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186. Be dirt poor 極貧の～
Be dirt poor: have very little money Sam: Look at that guy! He's homeless. Rick: Yeah it is really sad. He's dirt poor. *日本語では「極貧の」という意味です。 サム「あの人を見て。ホームレスだね。」 リック「ああ、本当に悲しいね。彼は極貧だよ。」 ================…
185. One in a million 百万に一つの～
One in a million; unique; very special Susan: I am so happy to have gotten married to my husband. He's one in a million. *日本語では「百万に一つの、めったにない」という意味です。 スーザン「私は、夫と結婚して本当に幸せだわ。彼は百万人に一人の人だもの」 ============…
183. Have second thoughts (about something) 考え直す
Have second thoughts (about something): have doubts (about something) Jim: Let's go skydiving! Tom: I don't know man. I'm having second thoughts. Jim: Don't worry about it. It will be fun. *日本語では「考え直す…
182. Get mad (at someone) 頭にくる
Get mad (at someone): become angry (at someone) Sam: Have you seen Ali? Rick: No, I haven't. Why are you asking? Sam: Good. Don't talk to him. He got mad at his girlfriend , so he isn't in the best m…
181. See eye to eye 見解が一致する
See eye to eye: agree completely Manager: We need to have everyone see eye to eye on this project before we can move forward. Are there any questions? *日本語では「見解が一致する」という意味です。日本語に「目と目を合わせて（気持ちをあわせて）」とい…
180. Be in 人気の～
Be in: be in fashion; be popular Noriko: Have you seen the new fashion line by Ralph Lauren? Miki: No I haven't. Is this supposed to be his new collection. Noriko: Yes, apparently the color navy is i…
177. Drop in (at a place) 立ち寄る
Drop in (at at place): visit for a short time, often unexpectedly. Roger: Are you going home? Noriko: Not yet. I have to drop in the store first. *日本語では「立ち寄る」という意味です。"drop”はもともと「しずくの一滴」という意味から、「ほんのちょ…
176. Smell a rat 胡散臭い
Smell a rat: think there may be something wrong or illegal Will: I smell a rat Frank: What do you mean? Will: Remember when Sam told us he had stopped smoking? Well, he's been acting weird lately and…
175. Be at death's door 死の水際
Be at death's door: be near death Roger: My grandmother has been at death's door for three weeks. Bill: That's too bad. *日本語では「瀕死の状態、死の水際に」という意味です。 ロージャー「おばあちゃんが3週間も重体の状態なんだ。」 ビル「それは良くないね。」 ==========…
173. Belong to someone 持ち物
Belong to someone: be the property of someone Jim: Who does this bag belong to? Sasha:It's mine. *日本語では「～の持ち物」という意味です。 ジム「このバッグの持ち主は誰だろう？」 サーシャ「 私のです。」 ===============================================…
172. Save the day 土壇場で成功する
Save the day: produce excellent results when things are going badly Tim: My favorite comic book was Superman. Kate: Why is that? Tim: Whenever there were problems, he would always save the day. *日本語では…
169. As easy as pie 朝飯前の～
As easy as pie: very simple, easy Kate: How was the exam? Michelle: It was as easy as pie. I finished it in 5 minutes. *「（パイを食べるくらいに嬉しくなるほど）簡単な」、「朝飯前の」「容易な」という意味です。 ケイト「テストはどうだった？」 マイケル「すごく簡単だったよ。5分で終…