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150. Give someone the green light 青信号？
Give someone the green light: give someone permission to do or start something. Chris: Can we start our project? Nick: Not sure. Did our professor give us the green light? Chris: I received an email l…
149. In one's blood 生まれつき
In one's blood: in one's personality or character George: Why do you continue to fight? Tim: It's in my blood, friend. I have to fight. I have to train. It puts me in a great mood. *日本語では「生まれつき、もって生まれ…
148. Make an A (a B, etc;) 良い成績を取る
Make an A (a B, etc;): earn a grade (A, B, etc) in school. Sam: Did you make an A on your exam? George: Honestly, no. I didn't really study. *日本語では「良い成績をとる」という意味です。 サム「テストでAを取ったの？（良い成績だったの？）」 ジョージ「正直に…
145. Throw cold water on something 冷や水を浴びせる!?
Throw cold water on something; discourage a plan, an idea, a dream, etc John: My friends and family always throw cold water on my dreams. Noriko: Why do you let them? John: I don't know. They are peo…
144. Be a bookworm 本の虫!?
Be a bookworm: love to read John: What are your hobbies? Sam: I'm a huge bookworm. I read a new book every week. *日本語では「本の虫になる」つまり、「本が大好きだ」という意味です。 ジョン「あなたの趣味は何ですか？」 サム「僕は本が大好きなんです。新しい本を毎週読んでいます。」 ==…
143. Have the time of one's life 楽しむ
Have the time of one's life: have a wonderful time Noriko: This place is fun, isn't it? Ayane: Indeed! I'm having the time of my life. Noriko: We definitely have to come back again. *日本語では「楽しむ、充実する」とい…
142. Roll out the red carpet (for someone) 大歓迎する
Roll out the red carpet (for someone): welcome an important guest with special treatment. News report: When Tom Cruise visited Japan, so many fans rolled out the red carpet. *日本語では「丁重にお迎えする、盛大に歓迎する」と…
137. Get one's hands on something 手に入れる
get one's hands on something: take ahold of something Ken: I can't wait to get my hands on the new Playstation 4. Mom: If you pass your school exams, I'll buy it for you. Ken: Okay, mom. *日本語では「手に入れる…
136. Safe and sound 無事に
safe and sound: safe and healthy; with no damage or injury. Mom: Make sure you come back home safe and sound before nightfall. *日本語では「無事に、安全に」という意味です。 母親「日が暮れる前に無事に帰って来るんですよ」 =========================…
135. Be the apple of one's eye 自慢の種
be the apple of one's eye: be one's favorite person or thing. Commentator: After seeing her son race for the first time on the big stage, she beamed with pride. He is truly the apple of her eye. *日本語…
134. As cool as a cucumber 冷静沈着な
As cool as a cucumber: very calm and relaxed Sam: Ken won the championship, but he is as cool as a cucumber. *直訳すると「キュウリと同じくらいクール」ですが、日本語では「冷静沈着な」という意味です。面白い表現ですね。 サム「ケンは優勝したけれど、冷静沈着です。」 ===========…
133. Be scared out of one's wits 怖くて腰を抜かす
Be scared out of one's wits: be very afraid Susan: Oh my goodness! Get these birds off me! I'm scared out of my wits! *日本語では「余りにも恐ろしくて、腰を抜かす」という意味です。 スーザン「大変だわ！鳥をあっちへやって！私は腰が抜けるほど（鳥が）怖いの！」 ===========…