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151. Learn the ropes コツを学ぶ
learn the ropes: learn how to do something Coach: Why do you want to learn boxing? George: I want to get stronger. To be a better person. Could you show me the ropes? Coach: Come back tomorrow and we'…
150. Give someone the green light 青信号？
Give someone the green light: give someone permission to do or start something. Chris: Can we start our project? Nick: Not sure. Did our professor give us the green light? Chris: I received an email l…
195. Give in
Give in: agree to something you didn't want to agree to before Sam: I don't want to give in to eating this cake. But, maybe I'll just have a piece.
194. Change one's mind
Change one's mind: begin to think differently about something Salesman: Okay, so do you want to buy this car? Tim: No thanks, I think I'll hold off. Salesman: Okay then, let me know if you change your…
193. Be opposed to something
Be opposed to something: disagree strongly with a plan, an idea, etc. Mom: I am absolutely opposed to your smoking. Son: Come on, mom. I'll just smoke outside. Mom: No, it is unacceptable. ==========…
149. In one's blood 生まれつき
In one's blood: in one's personality or character George: Why do you continue to fight? Tim: It's in my blood, friend. I have to fight. I have to train. It puts me in a great mood. *日本語では「生まれつき、もって生まれ…
191. Hit the books
Hit the books: study Teacher: You have to hit the books if you want to get into the university. Student: How much do I have to study? Teacher: That's the wrong question. You should ask how to study be…
148. Make an A (a B, etc;) 良い成績を取る
Make an A (a B, etc;): earn a grade (A, B, etc) in school. Sam: Did you make an A on your exam? George: Honestly, no. I didn't really study. *日本語では「良い成績をとる」という意味です。 サム「テストでAを取ったの？（良い成績だったの？）」 ジョージ「正直に…
189. Be capable of doing something ＝～ができる
Be capable of doing something: have the ability to do something ～ができる、～をする能力がある James: My older brother Sam is capable of breaking all types of records at his school. Roger: Really, doing what? James:…
147. Now and then 時折
Now and them: sometimes John: How often do you eat sweets? Noriko: Not much. I eat ice cream every now and then, but other than that, I don't really eat sweets. *日本語では「時折、時々」という意味です。 ジョン「甘いものは、どのくらいの…
146. Go by 通り過ぎる
Go by: pass "The car wanted to go by, but there's too much traffic." "A month has already gone by." *日本語では「通り過ぎる」という意味です。 「その車は通り過ぎたかったのだが、交通量が多すぎた。」 「既に1か月が過ぎました」 ：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：：： 英語が話せる！…
145. Throw cold water on something 冷や水を浴びせる!?
Throw cold water on something; discourage a plan, an idea, a dream, etc John: My friends and family always throw cold water on my dreams. Noriko: Why do you let them? John: I don't know. They are peo…