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be the apple of one's eye: be one's favorite person or thing. Commentator: After seeing her son race for the first time on the big stage, she beamed with pride. He is truly the apple of her eye. *日本語…
記事を読む →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.
記事を読む →As cool as a cucumber: very calm and relaxed Sam: Ken won the championship, but he is as cool as a cucumber. *直訳すると「キュウリと同じくらいクール」ですが、日本語では「冷静沈着な」という意味です。面白い表現ですね。 サム「ケンは優勝したけれど、冷静沈着です。」 ===========…
記事を読む →Be scared out of one's wits: be very afraid Susan: Oh my goodness! Get these birds off me! I'm scared out of my wits! *日本語では「余りにも恐ろしくて、腰を抜かす」という意味です。 スーザン「大変だわ!鳥をあっちへやって!私は腰が抜けるほど(鳥が)怖いの!」 ===========…
記事を読む →Be knocked out cold; become unconscious from a blow to the head. Commentator: The boxer is knocked out cold from the right hook. The World Champion holds retains his title belt once again. *日本語では「完全にノ…
記事を読む →Look out: Be careful!; Be alert! Will: Look out! Avalanche! Kate: Wow that was close! Thanks for the warning. I hope no one else was hurt. *日本語では「気を付けて!」という意味です。 ウィル「気を付けて!雪崩だ!」 ケイト「わぁ、すぐそばだったわ。忠告してくれ…
記事を読む →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. ================================================= ■…
記事を読む →It turns out that: what is finally clear that John: What happened to your car? Sam: Well, it turns out I ran over a nail. *日本語では「判明する、明らかになる」という意味です。 ジョン「車、どうしたの?」 サム「それが、釘の上を走ったってことが分かったんだよ。」 :::::::…
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