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132. Be knocked out cold 完全にノックアウトされる
Be knocked out cold; become unconscious from a blow to the head. Commentator: The boxer is knocked out cold from the right hook. The World Champion holds retains his title belt once again. *日本語では「完全にノ…
131. On the spot 直ちにその場で
On the spot: at that exact time and place News Report: When the criminal showed up at the location, he was arrested by police on the spot. After a 6 month operation, police finally caught the criminal…
130. First-rate 一流
First-rate: excellent Susan: Our program is first rate! *日本語では「一流の、最高の、素晴らしい」という意味です。 スーザン「私たちのプログラムは一流です！」 ================================================= ■ 英語が話せる！「SEI 新宿英会話教室」 http://www.sayinsei…
129. Turn over a new leaf 心機一転
Turn over a new leaf: decide to improve your behavior News Report: 42 year old Robert Stone was homeless for two years due to a massive drug problem. But now, he decided to turn over a new leaf and st…
128. Follow in someone's footsteps 足跡をたどる
follow in someone's footsteps: follow someone's example Boy: I want to be like you when I grow up Father: So, you want to follow in my footsteps, huh? Well, you had better get started soon. *日本語では「足跡を…
127. The Icing on the Cake 最高
The icing on the cake: the best part Tom: Check out my new Mac. It goes well with my iPad and iPhone. What do you think? Noriko: Nice! Tom: The icing on the cake? I got all of these things for half pr…
125. Be on the cutting edge (of something) 最先端の
Be on the cutting edge of something: be the leader (in a certain field) Elon: Our vehicles are on the cutting edge of new technology. Our company is the future. *日本語では「最先端の」という意味です。 エロン「私たちの車は、最新技術の最先…
124. Put two and two together 結論を導く
Put two and two together: figure something out from what one sees, hears, learns, etc. Sam: Can you figure out this math problem? I can't seem to put two and two together to solve this. John: Don't lo…
123. Catch one's eye 目に留まる
Catch one's eye: attract one's attention John: Take a look at this bracelet. I got it in Japan. Will: Wow, it's shiny! John: Yeah. It caught my eye as I was visiting one of the temples. *日本語では「目に留まる」と…
121. For Good 永遠に
For Good: forever; permanently Sam: What happened here? Lawrence: The lush trees and the oasis were taken over by the desert. It is gone for good now. *日本語では「永遠に」という意味です。 サム「ここで何が起こったのですか？」 ローレンス「青々と…
120. Wide-eyed びっくり！
Wide-eyed: very surprised John: Did you see that? Sam: What? John: That shooting star! It was huge! Sam: Why are you so wide-eyed? John: I've seen one before. Amazing! *日本語では「とても驚いた、びっくり」という意味です。 ジョ…
118. Shoplift 万引きする
Shoplift: steal (something) from a store Jim: I don't know how people shoplift and steal items from stores. There are cameras everywhere. *日本語では「万引きをする」という意味です。 ジム「どうやって、人々が万引きをしたり、店から商品を盗むのか分からないよ。あち…