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189. Be well-off 裕福な～
Be well-off: have a lot of money; be rich Rick: My uncle is well-off. He won the lottery last year, and invested into several business. John: How lucky. I hope he doesn't spend it all on senseless thi…
188. In addition さらに
In addition: also Noriko: I need to stop by the supermarket to pick up some groceries. In addition, I'm heading to a drugstore. Do you need anything? Sam: No, I'm fine. *日本語では 「さらに、追加して」という意味です。 ノリコ「食…
187. Make a living 生計を立てる
Make a living: earn money for food, housing, etc Rick: What does Sam do? Larry: He makes a living as a chef. *日本語では「生計を立てる、お金を稼ぐ」という意味です。 リック「サムは何の仕事をしているの？」 ラリー「彼はシェフとして生計を立てているのよ」 ==================…
186. Be dirt poor 極貧の～
Be dirt poor: have very little money Sam: Look at that guy! He's homeless. Rick: Yeah it is really sad. He's dirt poor. *日本語では「極貧の」という意味です。 サム「あの人を見て。ホームレスだね。」 リック「ああ、本当に悲しいね。彼は極貧だよ。」 ================…
185. One in a million 百万に一つの～
One in a million; unique; very special Susan: I am so happy to have gotten married to my husband. He's one in a million. *日本語では「百万に一つの、めったにない」という意味です。 スーザン「私は、夫と結婚して本当に幸せだわ。彼は百万人に一人の人だもの」 ============…
299. Thank about someone or something
Think about someone or something: consider; anticipate; form a mental image of someone or something. Sam: I need to think about what to write in my next report. Rick: Okay, let me know when you finish…
298. Stare at someone or something
Stare at someone or something: look at someone or something with wide eyes Noriko: Why is your cat staring at me with such wide eyes? Rick: Oh don't worry. It looks at everyone the same way. ========…
184. At times 時々
At times: sometimes; occasionally Rick: Do you have any bad habits? John: Yeah, at times, I eat too much ice cream. *日本語では「時々」という意味です。 リック「何か悪い習慣でもある？」 ジョン「うん、時々。アイスクリームを食べすぎちゃうんだ」 ：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：…
183. Have second thoughts (about something) 考え直す
Have second thoughts (about something): have doubts (about something) Jim: Let's go skydiving! Tom: I don't know man. I'm having second thoughts. Jim: Don't worry about it. It will be fun. *日本語では「考え直す…
182. Get mad (at someone) 頭にくる
Get mad (at someone): become angry (at someone) Sam: Have you seen Ali? Rick: No, I haven't. Why are you asking? Sam: Good. Don't talk to him. He got mad at his girlfriend , so he isn't in the best m…
181. See eye to eye 見解が一致する
See eye to eye: agree completely Manager: We need to have everyone see eye to eye on this project before we can move forward. Are there any questions? *日本語では「見解が一致する」という意味です。日本語に「目と目を合わせて（気持ちをあわせて）」とい…
180. Be in 人気の～
Be in: be in fashion; be popular Noriko: Have you seen the new fashion line by Ralph Lauren? Miki: No I haven't. Is this supposed to be his new collection. Noriko: Yes, apparently the color navy is i…