79 Flashcards
Necessity is mother of invention
when the need for something becomes imperative, you are forced to find ways of getting or achieving it.
Dumb down
simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something so as to make it accessible to a larger number of people.
“critics have accused publishers of dumbing down books”
Ecosystem
(in general use) a complex network or interconnected system.
“Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial ecosystem”
any complicated system consisting of many different people, processes, activities, etc., especially relating to technology, and the way that they affect each other :
A developer ecosystem is a community of software developers and the market that shares their tools and services.
what you see is what you get
said to show that there is nothing hidden
Unfair generalization
Unfair な a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.
Synonym: stereotype. concept. notion. conception.
Take a break
to temporarily stop doing something for a short period of time, usually to rest, relax, or do something different; essentially, it means to pause an activity briefly.
いい加減にしろ
Blow out of water
destroy or defeat something or someone completely:
They came to court with fresh evidence that would, they said, blow the prosecution’s case completely out of the water.
What’s the going rate ?
What’s the market rate?
Bust your balls
To give someone a hard time, whether by playfully teasing or sincerely harassing them
Take another swing
to try something again after an initial attempt. For example, in baseball, a batter who misses the ball on their first swing can take another swing
Body blow
something that causes serious problems and disappointment for a person trying to do something:
Having all her research notes stolen was a real body blow for her.
MOULDER
decay slowly:
I found these apples mouldering in the cupboard.
Faint away
faint away UK She took one look at the hypodermic needle and fainted (dead) away (= became unconscious immediately).
batten down the hatches
secure a ship’s hatch-tarpaulins, especially when rough weather is expected.
prepare for a difficulty or crisis.
“a natural tendency in times of recession is to batten down the hatches”
Take a shine to
to begin to like (someone or something) She really took a shine to her new neighbor.
Was I not supposed to do it?
Did I not follow the rules or expectations by doing this action?”
やっちゃダメなんだったっけ？
Pothead
a person who smokes marijuana, especially habitually.
Put in your hours and bounce!
to spend the required amount of time working on something
And back !
Don’t push it !
To stop a particular behavior, or to not continue to try to do something when you should stop. It’s often used when someone is frustrated
Shaky ground
something is weak, unstable, or likely to fail.
For example, you might describe a relationship, argument, or business as being on shaky ground.
Examples
Outlast
=outlive
Decimate
kill a large number of something, or to reduce something severely:
Populations of endangered animals have been decimated.
Steeped in
to be immersed in, or to have a lot of knowledge about, something
The college is steeped in history/tradition. These ancient scholars were steeped in poetry and painting, as well as maths and astronomy. SMART
Catchphrase
well-known sentence or phrase, especially one that is associated with a particular famous person.
“the movie gave the world the catchphrase “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse””
Figure of speech
an expression that uses words to mean something different from their ordinary meaning:
“Break a leg” is a figure of speech, meaning “good luck”.
Trump stamp
a tattoo on a woman’s lower back.
Get off
to leave a place, usually in order to start a journey:
If we can get off by seven o’clock, the roads will be clearer.
Top shelf
of a high quality; excellent.
“top-shelf vocal talent”
If only
used when you want to say how doing something would make it possible to avoid something unpleasant:
If only she’d listen to what he’s saying, I’m sure they could solve the problem.
rub someone up the wrong way
to annoy someone without intending to:
As soon as they met they started to rub each other up the wrong way.
「間違った方向にこする」という意味です
Dick move
a contemptibly cruel or selfish action.
“coercing people to work on a national holiday is a dick move”
Every step of the way
throughout the entire process, at each stage, or during the whole time something is happening
Holding pattern
1.a state or period of no progress or change.
“stock markets settled down yesterday into a holding pattern”
- a route followed by a plane above an airport while it waits to land:
We were kept in a holding pattern for 45 minutes at Heathrow.
Candlestick chart
candlestick chart (also called Japanese candlestick chart or K-line) is a style of financial chart used to describe price movements of a security, derivative, or currency.
I am not at liberty to say
NOT to be free or allowed to say something; essentially, having the permission to express an opinion or information without restriction
ここじゃ今言えないんだよー
Douche bag
a vulgar slang term for an unpleasant, offensive, or contemptible person. It’s often used to describe men who are slimy, stupid, or arrogant. For example, you might call someone a douche bag if they are being hostile, violent, or harassing
Pipe down
stop talking; be less noisy.
