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367. Be pregnant
Be pregnant: be going to have a baby Noriko: Have you heard about Kate? Susan: No, what happened? Noriko: She 's pregnant. Susan: Really? How many months? ============================================…
221. Face-to-Face
Face-to-face: in direct contact; in person Noriko: I don't like the recent email culture nowadays. Susan: What do you mean? Noriko: I prefer meeting people face-to-face.
365. Be scared of someone or something
Be scared of someone or something: fear; be afraid of someone or something. Rick: Is there anything you're really afraid of? Noriko: Yes, I am scared of spiders.
220. A close call
A close call: a narrow escape Noriko: Wow did you see those two cars? They almost got into an accident. Susan: Yeah, I saw that. Talk about a close call, huh?
219. Back off (from someone)
Back off (from someone): move in reverse; stop threatening (someone) John: Hey back off, I don't want to get in a fight. Bar Customer: What did you say to me? Police: Excuse me, back off sir! We do no…
218. In a flash＝すぐに
In a flash: very quickly, instantly すぐに、素早く News Reporter: In a flash, the flooding began . There was no warning . Be careful out there! ニュースリポーター：急に洪水が起きました。なんの警戒もありませんでした。洪水はすぐに起きました。注意してください。 =…
360. Look like someone or something
Look like someone or something: be similar in appearance to someone or something George: You look like your mother Noriko: Really? Many people say so, but I don't see it.
217. At first glance＝一見して
At first glance: at the first quick look 一見して、一見したところでは、一目見て、見てすぐに Rick: Hey, you changed shirts? Sam: Yeah, I got spaghetti sauce on the other one. Rick: Really, I didn't notice anything. Sam: At fi…
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…
357. In front of someone or something
In front of someone or something: ahead of; before someone or something Kate: Where are you? I can't seem to find you. Susan: I'm standing in front of the shop. Can you see me?
215. Be in charge (of someone of something)＝～を担当する
Be in charge of (someone or something): be responsible (for someone or something) （人または物事）～に担当する、責任をもつ Jim: How is the new job? Sam: Not too bad. I'm manager at my local gym, so I' m in charge of open…
214. Set out (on a hike, a walk, a trip)＝（旅行、散歩に）出かける
Set out (on a hike, a walk, a trip): begin (a hike, a walk, a trip, an adventure, etc.) （ハイキング、散歩、旅行、冒険に）出かける、始める Linda: Where are you going this summer? Kate: Hiking. I'm setting out on a trip by mys…