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216. Get the shock of one's life=ものすごく驚いたことにあう
Get the shock of one's life: be extremely surprised and scared. ものすごく驚いたことに遇う、衝撃を受ける、ものすごく驚いたり、怖いことを体験する Sam: I got the shock of my life yesterday. Rick: Why? What happened? Sam: My family threw me a…
213. Fight tooth and nail 必死に戦う
Fight tooth and nail: fight very hard Commentator: The competitors are fighting tooth and nail this round. Who will win? *日本語では「必死に戦う」という意味です。 コメンテーター「ライバル同士は、このラウンドを必死に戦っています。誰が勝つのでしょうか？」 ===========…
211. Force someone back 引き戻す
Force something back: make someone go back General: We must advance forward! Captain: Is that necessary, sir? We've already forced the enemy back. General: We must pursue them until there is no more l…
210. Make an attempt 挑む
Make and attempt (to do something): try to do something Sam: How was your painting class the other day? Mark: Made an attempt to paint, but ended up with it all over my hands. *日本語では「挑戦する、挑む、試す」という意味…
208. Set one's sights on (doing) something 目指す
Set one's sights on (doing) something: choose (to do) something as a goal. Will: Have any goals this year? Rick: Yes, I want to squat more than 200 kgs by the end of the year. I think I can make it. I…
207. Break new ground 新天地を開く
Break new ground: do something that has not been done before Evan: Have you finished your new music composition? Wolfgang: Not yet. It's not polished. It needs to be something the people have never se…
206. A bitter pill to swallow 承服できない
A bitter pill to swallow: a difficult thing to accept Commentator: Even though the team fought valiantly, they still came up short in the final play. What a bitter pill to swallow for a team that want…
205. Have one's heart set on something 絶対にしたい
Have one's heart set on something: want something very much Jim: What do you want to do when you grow up? Jake: I want to be a professional snowboarder. I have my heart set on it. *日本語では「絶対に～したいと思う」とい…
204. Be on top of the world とても幸せ
Be on top of the world: be very happy Sam: Where's Kate? Roger: She's at the beach Sam: The beach? Roger: Yeah, haven't you heard? She passed her exam to get into medical school, so she's celebrating…
202. Take a stand 公言する
Take a stand: clearly and loudly declare your point of view News Report: The politician continues to take a stand on environmental issues. *日本語では「公言する、意見を明らかにする」という意味です。 ニュースリポーター「その政治家は環境問題に取り組み続けると…
201. Around the clock 24時間体制で
around the clock: continuously; without a break Manager: We have a major project we have to take care of this month, so we'll be working around the clock to get it done. Any questions? Sam: Yes, when…
200. Chop something down 切り落とす
Chop something down: cut something down, usually a tree Father: Did you chop down the cherry tree? Son: I can't not tell a lie. Yes, I did. *日本語では「切り落とす」という意味です。普通は「木を切り落とす」という時に使われます。 父親「桜の木を切り落としたのか…