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Spiteful
wanting to annoy, upset, or hurt another person, especially in a small way, because you feel angry towards them:
a spiteful child
That was a spiteful thing to say!
悪意｛あくい｝のある、意地悪｛いじわる｝な
Shove it
to refuse to do or accept something. For example, you might say “Shove it” if someone asks you to do something you don’t want to do
She is a peach
she is a very pleasant, kind, and delightful person, essentially giving her a positive compliment; like saying she is “sweet” or “lovely” as a peach is associated with sweetness and positive qualities
She can’t say enough about you
someone is constantly praising you or speaking very highly of you, to the point where it seems like they could go on and on about how great you are
Don’t let him take you for granted
you should not allow a man to treat you as if your presence or efforts are not appreciated
Take you for granted
「あなたを当然のこととして扱う」「あなたを軽視する」という意味です。
「take something or somebody for granted」は、ものや人の存在や価値を当然のこととして思い、軽視するという意味の慣用句です。
Make him see you
actively take steps to ensure that a man fully recognizes your presence, value, and qualities, often
Messing around
to waste time, act foolishly, or do something in a careless way
Vibrant culture
community or organization that is full of life, energy, and enthusiasm. It can also refer to a workplace culture that is thriving and productive.
Pilfer
to steal things of small value:
He was caught pilfering (sweets) from the shop.
Offensive stereotypes
harmful generalizations that are often untrue and used to discriminate against people or groups
Keister
the part of the body upon which someone sits
he fell right on his keister in front of the whole crowd
Wazoo
I told him to take his stupid idea and shove it up his wazoo.
Caboose
noun
1.
a railroad car with accommodations for the train crew, typically attached to the end of the train.
You got me
You understand me” or “You’ve got it” - it essentially indicates that the person you’re speaking to grasps what you’re saying or the point you’re trying to make; it can also be used playfully to acknowledge that someone has successfully tricked or surprised you
Good call
used for saying that you think something is a good idea:
“Everyone should share information, not keep it to themselves”. “Good call”.
Overshare
to tell people too much personal information about yourself:
She has a tendency to overshare on Facebook.
Rooting for you
to show support for someone who is doing something difficult:
Good luck! We’re all rooting for you.
I appreciate your sentiment
貴方の気持ちはありがたいわ
Wrangler
someone who controls and looks after animals, especially horses or cows on a ranch (= a large farm in North or South America):
I’m working as a horse wrangler - I’ve been riding all my life.
Judgement
批判的意見
I’m in good hands
I can take care of myself.
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.
Sweep me off my wheel
to make someone suddenly and completely fall in love with you, often implying a strong romantic attraction or being completely captivated by someone; essentially, to be swept away by someone’s charm or appeal.
Bite me !
used to express defiance against or contempt for someone.
“it’s just my opinion; if you don’t like it, bite me!”
You suck
rude way of telling someone that you don’t like them or that they are not good at something. It’s generally considered impolite to use this phrase
大嫌いよ
Wackadoodle
strange or silly:
The idea is exciting for those who believe in it, wackadoodle for those who don’t.
Isn’t over yet
something is still ongoing and has not reached its conclusion, implying that there is still time for things to change or develop further; essentially, it signifies that the situation is not finished yet
Ramble on
to talk for a long time in a confused or aimless way. It can also mean to write in a similar manner. For example, you might describe someone as rambling on if they are talking in a boring way that is difficult to follow
Pipe up
to suddenly start to speak or make a noise:
In the silence that followed, a lone voice piped up from the back of the room.
Winter hardy
Overview
Winter hardy means something can survive cold weather, especially extreme cold. It’s often used to describe plants and shrubs
Hardiness
the ability to endure difficult conditions.
“I applaud you on your hardiness”
Jagged edge
an uneven or rough edge or surface with sharp points. For example, you might describe a saw blade, a leaf, or a wound as jagged
Sinus
A cavity, space, or channel in the body. Examples include hollow spaces in the bones at the front of the skull, and channels for blood and lymph. Sinuses may also be found in the heart, brain, kidney, and other organs.
Make on through
to continue moving forward or progressing through a situation, often implying overcoming obstacles or challenges to reach a destination or goal; essentially, it signifies “keep going” or “push through
Propagate
breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock.
さし木や接ぎ穂でふやす、大きくする、広げる」
Callus
an area of hard skin, especially on the feet or hands:
He had workman’s hands which were rough and covered with calluses.
Flop out
to fail or be unsuccessful. For example, you might describe a movie or show as a flop if it was not successful
Play dumb
to pretend you don’t know something, even though you do. People might play dumb to avoid responsibility, get out of a situation, or appear less threatening
Synonyms for “play dumb” include: feign ignorance, act naive, pretend not to know, and play innocent
Red herrings
Use false clues to mislead readers into thinking one thing will happen when something else does
注意を他へそらすもの; 人を惑わすような情報 ★【由来】 キツネ狩りの猟犬に他のにおいとかぎ分けさせる訓練に燻製ニシンを用いることから
Building suspense
creating a feeling of anticipation or nervousness by withholding information or raising questions
Side piece
a person who has a sexual relationship with someone who is already in a relationship. The term is usually used to describe a woman who has an ongoing sexual relationship with a man who has a wife or girlfriend.