“pipe down, will you, I’m on the phone”
Beef about
complain.
“he was beefing about how the recession was killing the business”
Rang in at
something cost a specific amount of money; essentially, when you say something “rang in at” a certain price, it means that when you added up the total cost, it came to that amount
会計で値段が跳ね上がること
Foster Grant Sunglasses
American brand of eyewear founded by Sam Foster in 1919
All year long
something happens or is available throughout the entire year
Good ass
someone who says something stupid or does something stupid
White Smock
a loose dress or blouse, with the upper part closely gathered in smocking.
白衣
Oh snap !
an exclamation of agreement or acknowledgment, often used in response to an insult.
“Since you’re an agent, maybe you should worry about your own clients! Oh snap, I forgot you don’t have any”
With tail between legs
to leave, feeling ashamed and embarrassed because you have failed or made a mistake:
The losing team went off with their tails between their legs.
The sky is limit
there are no limits and anything is possible
Don’t wait up
Don’t wait up is also casually used to mean “don’t worry about me.
Sales pitch
Sales talk
Cellmate like serving a life sentence
a person who shares a prison cell with another prisoner
Shiv
a knife or razor used as a weapon.
Take a hike
go away (used as an expression of irritation or annoyance).
Similar:
go away
get out
Sweep of support
a large, widespread, and overwhelming amount of public backing or approval for something, often implying a significant majority or near-unanimous consensus in favor of an idea, policy, or candidate;
Double up
共有する
In and around
something is located within a specific area and the nearby surrounding areas.
For example, “There are many restaurants in and around the city center”.
Fleeing
run away from a place or situation of danger.
“a man was shot twice as he fled from five masked youths”
Rhetoric
language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content.
“all we have from the Opposition is empty rhetoric”
言葉巧みに操る感じ
Staggered rollout
method of gradually releasing something to a group of people over time. It can be used for experiments, software updates, or other types of releases.
段階的に展開する
Fire back
react quickly to something that has been said or done. For example, “He fired back a letter that said he wasn’t going to negotiate with the firm
A bald eagle’s talons (claws)
are the sharp, hooked claws on the tips of its toes. They are a vital tool for hunting, defense, and other purposes
Fintwit
FinTwit is a community of Twitter users who discuss investing and share financial information. It stands for “Financial Twitter”.
Headcount
the act of counting how many people are present in a place:
do a headcount The teacher did a quick headcount before we all got back on the bus.
Trade spat
Trade spats are temporary tariffs with minor economic and financial market impacts and have been numerous throughout history.
Lockstep
a way of marching with each person as close as possible to the one in front.
“the trio marched in lockstep”
Fold like a cheap suit
to give up easily or capitulate under pressure, like how a poorly made suit might quickly crumple or lose its shape when stressed, signifying a lack of resilience or strength in the situation
Lazing on the job
to be deliberately not working hard or doing very little at work, essentially being lazy and avoiding responsibilities
Get smart with
to be rude or disrespectful towards someone, essentially telling them to stop acting cheeky or sassy; it’s a phrase used to express disapproval when someone is talking back or acting overly bold
to be rude to
Don’t get smart with me.
Tubby
Chubby デブ
Another round
Second おかわり
Pleasure is all mine
you’re welcome” or “it was a pleasure to help you” - it’s a polite way to respond when someone thanks you for something, indicating that you enjoyed doing it and it wasn’t a burden at all
Speaking in which
elaboration of something said by the speaker, further clarification of the statement just made, additional information provided by the speaker to the one already stated
Fornicate
of two people not married to each other) have sexual intercourse.
Make me flush
cause someone to become red in the face, usually due to an emotion like embarrassment, excitement, or heat, essentially meaning “make me blush
Keep track of
remain fully aware of or informed about.
“keep track of your expenses for the first three months”
Similar:
monitor
Unplug
to remove what is blocking something:
The video shows you how to unplug a bath drain full of hair.
Call my bluff
challenge someone thought to be bluffing.
