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Blow off steam
get rid of pent-up energy or strong emotion.
“I just needed to walk to blow off steam”
Rein in
to limit or control (something or someone
Airy
(of a room or building) spacious, well lit, and well ventilated.
“the conservatory is light and airy”
Plan B
an alternative strategy.
“it’s time I put plan B into action”
Plan A
one’s original plan or strategy.
“plan A having gone horribly wrong, Ferguson used the interval to change his formation”
My vote is
My choice is
Unheard of
that was never heard of; unknown
Take shape
to start to develop a more clear or certain form:
We watched the vase begin to take shape in the potter’s hands.
Our ideas are beginning to take shape.
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Breed
a type of person or thing:
new breed A new breed of film-maker has taken over Hollywood.
Carve out a niche
to establish yourself doing a job or creating something in an unusual way that only you or that only a small number of people do:
The designer has carved out a niche for herself with her whimsical, fairytale designs.
Where the wind blow me
to move without planning or thinking. for example, Jack has a house in New York, but he said he would go where the wind blows. so that means he would move to a different state, to a different country, to a different part of the world. without any preparation
charm the pants off someone
to make someone like you very much, especially when that person meets you for the first time:
“How did your sister’s boyfriend get on with your mum?” “Oh, he charmed the pants off her.”
Pants off
used for emphasis after words like charm, scare, frighten, bore, and beat. He can charm the pants off anybody. She scared the pants off us when she phoned at 3 a.m.
Pop right over to school
To come somewhere, usually a person’s home or residence, for a brief or casual visit.
Hey, if you’re free this Saturday, why don’t you pop over for a visit? I’d love to show you the new truck I bought.
Subway tile
gets its name from the look of the tiles in the New York City subway system, though those early tiles were actually made of white glass. Subway tile is by definition a rectangular, thick, low-fired, glazed ceramic tile
Chic
elegantly and stylishly fashionable.
Galley kitchen
long, narrow kitchen layout characterized by having two parallel walls of kitchen cabinets.
Get me off
Slang To cause someone to feel great pleasure or gratification; satisfy someone
Carrier driven
you take full responsibility for your career path and your development
Needs adjustment
the ability to become more familiar with a new situation:
He has so far failed to make the adjustment from school to work.
Fulfill my dream
to do something that is expected, hoped for, or promised, or to cause it to happen: 夢の実現
Put on pants
Calm down , chill out
Turn the tables
reverse one’s position relative to someone else, especially by turning a position of disadvantage into one of advantage.
Have a good head on the shoulder
have good judgment and be able to make good decisions: I think she has a very good head on her shoulders. She knows the facts and she doesn’t let the pressure get to her. We’re looking for someone who is smart and has a good head on their shoulders
Cup of Joe
1.coffee.
“a cup of joe”
2.an ordinary man.
“an ordinary man.
“he’s just a hard-working, divorced average Joe.
Blowtorch
a portable device producing a hot flame that is directed onto a surface, typically to solder metal.
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You of all people!
used to show that you are especially surprised at a particular person’s behaviour because it does not seem typical of them:
I thought that you, of all people, would believe me
Profile
to predict the likely behaviour or description of someone such as a customer or criminal, based on what information you have about them:
Sales data can be used to profile customers’ behaviour .
Bang up job
very good or excellent: She did a bang-up job
Preoccupy
to be the main thought in someone’s mind, causing other things to be forgotten:
Economic concerns are preoccupying the voters in this election.
Who I am speaking to?
What is your name?
Sound regit to me.
Sounds reasonable and acceptable:
He claimed that the restaurant bill was a legitimate business expense.
Have something in mind
to have a plan or intention:
Did you have anything in mind for Helen’s present?
Tour around
to travel around a place, for example on vacation, or to perform, to advertise something, etc