Explanation
The term “side piece” is used to describe a physical affair, not an emotional one. The person with the side piece does not intend to form a serious relationship with them.
Synonyms for “side piece”: lover, paramour, and sancho.
Spinning top
こま ♟️
Litigate
go to law; be a party to a lawsuit.
“the plaintiff is prepared to litigate”
take (a claim or a dispute) to a court of law.
“even a claim which is litigated and defended successfully involves high legal costs”
javelin
a light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon.槍
Hold out hope
“Hold out hope” means to continue to hope for something, even when it seems unlikely or the situation is difficult, essentially refusing to give up on the possibility of a desired outcome; it implies maintaining optimism despite challenges
There you go
expressing confirmation, triumph, or resignation.
“sometimes it is embarrassing, but there you go”
その通りです。
Write in
to write a letter to a newspaper, television company, or other organization, to express an opinion or ask something:
[ + to infinitive ] People have written in to complain about the show.
In your back pocket
Ready if needed, in reserve, prepared, available for use whenever it might be advantageous
Wind back in the sails
to regain momentum or motivation after experiencing a setback
Mesoclimate
Mesoclimate is the climate of a specific area, such as a neighborhood, park, or farm. It’s influenced by the local geography, including elevation, slope, and distance from water. Mesoclimate can also be referred to as topoclimate because of its topographic influence.
Sulky
morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful.
“disappointment was making her sulky” 膨れっ面
Stomach sleeper
someone who sleeps on their chest and stomach, also known as the prone position. It’s one of the least popular sleeping positions.
Pros
Prone
2.
lying flat, especially face downward.
“I was lying prone on a foam mattress”
- likely to show a particular characteristic, usually a negative one, or to be affected by something bad, such as damage or an illness :
I’ve always been prone to headaches.
～しがちな、～の［する］傾向｛けいこう｝［くせ］がある◇特に悪いことについて; 〔病気｛びょうき｝などを〕患｛わずら｝いやすい;
Shove off
1.
go away.
“shove off—you’re bothering the customers”
Similar:
go away
depart
2.
push away from the shore in a boat.
“we shoved off into the sound toward the island
Sleep tight
sleep well (said to someone when parting from them at night).
““Goodnight, then. Sleep tight””
Pull string
use your influence over important people to get something or help someone else: I may be able to pull a few strings for you if you need the document urgently
Origin: allude to manipulating a marionette
cockamamie
ridiculous; implausible.
“a cockamamie theory”
Exploit
make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).
“500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology”
to use something in a way that helps you:
exploit resources We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.
gluttony
situation in which people eat and drink more than they need to:
They treat Christmas as just another excuse for gluttony.
Sweeping
wide in range or effect.
“we cannot recommend any sweeping alterations”
Mariachi band
mariachi band is a Mexican musical group that plays traditional folk music. The word “mariachi” can refer to the band, the musicians in the band, or the style of mu
Juicy
used to describe information that is especially interesting because it is shocking or personal:
I’ve got some really juicy gossip for you.
[ before noun ] informal
big, important, or of a high quality:
If sales continue like this, we should be showing a nice juicy profit at the end of the year.
Sway
to cause something to move or change:
Recent developments have swayed the balance of power in the region.
Smell blood
to recognize an opportunity to take advantage of someone who is in a difficult situation:
When she smells blood, you don’t get a second chance.
Dicking around
slang) to waste time by behaving in a silly way synonym mess around. Quit dicking around, you two! We spent a lot of time just dicking around
Drive a hard bargain
自分｛じぶん｝に有利｛ゆうり｝に商談｛しょうだん｝を進める
to be very determined to get what one wants when discussing something and especially a business deal. You drive a hard bargain, but I’ll accept your terms
Very determined
Very determined” means having a strong will, being motivated, and not giving up easily. It can also mean being focused on a task or goal, even when it’s difficult
Ulcer
A break on the skin, in the lining of an organ, or on the surface of a tissue. An ulcer forms when the surface cells become inflamed, die, and are shed. Ulcers may be linked to cancer and other diseases
Party pooper
a person who throws gloom over social enjoyment.
“I hate to be a party pooper, but I’ve got to catch the last train”
Cast a gloom
Throw gloom” is an idiom that means to make someone feel sad or to make something seem gloomy. For example, “His ill health had cast a gloom over the Christmas holidays”.
Exp
Set up
仕組んだ
Do you set this up?
to arrange for an event or activity to happen:
We need to set up a meeting to discuss the proposals.
Skin sloughing
Skin sloughing is the process of shedding dead surface cells from the skin. It is most associated with cosmetic skin maintenance via exfoliation, but can also occur biologically or for medical reasons.
