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167. Be steaming 湯気が出る！？
Be steaming: be angry Noriko: Have you seen Amy? She's steaming. Sam: Why? Noriko: She got into an argument with her boyfriend over the phone during her lunch break. *直訳すると「湯気がでる」ですが、日本語では「怒っている」という意…
165. Be fed up (with someone or something) 嫌気がさす
Be fed up (with someone or something): be tired of; be at the end of your patience Police: What seems to be the problem? Resident: I'm fed up with my neighbor. He is always playing his music too loudl…
163. Hang on for dear life 必死に踏ん張る
Hang on for dear life: hold something very tightly Kevin: I was climbing a mountain the other day and almost slipped. I had to hold on for dear life. *日本語では「必死に踏ん張る」という意味です。 ケヴィン「この間、山に登っていたんだけど、ほとんど滑…
162. Freak out ちょっとパニック状態
freak out: lose one's self control Roy: What's going on with Jason? George: Jason lost a day’s work on his computer, and he freaked out! *日本語では「パニック状態になる」といった意味でカジュアルな場面で使われます。 ロイ「ジェイソンはどうしたの？」 ジョージ「コ…
161. Be fast asleep 熟睡する
Be fast asleep: Be sleeping deeply John: Where is our tour guide? Sam: He's fast asleep outside. Do you want me to go get him? *日本語では「熟睡する」という意味です。 ジョン「ツアーガイドさんはどこですか？」 サム「彼は外で熟睡しているよ。彼を連れてきてほしいですか？」…
160. Make oneself at home くつろぐ
make oneself at home: make yourself comfortable in someone else’s home John: Sally came and visited the other day, didn't she? How was it? Sam: When Sally visited us, she made herself at home. She coo…
157. Be red in the face 赤面する
Be red in the face: be embarrassed John: What's so funny? Sam: Look at my son. He is red in the face. He's embarrassed by all of the attention he is getting from people. *日本語では「（恥ずかしくて、困惑して）顔が赤くなる、赤面…
156. Lose it 感情を爆発させる
Lose it: become too excited DJ: Okay everyone I need everyone to lose it in 3...2...1... GO! The crowd cheers loudly *日本語では「感情を爆発させる」という意味です。 DJ「さあ、みなさん、さあ、盛り上がっていきますよ～321 ゴー！」 聴衆は、大きな声で歓声をあげる。 =====…
154. Eat their words 発言を撤回する
Eat their words: admit that what one said is wrong. Sam: People do not believe in me, but I'm going to make them eat their words. *日本語では「発言を撤回する」という意味です。 サム「人々は私のことを信じないが、私は彼らの前言を撤回させてみせるよ。」 ========…
153. Smooth sailing 順風満帆
Smooth sailing: easy and without problems Manager: Once we get over this initial problem, it will be smooth sailing. Boss: I hope so. I want to see your report tomorrow. *日本語では「順風満帆、順調な」という意味です。 マネー…
152. In the public eye 世間の目にさらされて
In the public eye: well known; in the news Cary: It's difficult being in the public eye. Yes, you're popular, but some of the little things, like going to the supermarket or shopping, become difficult…
151. Learn the ropes コツを学ぶ
learn the ropes: learn how to do something Coach: Why do you want to learn boxing? George: I want to get stronger. To be a better person. Could you show me the ropes? Coach: Come back tomorrow and we'…