256. Do one’s best

Do one’s best: perform as well as you can

Student: I have to do my best to prepare for this exam.

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253. Take a picture (of someone or something)

Take a picture (of someone or something): use a camera to get a photograph (of someone or something)

Noriko: My hobby is taking pictures and recording video.

Roger: Have you taken any pictures recently?

Noriko: Yes, I have taken a few of my friends.

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252. Take a vacation

Take a vacation: have time away from work or school

Noriko: I want to take a vacation. 

Roger: Where are you going?

Noriko: To Thailand. I want to lay in the warm sand and drink coconut juice.

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250. Be crazy about someone or something=夢中になる

Be crazy about someone or something: like someone or something very much.
(人)または(物事)に夢中になる:(人)または(物事)が大好きな

Nanami: What are your hobbies?

Mila: Well, I’m crazy about hula dancing.

ナナミ:あなたの趣味は何ですか?
ミラ:ええと、私はフラダンスが大好きなんです。

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249. Laugh at someone or something

Laugh at someone or something: show joy at someone or something

Bill: That’s hilarious! 

Tom: What are you laughing at?

Bill: Have you seen this new video? Take a look at this.

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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.

243. Just in time

Just in time: just before the last minute; just soon enough

Sam: The reports were due at 12 o’clock. We finished them at 11:59—just in time!

Noriko: That’s great.