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Question 1

Go hand in hand

Answer 1

closely associated.
“she had the confidence that usually goes hand in hand with experience”

Question 2

Cold tender variety

Answer 2

In horticulture, “cold tender” or “frost-tender” describes plants that are not able to withstand freezing temperatures or frost

Question 3

Winter hardiness

Answer 3

Winter hardy” means a plant can survive the winter’s cold temperatures and harsh conditions, typically without significant damage or death

Question 4

Bank on

Answer 4

to expect something or depend on something happening:
Can I bank on your support?
[ + -ing verb ] I wouldn’t bank on him being there.

Question 5

Take hold

Answer 5

start to have an effect.
“the reforms of the late nineteenth century had taken hold”

Question 6

Take a well-earned pause

Answer 6

Taking a “well-earned pause” means taking a break that is deserved, typically after working hard or facing a challenging period. The phrase emphasizes that the break is not just a break, but a deserved rest due to the prior effort

Question 7

I’ve no doubt I’ll crash it !

Answer 7

“I’ve no doubt we’ll crush it” means the speaker is confident they will achieve a significant and successful outcome, potentially even surpassing expectations, in a particular endeavor

Question 8

unprecedented

Answer 8

never done or known before.
“the emphasis has been on shaping bold solutions to save lives and livelihoods in these unprecedented times”
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Question 9

McDonaldization

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McDonaldization refers to the process by which principles of the fast-food industry, such as efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control, are applied to various aspects of society. It signifies the increasing standardization, predictability, and uniformity of various social institutions and processes, mimicking the structure and operation of a fast-food restaurant.

Question 10

By all means

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used to give permission:
“May I borrow this book?” “By all means.”

Question 11

Make me headspin

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Make someone’s head spin” is an idiom that means to make someone feel confused or dizzy, either literally or figuratively

Question 12

Tote

Answer 12

carry something, especially something heavy or awkward:
tote something around She usually toted the pup around in her handbag.

Question 13

Oying

Answer 13

Oy” is a common interjection, often used to express a variety of emotions like surprise, annoyance, or even emphasis

Question 14

In a nutshell

Answer 14

in the fewest possible words.
“she put the matter in a nutshell”

Question 15

Fret

Answer 15

1.
be constantly or visibly worried or anxious.
“she fretted about the cost of groceries”

Question 16

Bout

Answer 16

a short period of intense activity of a specified kind.
“occasional bouts of strenuous exercise”

Question 17

Lateral question

Answer 17

lateral question” refers to a type of question that encourages creative and unconventional thinking, often prompting someone to consider a problem or situation from a different perspective or approach, rather than a straightforward or logical one

Question 18

Lateral

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側面の」「横方向の」という意味ですが、特に中心線や正中線から外れた方向、または既存の枠にとらわれないことを意識した表現

relating to the sides of an object or plant or to sideways movement:
lateral movement

Question 19

Unintuitive

Answer 19

not easy to use or learn, especially without any special training or practice: At first the game can seem somewhat unintuitive, although it is actually quite easy to learn.6

Question 20

Incognito

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of a person) having one’s true identity concealed.
“in order to observe you have to be incognito”
Similar:
disguised

Question 21

iterate

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to repeat a process, especially as part of a computer program

Question 22

Stuck in the weeds

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Stuck in the weeds” is a colloquial expression meaning to be overwhelmed or entangled in small details, preventing one from focusing on the bigger picture or achieving a goal

Question 23

Burning question

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A “burning question” is an idiom that describes a question that is very important, urgent, and requires a quick answer. It suggests a strong feeling of needing to know the answer, often due

Question 24

Follow up question

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follow-up question is a question asked after an initial statement or answer to clarify, elaborate on, or gain more information about it. It’s a way to delve deeper into a topic and ensure understanding or to show interest in the topic

Question 25

sterilized

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made free from bacteria or other living microorganisms. "sterilized jars" 2. (of a person or animal) deprived of the ability to produce offspring, typically by removing or blocking the sex organs. "sterilized pets are often easier to train"

Question 26

Within an inch of life

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To within an inch of one's life" is an idiom that means to be very close to death or disaster, or to be treated or damaged severely. It implies a situation where someone is almost killed or is experiencing extreme hardship

Question 27

Biofilm

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A layer of bacteria or other microbes that grows on and sticks to the surface of a structure. A biofilm may cover natural surfaces, such as teeth. They may also grow in or on medical devices, such as catheters or artificial joints. Bacteria growing as a biofilm are hard to treat with antibiotics

Question 28

Talk out of school

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Talking out of school" means to reveal secrets, gossip, or confidential information that should be kept private or secret. It's essentially sharing information that was meant to be kept confidential

Question 29

In my back pocket

Answer 29

(idiomatic) Ready if needed, in reserve, prepared, available for use whenever it might be advantageous

Question 30

Expediency

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the situation in which something is helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable: matter of expediency Many of the changes were a matter of expediency rather than of principle. 便宜上　

Question 31

Wins out expediency

Answer 31

1 "Wins out expediency" means that convenience or self-interest ultimately prevails over other considerations, such as morality or principle. It suggests that actions are chosen for practical benefit rather than what is right or ethical