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283. Why in the world?＝一体全体
Why in the world: why really? why in fact? 一体全体、なぜを強調した言い方 Jim: Why in the world is she late to our meeting? Sam: She sent me a text about 5 minutes ago. She got caught in traffic due to an accident.…
282. Pass out＝気を失う
Pass out: lose consciousness; faint 気を失う、意識を失う、失神する Frank: What happened to Jim last night? Tom: He was passed out drunk. Drank too much at the Christmas party, so I had to take him home. フランク：夕べ、ジムに…
471. Go wrong＝うまくいかない
Go wrong: fail: not happened as planned うまくいかない、間違った方向に進む、間違える、計画した方に進まない Tim: I was trying to fix my car today, but something went wrong. Sam: What happened? Tim: Not sure, I think there's a leak som…
281. To the letter＝文字通りに
To the letter: exactly as written or instructed; perfectly 文字通りに、書かれたとおりに、完璧に Boss: Can you recopy this spreadsheet? I need it to be an exact duplicate, down to the letter. Manager: Sure, I'll have i…
280. Keep a stiff upper lip＝くじけない
Keep a stiff upper lip: be brave and calm in a difficult situation くじけない、唇を引き締めた状態にする、勇気のある、困難な状況で冷静な Commentator: Look at the state of the boxer in the eighth round. His right eye is practically swol…
279. In the middle of something＝真っ最中
In the middle of something: while something is happening; during something 真っ最中、真っ只中、物事が起きている最中、物事の間に Manager: Hey Boss, may I speak to you for a minute? Boss: Not now, I'm in the middle of a phone ca…
278. Lay something out＝きちんと並べる、服を用意する
Lay something out: arrange or organize something きちんと並べる、整える、配置する lay out clothes:服を用意する Mom: Okay, I'm going to lay out your clothes tomorrow for school. Make sure you get some sleep. Son: Okay mom,…
466. Be concerned about someone or something＝～について心配している
Be concerned about someone or something: worry about someone or something （人）または（物事）について心配している Rick: Everything okay? Noriko: I am a little concerned about my TOEIC exam. I don't want to take it agai…
277. Be in one's element=本領を発揮している
Be in one's element: be in a happy and comfortable situation 本領を発揮している、ちょうどよい状況にある、得意な領域 Frank: I like training in the dojo any chance I get. It's good to be in your element. フランク：可能な限り道場でトレーニングするのが好き…
276. The first leg＝旅の一区切り
The first leg: the first part of a trip 旅の一区切り、最初の行程 Rick: Where did you go for vacation? Sam: Well, t he first leg of the tour was London and then we went around Europe. リック：休暇中にどこへ行ったのですか？ サム：そうだね…
275. Read between the lines＝行間を読む
Read between the lines: guess at something that has not been stated directly. 行間を読む、述べられていること以外の何かを考える Rick: My favorite book is the Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Sam: Why? Rick: It isn't as importan…
274. Ask for someone's hand=結婚を申し込む
Ask for someone's hand: ask for permission to marry someone 結婚を申し込む Arthur: What is it that you want, sir? Lancelot: I ask for your daughter's hand in marriage. Arthur: What do you think you've done t…