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199. Go head to head (with someone) 直接対決
Go head to head (with someone): argue or fight (with someone) Commentator: These two opponents will go head to head tonight for the main event. **watching TV** Joe: It looks to be a great fight. Sam:…
198. Go out on a limb 危険を冒す
Go out on a limb: do something that could have dangerous consequences Noriko: Why did you climb that mountain? James: I had to. Well...to be honest, I went out on a limb more than anything. Noriko: Th…
197. Have a clear conscience 後ろめたさなしに
Have a clear conscience: be free of guilt John: I had to clear my conscience. Sam: What did you do? John: What I did is not important. What's important is that I make sure I do the right thing from n…
196. On the house 店のおごり
On the house: free; paid for by the merchant John: How much for the drink? Bartender: It's on the house. You're friends with the owner. John: Thanks *日本語では「（店の）おごり、無料」という意味です。 ジョン「飲み物代はいくらですか？」 バーテンダー…
195. Have got to do something やるべきことがある
Have got to do something: have to do something; must do something Roger: I have got to run every day or I'll feel terrible. Nick: That's good for your health. *日本語では「やるべきことがある」という意味です。 ロージャー「毎日走るようにして…
194. Sleep on it 決断を延ばす
Sleep on it: decide later, on the next day. Sam: Are you going to make that big decision soon? Nick: Not yet. I need to sleep on it first, then decide later. *日本語では「問題を一晩寝かせる、決断を延ばす」という意味です。 サム「大きな決断…
193. Right off the bat すぐに
Right off the bat: immediately George: What's that noise? Susan: Roland is screaming. He doesn't want to be left here alone. George: Right off the bat, he's already shouting. *アメリカの口語で「すぐに」という意味です。…
321. As hungry as a bear＝ものすごくお腹が空いて
As hungry as a bear: very hungry ものすごくお腹が空いて（クマのように腹ペコで） Sam: I'm hungry as a bear. I can eat anything right now. サム：ものすごくお腹が空いてるんだ。今なら何でも食べられる ================================================= ■ 英語が話…
318. Soul mate=気の合う人、心の友
Soul mate: perfect life partner 気の合う人、心の友、人生のパートナーとして最良の人 Anna: Have you heard from Kate? Is she still dating Sam? Noriko: Yes. She said she found her soul mate. They will be getting married in Decemb…
191. Follow the crowd 大勢に従う
Follow the crowd: do what everyone else does Noriko: What do you think of the student? Sam: She is not self-assertive. She always just follows the crowd. *日本語では「大勢に従う、自分の考えをあまりもたずに大多数に従う」という意味です。 ノリ…
189. Be well-off 裕福な～
Be well-off: have a lot of money; be rich Rick: My uncle is well-off. He won the lottery last year, and invested into several business. John: How lucky. I hope he doesn't spend it all on senseless thi…
187. Make a living 生計を立てる
Make a living: earn money for food, housing, etc Rick: What does Sam do? Larry: He makes a living as a chef. *日本語では「生計を立てる、お金を稼ぐ」という意味です。 リック「サムは何の仕事をしているの？」 ラリー「彼はシェフとして生計を立てているのよ」 ==================…