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210. Take a ferry (a bus, a train, a plane)
Take a ferry (a bus, a train, a plane): go by ferry (bus, train, plane) Susan: Where are you headed for your holiday? Frank: I'm taking a ferry across the Caribbean. I'll be gone for two weeks. ======…
157. Be red in the face 赤面する
Be red in the face: be embarrassed John: What's so funny? Sam: Look at my son. He is red in the face. He's embarrassed by all of the attention he is getting from people. *日本語では「（恥ずかしくて、困惑して）顔が赤くなる、赤面…
156. Lose it 感情を爆発させる
Lose it: become too excited DJ: Okay everyone I need everyone to lose it in 3...2...1... GO! The crowd cheers loudly *日本語では「感情を爆発させる」という意味です。 DJ「さあ、みなさん、さあ、盛り上がっていきますよ～321 ゴー！」 聴衆は、大きな声で歓声をあげる。 =====…
155. Take a look (at something) 見る
Take a look at something: look quickly (at something) John: Hey, do you see that mountain in the distance? Sam: No, let me take a look...Wow it's huge. Is that Mount Fuji? John: Yeah. Amazing, isn't i…
206. What's the matter (with something or something)?
What's the matter (with something or something)?: What's wrong with someone or something John: What's the matter? Noriko: I dropped the last egg on the counter. Sorry about that.
205. Can't stand something
Can't stand something: dislike something very much Roger: I don't like living here. I simply can't stand it. Tom: Why? What's wrong? Roger: Look at that factory! All of the smog in the air. I can smel…
204. Get worse and worse
Get worse and worse: become very bad Susan: How is she? Doctor: I'm sorry to say, but her condition is getting worse and worse. She will have to stay in the hospital for a few more days. ============…
203. Turn something on
Turn something on: start a machine or the flow of electricity John: Hey Sam, could you turn on the light please? I'm looking for my glasses. Sam: Sure. Hold on.
154. Eat their words 発言を撤回する
Eat their words: admit that what one said is wrong. Sam: People do not believe in me, but I'm going to make them eat their words. *日本語では「発言を撤回する」という意味です。 サム「人々は私のことを信じないが、私は彼らの前言を撤回させてみせるよ。」 ========…
200. Be/get angry about something
Be/get angry about something: feel very upset or unhappy about a situation. Molly: What are you angry about? Aunt Sharon: Where are my glasses? I told you to keep them in one place. =================…
153. Smooth sailing 順風満帆
Smooth sailing: easy and without problems Manager: Once we get over this initial problem, it will be smooth sailing. Boss: I hope so. I want to see your report tomorrow. *日本語では「順風満帆、順調な」という意味です。 マネー…
152. In the public eye 世間の目にさらされて
In the public eye: well known; in the news Cary: It's difficult being in the public eye. Yes, you're popular, but some of the little things, like going to the supermarket or shopping, become difficult…