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262. Slow down
Slow down: go more slowly Jim: Look at that turtle. It was walking quite fast, but now it is slowing down. Noriko: I don't think turtles walk that fast to begin with. Jim: I suppose you're right.
261. Speed up
Speed up: go faster Jim: Take a look at that! The driver speeds up at the last turn. Tom: I think he may win this one. Jim: It certainly looks that way.
260. Take off
Take off: leave (by car, on foot, by plane) Astronaut: The launch will take off around noon. Have we prepared everything? Control Center: You're free to launch when ready. Let's start the countdown.
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. ================================================= ■ 英語が話せる！「SEI 新宿英会話教室」 http://www.sayinsei.com/ ■…
255. Look for someone or something
Look for someone or something: try to find someone or something Will: I looked for a Valentine’s Day gift for my girlfriend
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 recentl…
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. =======…
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. ======================…
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. Emp…
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.
242. Right away
Right away: immediately Rick: Where were you? Tim: I had to leave right away after the meeting.
241. Lots of～
Lots of: many Jim: Wow, there are lots of p eople in front of the train station today. Noriko: Of course, it's the weekend. ================================================= ■ 英語が話せる！「SEI 新宿英会話教室」 ht…