“she was tempted to call his bluff, hardly believing he’d carry out his threat”
Bob said he could speak four languages. And Meg called his bluff. : ボブは4カ国語を話せると言ったが、メグは不信に思って本当かどうか問い正しました。
Mortal coil
Mortal coil” is a poetic term for the troubles of daily life and the strife and suffering of the world. It is used in the sense of a burden to be carried or abandoned. To “shuffle off this mortal coil” is to die,
Shuffle off the mortal coil
To die
Shuffle off
get out of or avoid a responsibility or obligation.
“some hospitals can shuffle off their responsibilities by claiming to have no suitable facilities”
Stunt one’s growth
to hinder a person’s normal growth and development.
This can be caused by a number of factors, including poor nutrition, disease, and injuries.
Stunt
- prevent from growing or developing properly.
“some weeds produce chemicals that stunt the plant’s growth”
Similar:
inhibit
impede - action displaying spectacular skill and daring.
“the stunt involved jumping out of a hot-air balloon while attached to a piece of elastic”
Similar:
feat
exploit
trick
mitzvah
a good deed
親切｛しんせつ｝な行い、善行｛ぜんこう｝
Bar mitzbah
the religious initiation ceremony of a Jewish boy who has reached the age of 13 and is regarded as ready to observe religious precepts and eligible to take part in public worship.
“my son recently celebrated his bar mitzvah”
That’s what I thought
そうだろうと思ったよ!
Pisher
a young boy or person who still has little experience. I got a job with a big Chicago clothing manufacturer, and there I was, a pisher in my twenties, their accountant!
Pisher comes from the Yiddish word pisher, which means “pisser”. Pisher comes from the Yiddish word pishn, which means “to urinate
Yiddish
language used by Jewish people in central and eastern Europe before the Holocaust.
It was originally a German dialect with words from Hebrew and several modern languages and is today spoken mainly in the US, Israel, and Russia.
“Faigele was mum’s name in Yiddish”
adjective
Hebrew
Hebrew is a Semitic language, while Yiddish is a Germanic language.
Language
Semitic
1.
relating to or denoting a family of languages that includes Hebrew, Arabic, and Aramaic and certain ancient languages such as Phoenician and Akkadian, constituting the main subgroup of the Afro-Asiatic family.
Spill it
to reveal a secret or share information that someone is keeping hidden. It’s often used in a playful or casual setting. For example, you might say “Spill it! Who gave you the money
Get back on the horse
to try again after a failure or setback. It’s a way to encourage people to overcome their fears and keep working towards their goals.
Thumb-sucker
弱虫
Winnebago
1.
a member of a North American people formerly living in eastern Wisconsin and now mainly in southern Wisconsin and Nebraska.
スー語系の北米先住民（アメリカ・インディアン）。かつては現在のウィスコンシン州東部、グリーン湾岸付近に住んでいた。
In good hand
: in the care of a person or people who are able to take care of someone or something well.
It’s a great school where you know your kids are in good hands. I’m confident the shop will be in good hands with you in charge.
Groom
- prepare or train (someone) for a particular purpose or activity.
“I could groom you for the job.” - brush and clean the coat of (a horse, dog, or other animal).
“you must be prepared to spend time grooming your dog”
I see a lot of me in you.
I see a lot in common with you.
Whore around
regularly copulate with people that one is not in a relationship with.
Richard likes to whore around. His boyfriend has no idea about the men on his “business trips”.
Copulate
have sexual intercourse.
“only the dominant male copulates with the female”
massive coronary
a blockage in a coronary artery that causes a large amount of heart damage or affects a large area of the heart muscle
重度の心臓発作」を意味します。
「coronary」は冠動脈を意味し、「massive」は「巨大な」「非常に重い」という意味です。
I’ll talk to her myself
= I’ll talk my opinion
Spitball
to quickly suggest ideas to be discussed without thinking about them carefully:
I’m just spitballing here.
She has a hard out at 5pm 6pm …
she has a firm, non-negotiable deadline or time limit that she absolutely must adhere to, meaning she cannot stay or continue past that point, no matter what.
It essentially signifies a strict “cut-off” time where she needs to leave or finish something
5pm 以降は無理
Never better
you are feeling happy and that things are going well in your life. It’s often used when you’re at your best and can’t imagine being any happier.
