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Eat their words: admit that what one said is wrong. Sam: People do not believe in me, but I'm going to make them eat their words. *日本語では「発言を撤回する」という意味です。 サム「人々は私のことを信じないが、私は彼らの前言を撤回させてみせるよ。」 ========…
記事を読む →Smooth sailing: easy and without problems Manager: Once we get over this initial problem, it will be smooth sailing. Boss: I hope so. I want to see your report tomorrow. *日本語では「順風満帆、順調な」という意味です。 マネー…
記事を読む →In the public eye: well known; in the news Cary: It's difficult being in the public eye. Yes, you're popular, but some of the little things, like going to the supermarket or shopping, become difficult…
記事を読む →learn the ropes: learn how to do something Coach: Why do you want to learn boxing? George: I want to get stronger. To be a better person. Could you show me the ropes? Coach: Come back tomorrow and we'…
記事を読む →Give someone the green light: give someone permission to do or start something. Chris: Can we start our project? Nick: Not sure. Did our professor give us the green light? Chris: I received an email l…
記事を読む →In one's blood: in one's personality or character George: Why do you continue to fight? Tim: It's in my blood, friend. I have to fight. I have to train. It puts me in a great mood. *日本語では「生まれつき、もって生まれ…
記事を読む →Make an A (a B, etc;): earn a grade (A, B, etc) in school. Sam: Did you make an A on your exam? George: Honestly, no. I didn't really study. *日本語では「良い成績をとる」という意味です。 サム「テストでAを取ったの？（良い成績だったの？）」 ジョージ「正直に…
記事を読む →Throw cold water on something; discourage a plan, an idea, a dream, etc John: My friends and family always throw cold water on my dreams. Noriko: Why do you let them? John: I don't know. They are peo…
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