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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 →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.
記事を読む →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…
記事を読む →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. ==========…
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 →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…
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…
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