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135. Be the apple of one's eye 自慢の種
be the apple of one's eye: be one's favorite person or thing. Commentator: After seeing her son race for the first time on the big stage, she beamed with pride. He is truly the apple of her eye. *日本語…
167. Be proud of someone or something
Be proud of someone or something: be very pleased with someone or something. Mom: You got 1st place in the contest! I'm so proud of you. Son: Thanks, Mom.
134. As cool as a cucumber 冷静沈着な
As cool as a cucumber: very calm and relaxed Sam: Ken won the championship, but he is as cool as a cucumber. *直訳すると「キュウリと同じくらいクール」ですが、日本語では「冷静沈着な」という意味です。面白い表現ですね。 サム「ケンは優勝したけれど、冷静沈着です。」 ===========…
133. Be scared out of one's wits 怖くて腰を抜かす
Be scared out of one's wits: be very afraid Susan: Oh my goodness! Get these birds off me! I'm scared out of my wits! *日本語では「余りにも恐ろしくて、腰を抜かす」という意味です。 スーザン「大変だわ！鳥をあっちへやって！私は腰が抜けるほど（鳥が）怖いの！」 ===========…
132. Be knocked out cold 完全にノックアウトされる
Be knocked out cold; become unconscious from a blow to the head. Commentator: The boxer is knocked out cold from the right hook. The World Champion holds retains his title belt once again. *日本語では「完全にノ…
131. Look out! 気を付けて！
Look out: Be careful!; Be alert! Will: Look out! Avalanche! Kate: Wow that was close! Thanks for the warning. I hope no one else was hurt. *日本語では「気を付けて！」という意味です。 ウィル「気を付けて！雪崩だ！」 ケイト「わぁ、すぐそばだったわ。忠告してくれ…
161. Lend someone a helping hand
Lend someone a helping hand: help (someone) Commentator: The player got hit with a big shot, so the referee is helping him up and back on his feet. ================================================= ■…
130. It turns out that 明らかになる
It turns out that: what is finally clear that John: What happened to your car? Sam: Well, it turns out I ran over a nail. *日本語では「判明する、明らかになる」という意味です。 ジョン「車、どうしたの？」 サム「それが、釘の上を走ったってことが分かったんだよ。」 ：：：：：：：…
131. On the spot 直ちにその場で
On the spot: at that exact time and place News Report: When the criminal showed up at the location, he was arrested by police on the spot. After a 6 month operation, police finally caught the criminal…
156. On time
On time: at the arranged time; not late Noriko: We're going to be late. Ron: Relax. I just received a message on my phone. The train is late, but it will make up time as it gets going. We'll get to t…
155. Hand something in
Hand something in: give something that is due to someone. Miss Park: Okay class, make sure you hand in your homework tomorrow. Tom: What pages? Miss Park: From page 16-20. All of Chapter 3.
154. Sign up for something
Sign up for something: agree to do something by writing your name John: We need to sign up for the contest. Sam: What for? John: To have a chance to win the prize.