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330. By mistake
By mistake: accidentally; in error Son: Sorry mom! Mom: Sorry for what, son? Son: I spilled the coffee beans by mistake.
196. On the house 店のおごり
On the house: free; paid for by the merchant John: How much for the drink? Bartender: It's on the house. You're friends with the owner. John: Thanks *日本語では「（店の）おごり、無料」という意味です。 ジョン「飲み物代はいくらですか？」 バーテンダー…
328. Go back (to a place)＝戻る
Go back (to a place): return (to a place) 場所に戻る Tim: Where are you going for vacation? James: Going back to my hometown. My whole family will be there. ティム：休暇中にはどこへ行くつもり？ ジェームス：地元に戻るつもりだよ。家族全員がいる予定なんだ…
195. Have got to do something やるべきことがある
Have got to do something: have to do something; must do something Roger: I have got to run every day or I'll feel terrible. Nick: That's good for your health. *日本語では「やるべきことがある」という意味です。 ロージャー「毎日走るようにして…
194. Sleep on it 決断を延ばす
Sleep on it: decide later, on the next day. Sam: Are you going to make that big decision soon? Nick: Not yet. I need to sleep on it first, then decide later. *日本語では「問題を一晩寝かせる、決断を延ばす」という意味です。 サム「大きな決断…
193. Right off the bat すぐに
Right off the bat: immediately George: What's that noise? Susan: Roland is screaming. He doesn't want to be left here alone. George: Right off the bat, he's already shouting. *アメリカの口語で「すぐに」という意味です。…
324. Give something back (to someone)＝（人に）返す
Give something back to someone: return something (to someone) （人に）返す、返却する John: When you're done, could you give me back my pen? Sam: Sure, no problem. Just let me write this address down first. ジョン：終…
323. Look at someone or something
Look at someone or something: direct your eyes to someone or something George: What are you doing? Sam: I have to look at my notes again. I think we missed a step.
321. As hungry as a bear＝ものすごくお腹が空いて
As hungry as a bear: very hungry ものすごくお腹が空いて（クマのように腹ペコで） Sam: I'm hungry as a bear. I can eat anything right now. サム：ものすごくお腹が空いてるんだ。今なら何でも食べられる ================================================= ■ 英語が話…
192. Pull into a place 車で立ち寄る
Pull into a place: arrive at a place by car, bus, or train Sam: I'm hungry. Want to pull into the McDonald's over there? Dave: Sure, why not? Let's get something to eat. *日本語では「（車、電車、バイク等の乗り物で）寄る」という意…
319. Eat out：外食する
Eat out: eat in a restaurant 外食する：レストランで食べる Tim: I usually eat out 3 nights a week. Don: Where did you go yesterday? Tim: Some Italian place near my house. ティム：僕は大体、１週間に３回外食するんだ。 ドン：昨日はどこへ行ったの？ ティム：家の…
318. Soul mate=気の合う人、心の友
Soul mate: perfect life partner 気の合う人、心の友、人生のパートナーとして最良の人 Anna: Have you heard from Kate? Is she still dating Sam? Noriko: Yes. She said she found her soul mate. They will be getting married in Decemb…