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Set one's sights on (doing) something: choose (to do) something as a goal. Will: Have any goals this year? Rick: Yes, I want to squat more than 200 kgs by the end of the year. I think I can make it. I…
記事を読む →Break new ground: do something that has not been done before Evan: Have you finished your new music composition? Wolfgang: Not yet. It's not polished. It needs to be something the people have never se…
記事を読む →A bitter pill to swallow: a difficult thing to accept Commentator: Even though the team fought valiantly, they still came up short in the final play. What a bitter pill to swallow for a team that want…
記事を読む →Have one's heart set on something: want something very much Jim: What do you want to do when you grow up? Jake: I want to be a professional snowboarder. I have my heart set on it. *日本語では「絶対に～したいと思う」とい…
記事を読む →Be on top of the world: be very happy Sam: Where's Kate? Roger: She's at the beach Sam: The beach? Roger: Yeah, haven't you heard? She passed her exam to get into medical school, so she's celebrating…
記事を読む →Take a stand: clearly and loudly declare your point of view News Report: The politician continues to take a stand on environmental issues. *日本語では「公言する、意見を明らかにする」という意味です。 ニュースリポーター「その政治家は環境問題に取り組み続けると…
記事を読む →around the clock: continuously; without a break Manager: We have a major project we have to take care of this month, so we'll be working around the clock to get it done. Any questions? Sam: Yes, when…
記事を読む →Chop something down: cut something down, usually a tree Father: Did you chop down the cherry tree? Son: I can't not tell a lie. Yes, I did. *日本語では「切り落とす」という意味です。普通は「木を切り落とす」という時に使われます。 父親「桜の木を切り落としたのか…
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