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172. So far 今のところ
So far: until now; up to the present time Manager: How much of the research project have you completed? Tim: So far, I have completed the report regarding the market sales for this quarter. *日本語では「…
171. Make a mistake 間違える
Make a mistake: do something incorrectly Son: Sorry, I accidentally spilled the cocoa. Mom: Don't mind if you make a mistake. *日本語では「間違える」という意味です。 息子「ごめんなさい。ココアをうっかりこぼしちゃった。」 母親「間違えがあってもあまり気にしないのよ。」…
170. Later on 後で
Later on: later; at some time in the future Sam: What are going to do later? Roger: I plan on ordering a pizza later on and staying in to watch movies. *日本語では「後ほど、あとで、いつか」 サム「後で何するの？」 ロージャー「後でピザを注文して…
275. Let someone out
Let someone out: allow someone to leave News Reporter: When will the prisoner be released? Warden: He is still serving his sentence, so he will not be let out anytime soon.
274. Be over
Be over: be finished; end Roger: The concert will be over in the next hour. Kate: So we have to enjoy it while it lasts.
273. Spend time (with someone)
Spend time (with someone): use time (with someone) John: My grandparents love to spend time with my children. It makes them happy. Sam: That's wonderful. They seem like very kind people. =============…
169. As easy as pie 朝飯前の～
As easy as pie: very simple, easy Kate: How was the exam? Michelle: It was as easy as pie. I finished it in 5 minutes. *「（パイを食べるくらいに嬉しくなるほど）簡単な」、「朝飯前の」「容易な」という意味です。 ケイト「テストはどうだった？」 マイケル「すごく簡単だったよ。5分で終…
168. Go after someone or something 追いかける
Go after someone or something: try to get or catch someone or something News Reporter: Any new developments regarding the jewel thief in the area? Police: We are going after the criminal in question n…
167. Be steaming 湯気が出る！？
Be steaming: be angry Noriko: Have you seen Amy? She's steaming. Sam: Why? Noriko: She got into an argument with her boyfriend over the phone during her lunch break. *直訳すると「湯気がでる」ですが、日本語では「怒っている」という意…
269. Take something away
Take something away: remove something. Waiter: Excuse me, may I take away any extra plates? Tim: Sure, thank you.
166. Turn something down 下げる
Turn something down: make something less loud or less strong Ken: Hey, could you turn down the TV? I'm trying to take a nap. Noriko: Oops, sorry. I didn't know. *日本語では「（音量などを）下げる、弱める」という意味です。 ケン「ねえ、テレ…
267. Again and again
Again and again: many times, repeatedly Tim: We went to eat sushi last night, and it was interesting to see the conveyor belt. Sam: Conveyor belt? Tim: Yeah, the sushi is on a conveyor belt, and it ro…