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203. Turn something on
Turn something on: start a machine or the flow of electricity John: Hey Sam, could you turn on the light please? I'm looking for my glasses. Sam: Sure. Hold on.
200. Be/get angry about something
Be/get angry about something: feel very upset or unhappy about a situation. Molly: What are you angry about? Aunt Sharon: Where are my glasses? I told you to keep them in one place. =================…
195. Give in
Give in: agree to something you didn't want to agree to before Sam: I don't want to give in to eating this cake. But, maybe I'll just have a piece.
194. Change one's mind
Change one's mind: begin to think differently about something Salesman: Okay, so do you want to buy this car? Tim: No thanks, I think I'll hold off. Salesman: Okay then, let me know if you change your…
193. Be opposed to something
Be opposed to something: disagree strongly with a plan, an idea, etc. Mom: I am absolutely opposed to your smoking. Son: Come on, mom. I'll just smoke outside. Mom: No, it is unacceptable. ==========…
191. Hit the books
Hit the books: study Teacher: You have to hit the books if you want to get into the university. Student: How much do I have to study? Teacher: That's the wrong question. You should ask how to study be…
183. dream of doing something
dream of doing something: think about something that you want to happen in the future. Roger: I've always had a dream of being a chef, but nobody believed in me. Well, I never gave up and now work in…
178. Take a trip
Take a trip: travel someplace Noriko: I want to take a trip. Sam: Where? Noriko: I don't know. I just want to get out of here. ================================================= ■ 英語が話せる！「SEI 新宿英会話教室」…
170. All over the place
All over the place: everywhere. Ron: What's wrong? Girlfriend: You have to clean your apartment. It's completely messy. Ron: Why? Girlfriend: You have stuff all over the place.
167. Be proud of someone or something
Be proud of someone or something: be very pleased with someone or something. Mom: You got 1st place in the contest! I'm so proud of you. Son: Thanks, Mom.
161. Lend someone a helping hand
Lend someone a helping hand: help (someone) Commentator: The player got hit with a big shot, so the referee is helping him up and back on his feet. ================================================= ■…
156. On time
On time: at the arranged time; not late Noriko: We're going to be late. Ron: Relax. I just received a message on my phone. The train is late, but it will make up time as it gets going. We'll get to t…