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.
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
Clean your clock
Beat, thrash, or defeat someone decisively , as in He’s much bigger than you and could easily clean your clock.
Gratitude journal
A gratitude journal is a diary of things for which someone is grateful. Keeping a gratitude journal is a popular practice in the field of positive psychology. It is also referred to as “counting one’s blessings” or “three good things”
Make a face
to make a strange expression with your face, for example to show that you do not like someone or something:
I was making silly faces to get the baby to laugh.
“This tastes horrible,” said Tom, pulling a face at his glass.
truncated
made shorter or quicker, especially by removing the end of something:
The book is also published in a miniature and truncated version.
Pneumatic
1.
containing or operated by air or gas under pressure.
“the machines with pneumatic loading are more efficient”
bâtonnage
Bâtonnage is the French term for stirring settled lees back into wine
schools of thought
a set of ideas or opinions that a group of people share about a matter:
There are several schools of thought about how the universe began.
cuvées
Quantity of wine that is made in a vat at one time.
Draconian
of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.
“the Nazis destroyed the independence of the press by a series of draconian laws”
Steer clear of
to avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems:
Her speech steered clear of controversial issues.
Play with my emotion
to treat someone who is emotionally attached to you in a way that is not serious and that can hurt their feelings She tends to play with men’s emotions.
弄ぶ
For the love of god
used to express annoyance, surprise, or urgent pleading.
“for the love of God, get me out of here!”
Outdoorsy
of, associated with, or fond of the outdoors.
“the outdoorsy fragrance of pines”
culture of secrecy
隠したがる風土
AMBER Alert
an emergency response system that disseminates information about a missing person (usually a child), by media broadcasting or electronic roadway signs.
“our state’s AMBER Alert became operational last September”
Opening credit
the opening credits or opening titles are shown at the very beginning and list the most important members of the production. They
ORTHOPEDIC
the treatment or study of bones that have not grown correctly or that have been damaged
I’m game
to be ready for action; to be agreeable to participating in something. “I’m game,” David replied when I suggested we go for a long hike
じゃやってみるよ
FROLIC
to play and behave in a happy way:
A group of suntanned children were frolicking on the beach.
Give me a boost
If one thing boosts another, it causes it to increase, improve, or be more successful.
Volley of shots
: a large number of bullets, arrows, stones, etc., that are shot or thrown at the same time. The tank was hit by a volley of bullets.
Knocking at one’s door
to be likely to happen soon, or to be starting to happen. Mike was in terrible trouble but it wasn’t long before help was knocking at his door
drug taper
slowly decreasing the dose of a drug over time to reduce the risk of withdrawal symptoms
Natural fit
自然に定着する
Get a grip
to make an effort to control your emotions and behave more calmly:
I just think he ought to get a grip on himself - he’s behaving like a child.
Lagare
Portuguese term for large, open vats or troughs, typically made of stone, in which wine grapes are crushed by foot
bursting at the seams
If a place is bursting at the seams, it has a very large number of people or things in it:
Now that they have six children, their little house is bursting at the seams.
Burnish
to rub metal until it is smooth and shiny
If you burnish something such as your public image, you take action to improve it and make it more attractive:
The company is currently trying to burnish its socially responsible image.
C-store
Convenience store
konbini,
Commissary
NORTH AMERICAN
a restaurant in a movie studio, military base, prison, or other institution.
upshot
the final or eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events.
“the upshot of the meeting was that he was on the next plane to New York”
Similar:
result
consequence
track record
the best recorded performance in a particular track-and-field event at a particular track.
the past achievements or performance of a person, organization, or product.
“he has an excellent track record as an author”
Folly
the fact of being stupid, or a stupid action, idea, etc.:
She said that the idea was folly.
バカ
Take the heat
accept blame or withstand disapproval.
““Don’t worry about it,” Mulder said, “we’ll take the heat. You can tell him we pulled rank.””
Jump the gun
act before the proper time.
Similar:
act prematurely
act too soon
Smidge
a very small amount or part
noun. informal. a very small amount or part.
Cubbies
US. : a small, snug place (as for hiding or storage) : cubbyhole
Call shotgun
“I call shotgun!” is a slang phrase that means you’re claiming the privileged front passenger seat in a vehicle (rather than the back seats
Stale
of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry.
“stale bread”
Obsolete
no longer produced or used; out of date.
“the disposal of old and obsolete machinery”
Similar:
out of date
outdated
Make it snappy!
be quick about it.
“into bed and make it snappy!”
Hive off
to separate one part of a company, usually by selling it:
The plan is to hive off individual companies as soon as they are profitable.
〔ミツバチが〕分封する◆古い巣から新しい巣へ移る
〈英話〉〔人・組織などが〕～から離れて独立する
〔仕事などを〕委託する、下請に出す
Get around
How do you get around it?
Deal with
Supple
bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.
“her supple fingers”
ahead of the curve
to be one of the first to change to a new idea or way of doing something that later becomes generally popular:
In equipping its vehicles with mobile WiFi, the company was ahead of the curve.
He was ahead of the curve in the early 1960s when he started promoting running for health.
Lout
a young man who behaves in a very rude, offensive, and sometimes violent way:
Teenage louts roam the streets at night.
breakables
壊れやすいもの
earth-shaking？
Dunce cap
tall paper hat with a pointed end that in the past children had to wear in school if they had made many mistakes in their work
Fleece
フリース
to take someone’s money dishonestly, by charging too much money or by cheating them:
That restaurant really fleeced us!
Beat my time
俺の記録を破る
Glitz and glamour
being exciting and attractive
/ɡlɪts/ Add to word list Add to word list. the quality of being exciting and attractive, but often in a way that has no real worth: glitz and glamour The party’s electoral message may be obscured by the glitz and glamour of its presentation.
as ye sow, so shall ye reap
the way you behave in life will affect the treatment you will receive from others. Behaving, interacting and behaviour.6
Take a pick
to choose
: to choose any among several choices. All of these restaurants are good. Take your pick.
Gravy train
a way of making money quickly, easily, and often dishonestly
GRAVY TRAIN - “In the 1920s, railroad men invented the express to ‘ride the gravy train’ to describe a run on which there was good pay and little work. The
coming down the pipe
something is going to happen
Aperture
an opening, hole, or gap.
“the bell ropes passed through apertures in the ceiling”
Ferkin
a small wooden vessel or cask. 2. : any of various British units of capacity usually equal to ¹/₄ barrel.
Salinity
saltiness
the fact of containing salt of the amount of salt contained in something:
You should test the salinity of the water.
Moral of the story
この話の教訓は
Straighten up
体をまっすぐにして
しゃがんで何かを抱き抱えて起き上がって
