and bought the most expensive one.
Gut flora
Bacteria and other organisms that live inside the intestines.
Inflammatory diet
red, processed, and organ meats; refined carbohydrates; and sweetened beverages. Anti-inflammatory foods included green leafy and dark yellow vegetables, whole grains, fruit, tea, and coffee.
Capitulate
to accept something or agree to do something unwillingly:
The sports minister today capitulated to calls for his resignation.
HEART-THROB
a male celebrity who is known for his good looks.
“he’s the latest Hollywood heartthrob”
THEREABOUTS
near that place.
“the land is dry in places thereabouts”
Hearse
vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral.
Pull up
Stop (car)
Grind my gear
(informal) To annoy or irritate one. It really grinds my gears when inconsiderate people litter.
The grass is always greener where we water it.
“The grass is always greener where we water it.” The wisdom of this saying is that we are wise not to focus on finding greener pastures somewhere else, but instead to nurture and grow the vitality of the relationships we already have
SORTA
Sort of
Tangy
tasting sour like a lemonタンギー
Antacid
medicines that counteract (neutralise) the acid in your stomach to relieve indigestion and heartburn
Barring
except for; if not for.
“barring a miracle, you’ll lose”
Barring a further major atrocity, the subjects of war and terrorism can be addressed gingerly. : さらに大きな残虐行為が起こらなければ、戦争やテロの話題も慎重に語ることができる。
Wingding
lively event or party.
“the company’s annual autumn wingding”
Workhorse
person who does a lot of work, especially of a type that is necessary but not interesting:
a willing/reliable workhorse
She’s a work horse - you have to be on top of things when you work with her.
a machine that operates without failing for long periods, although it might not be very interesting or exciting:
The steam engine was the workhorse of the Industrial Revolution.
Who put you up to this?
to encourage someone to do something, usually something wrong: I think he was put up to it by his friends. Urging & persuading.
誰が仕組んだんだ？
Coonskin
毛皮の被り物
Hawthorne u around?
How is the things around you?
Inner worrier
自らの衝動や内なる情感をコントロールする術を学び、それを進んで目標達成に向かわせる熟練の戦士
Embrace your inner worrier
Cut up
to behave in a very active and silly way in order to make people laugh:
There are a couple of kids who are always cutting up in class.
Golden arch
The term “Golden Arches” is sometimes used as metonym, symbolizing capitalism and globalization. In phrases such as the “Golden Arches Theory of Conflict Prevention”, it is asserted that “No two countries that both had McDonald’s had fought a war against each other since each got its McDonald’s”.
Get me aroused
makes you feel sexually excited
In it’s sight
to be aiming or trying hard to achieve something, and to have a good chance of success. I am studying at university, with good job prospects firmly in my sights. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary
At heart
one’s real nature, in contrast to how one may appear.
“he’s a good guy at heart”
Similar:
basically
fundamentally
Indentation
hole or mark on the surface of something:
The heels of her shoes had left indentations in the mud.
As opposed to
when you want to make it clear that you are talking about one particular thing and not something else. We ate in the restaurant, as opposed to the bistro. Synonyms: in contrast with, rather than
You dig?
like or understand something
[ T ] old-fashioned slang. to like or understand something: Hey, I really dig those
Tether
to tie someone or something, especially an animal, to a post or other fixed place, with a rope or chain:
Do not tether the goats and do not keep them indoors.
Back in the day
a time in the past
used for talking about a time in the past, usually when you are remembering nice things about that time: Back in the day, we had an apartment with a swimming pool. In the past.
Heck out of it
quite good or impressive’ / ‘very much
Everchanging
constantly changing or developing.
“the key is adapting to the ever-changing conditions”
Living in a high life
1.
an extravagant social life as enjoyed by the wealthy.
“he lived the high life, playing polo, wining, and dining”
take your breath away
If something takes your breath away, you feel surprise and admiration because it is so beautiful or exciting:
The view from the window took my breath away.
Financial setback
Financial setbacks come in all shapes and sizes, from a pay cut to an unexpected trip to the hospital or car accident that insurance didn’t cover
