【英熟語】89. What’s Going on? どうしたの?

What’s going on?: What’s happening?

Child: What’s going on? Why didn’t you buy me ice cream? 

*日本語では「どうしたの?」という意味です。

子ども「なんで?どうして僕にアイスクリームを買ってくれないの?」


Sam: What is going on?

Firefighter: Step back, sir. We have a major fire that we have to put out. Please follow the safety markers and stay away from the blaze. 

 

337. According to someone or something

According to someone or something: as said by someone or something

Noriko: According to my doctor, I should drink more water. 

Roger: What did he suggest?

Noriko: At least 8 glasses a day.

317. What if~=もし~だったらどうか

What if: what will happen if
もし~だったらどうか、もし~だったら何が起こるか


Son: What will happen if you put the popcorn in the microwave?

Mom: When it gets too hot, the kernels begin to pop

息子:もし電子レンジにポップコーンをいれたらどうなるの?

母親:熱くなりすぎてきたら、トウモロコシの種が跳ねだすのよ

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264. As for someone or something

As for someone or something: regarding or concerning someone or something.

Susan: We have to look at our reports again. As for you Sam, did you update our website?

Sam: Yes, it should be good to go. Please let me know if you see any mistakes.

248. As well as~

As well as: in addition to; and also


John: Which flavor of ice cream do you prefer?

Tim: I like chocolate ice cream as well as vanilla. 


Manager: We need to send the report to the executive board.

Employee: Anything else?

Manager: We need to send the report to the executive board as well as the accounting section. 

247. Look like someone or something

Look like someone or something: be similar in appearance to someone or something.

Noriko: Take a look at this! This painting looks like that famous actor I saw last night.

Yuri: No way! It does look like him.

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.