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342. Take a shower or bath
Take a shower or bath: wash yourself in the shower or bath. Ron: Hey buddy, me and couple of other guys are heading out for drinks after work. Want to come? Sam: I'm too tired. I'm heading home, takin…
341. Look forward to (doing) something
Look forward to doing something: anticipate (doing) something with pleasure John: Can't wait for next week. Noriko: Why? John: Going to the Caribbean for two weeks. I'm really looking forward to it.
340. Keep in touch (with someone)
Keep in touch (with someone): communicate regularly (with someone) Ron: Hey Jim, it was great to see you again! Jim: Likewise. Let's keep in touch and hang out next time. Ron: Sure!
203. Put up with someone or something 耐える
Put up with someone or something: endure or tolerate someone or something Noriko: I cannot put up with my neighbor Sam: What did he do? Noriko: He is always playing his guitar late at night. *日本語では「耐え…
202. Take a stand 公言する
Take a stand: clearly and loudly declare your point of view News Report: The politician continues to take a stand on environmental issues. *日本語では「公言する、意見を明らかにする」という意味です。 ニュースリポーター「その政治家は環境問題に取り組み続けると…
337. According to someone or something
According to someone or something: as said by someone or something Noriko: According to my doctor, I should drink more water. Roger: What did he suggest? Noriko: At least 8 glasses a day.
201. Around the clock 24時間体制で
around the clock: continuously; without a break Manager: We have a major project we have to take care of this month, so we'll be working around the clock to get it done. Any questions? Sam: Yes, when…
200. Chop something down 切り落とす
Chop something down: cut something down, usually a tree Father: Did you chop down the cherry tree? Son: I can't not tell a lie. Yes, I did. *日本語では「切り落とす」という意味です。普通は「木を切り落とす」という時に使われます。 父親「桜の木を切り落としたのか…
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:…
333. Spend time doing something
Spend time doing something: use time to do something James: How do you like to spend your time? Roger: Mostly surfing. I try to go every weekend. ================================================= ■ 英…
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…