Lofty
high:
a lofty ceiling/mountain/wall
Lofty ideal 高い理想
Hammer home
Hammer home” is an idiom that means to emphasize or drive home a point or idea until it’s understood.
「力説する」とか「銘記する」、「（理解するまで）繰り返し強調する」、「叩き込む」といった意味で使われます
For example, you might “hammer home” the importance of homework or safety protocols.
Examples
“The advertising campaign will try to hammer home the message that excessive drinking is a health risk”.
“The school tries to hammer home the importance of homework”.
“He hammered home the need for safety protocols at the construction site”.
“During the meeting, she continued to hammer home the importance of customer satisfaction”.
Synonyms for “hammer home”: Accentuate, Highlight, Insist, Stress, and Drive home.
Related phrases “Drive your message/point home, “Inculcated, and “Ingrained.
How to use “hammer home”
“Hammer home” is often used when trying to convince others or persuade them of your position. It implies repetitive emphasis over time, not just once.
Humus
the organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.
Loam
noun
a fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus.
GEOLOGY
a soil with roughly equal proportions of sand, silt, and clay.
a paste of clay and water with sand, chopped straw, etc., used in making bricks and plastering walls.
Undulation
the action of moving smoothly up and down.
“the soft undulation of the waves animates the scene”
a smoothly rising and falling form, outline, or movement.
“the road follows the undulations of the countryside
Stall out
Stall out” means to stop working or functioning, or to come to a complete stop. For example, a car can stall out, or a storm can stall out
Escarpment
a steep slope or cliff, such as one that marks the edge of a range of hills
断崖
chilling requirement
chilling requirement” in a vineyard refers to the specific number of hours a grapevine needs to be exposed to cool temperatures (typically between 32°F and 45°F) during the winter dormancy period before it can begin to bud and grow in the spring; this is crucial for proper grapevine development and is measured in “chilling hours” which vary depending on the grape variety, but generally range from 150 to several hundred hours.
Winter mitigation of a vineyard
Winter mitigation of a vineyard” refers to the practices used by grape growers to protect their vines from damage caused by cold winter temperatures, often including techniques like hilling up soil around the base of the vine to insulate the graft union, selecting cold-hardy grape varieties, and using wind machines to circulate warmer air during frost events.
With an axe to the grind
to have a strong personal opinion about something that you want people to accept and that is the reason why you do something:
“Environmentalists have no political axe to grind - they just want to save the planet”
Loudmouth
a person who tends to talk too much in an offensive or tactless way.
“the bar had its fair share of loudmouths and drunks”
Asswipe
noun. ass·wipe ˈas-ˌwīp. plural asswipes. vulgar slang. : a stupid, annoying, or detestable person : asshole.
Cognizant
having knowledge or being aware of.
“statesmen must be cognizant of the political boundaries within which they work”
Similar:
aware
conscio
Lignify
verbBOTANY
become rigid and woody by the deposition of lignin in cell walls.
“protoplasts are needed for the cell walls to continue to thicken and lignify”
Hard and fast
clear and definite, or true in all cases;
hard and fast rule There’s a rule of thumb to have loan payments no larger than 8% of your income, but that’s not a hard and fast rule.
Roll over
to agree to what someone wants, especially because you are under pressure or under someone’s control:
to agree under pressure” or “to renew a loan or deposit”.
Pull together
cooperate in a task or undertaking.
“employees and managers began to pull together as a team”
Centerpiece
an item, issue, etc. intended to be a focus of attention.
“the tower is the centerpiece of the park”
呼び物
True to life
accurately representing real events or objects.
“artworks of the period were often composed in strident colors not true to life”
Run amok
behave uncontrollably and disruptively.
“the kids are running amok around the house”
Place where I wanna be at
the location or situation that someone desires to be in, the ideal spot they aspire to reach in their life
Put me in a chokehold
to completely dominate or control someone, like having absolute power over them
Maid outfit
a dress and apron worn by a servant or for fantasy. The image of a maid in a black dress and white cap and apron is iconic, but it’s often based on stereotypes
Home away from home
a place that is as pleasant and comfortable as one’s own home. Whenever he came to the city, his brother’s place was like a home away from home
Buffet
lessen or moderate the impact of (something).
“the massage helped to buffer the strain”
Similar:
cushion
Schematic
showing the main form and features of something, usually in the form of a drawing, in a way that helps people to understand it:
a schematic diagram/outline
形. 概要｛がいよう｝の、図式｛ずしき｝の、図解｛ずかい｝の. 名. ＝ schematic diagram.
throw down the gauntlet
to invite someone to fight or compete with you:
A price war looks likely now that a leading supermarket has thrown down the gauntlet to its competitors.
gauntlet
a long, thick glove (= hand covering), worn for protection
Covert
hidden or secret:
covert actions
The government was accused of covert military operations against the regime.
Opposite
overt
