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1. page-turner
[意味]
読み出したらやめられない本［小説］
[例文]
That book was such a page-turner. I couldn’t put it down!
2. Big Picture
[意味]
〔問題などの〕全体像
[例文]
Our strategy should be focused on the big picture.
3. Cool as a cucumber
[意味]
あくまで落ち着き払って
[例文]
Nearly everyone in the meeting started shouting, but John stayed cool as a cucumber.
4. Corner the market
[意味]
市場を買い占める.
[例文]
We need to corner the market if we want to have a higher market share.
5. Crossed the line
[意味]
一線を超える、許容される範囲を超える言動をする
[例文]
You have crossed the line by being so rude.
6. Cutting corners
[意味]
手抜き
[例文]
Stop cutting corners and bring back the quality of our products to standard.
7. Domino effect
[意味]
ドミノ倒し効果、一気に広がる波及効果、連鎖反応
[例文]
The collapse of a bank could have a drastic domino effect on other financial institutions.
8. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch
[意味]
取らぬ狸の皮算用
[例文]
She wanted to buy a dress in case someone asked her to the dance, but I told her not to count her chickens before they hatched.
9. Get down to the business
[意味]
仕事の本題［具体的な話］に入ろう
[例文]
Now that everyone’s here, let’s get down to business and start with the presentation.
10. Get out of hand
[意味]
手に負えなくなる
[例文]
This is an important meeting, don't let things get out of hand.
11. Go around in circles
[意味]
堂々巡りをする、空回りする、いくらやっても進まない、無意味なことをする
[例文]
We keep on going around circles. Let us decide so we could proceed.
12. Go back to the drawing board
[意味]
(一度失敗した後) 計画の振り出しに戻る
[例文]
I think we should go back to the drawing board with our design, and try to make it better this time..
13. Go the extra mile
[意味]
もうひと頑張りする
[例文]
I like doing business with that company because they always go the extra mile.
14. On its last legs
[意味]
疲れ切って
[例文]
A year ago he looked like he was on his last legs but the situation has clearly changed for the better.
15. On the ball
[意味]
注意深い、状況を良く理解している
[例文]
He was right on the ball regarding his evaluation of the circumstances.
16. On the same page
[意味]
同じように考えている；同じ見解を持つ；意見が一致している
[例文]
Let’s go over the contract details once more to make sure we’re on the same page.
17. Out of the question
[意味]
問題外［不可能］である
[例文]
This deal is out of the question.
18. Point of view
[意味]
観点、見地、見解
[例文]
From an economic point of view , the new development will benefit the town greatly.
19. Raise the bar
[意味]
ハードルを上げる；高い基準を設定する
[例文]
The iPhone raised the bar for smartphone makers.
20. Streamline
[意味]
〈仕事・生産などを〉合理[能率]化する.
[例文]
We need to streamline the company.
21. Take into account
[意味]
考慮した上で
[例文]
There are three factors to take into account: firstly cost, secondly time, and thirdly staff.
22. Two heads are better than one
[意味]
3人寄れば文殊の知恵
[例文]
Can you help some with this report as two heads are better than one.
23. Win-win
[意味]
(交渉などで)両者に有利な
[例文]
It was a win-win situation all around.
24. You reap what you sow
[意味]
自分で蒔いた種は自分で刈り取る
[例文]
If you're good in sales you can get high commission because you reap what you sow.
25. A blessing in disguise
[意味]
不幸に見えて実はありがたいもの.
[例文]
My car broke down again, but maybe it was a blessing in disguise; I've been wasting too much time driving around anyway.
26. A hard nut to crack
[意味]
難問題、扱いにくい人
[例文]
This algebra equation sure is a hard nut to crack.
Jennifer is a hard nut to crack.
27. Add insult to injury
[意味]
ふんだりけったり
[例文]
My car broke down in the middle of nowhere, then, to add insult to injury, it started to rain.
28. All Greek to me
[意味]
私にはさっぱり分からない。
[例文]
I couldn't understand a word she was saying. It was all greek to me.
29. Bad news travel fast
[意味]
悪事千里
[例文]
Everyone heard about your bad grades! Bad news travel fast.
30. Be in the same boat
[意味]
境遇を共にする
[例文]
My friend and I are in the same boat. We have to finish our English essays for tomorrow.
31. Beat around the bush
[意味]
遠回しな［回りくどい］言い方をする、要点に触れるのを避ける
[例文]
Stop beating around the bush and get to the point.
32. Beating a dead horse
[意味]
済んだ問題について論議する
[例文]
What's done is done, overthinking about it is just beating a dead horse.
33. Bellyaching
[意味]
ぶつぶつ不平を言いうこと
[例文]
He's always bellyaching about how much work he has to do.
34. Better late than never
[意味]
遅れてもやらないよりはまし
[例文]
I know that it took me weeks to greet you a happy birthday, but better late than never.
35. bite the bullet
[意味]
歯を食いしばって耐える。
[例文]
After some reflection, he decided to bite the bullet.
36. Blow (someone or something) out of the water
[意味]
～を痛い目に遭わす、～を打ち負かす
[例文]
They think they can blow their rivals out of the water with this product.
37. Bread and butter
[意味]
生活のための仕事、生活の糧
[例文]
Gardening is my bread and butter right now
38. Break the bank
[意味]
破産させる
[例文]
I wanted to get the new Macbook, but it will break the bank.
39. Calm before the storm
[意味]
嵐の前の静けさ
[例文]
I thought everything's settled but, it was just the calm before the storm.
40. Couch potato
[意味]
余暇はテレビばかり見る人
[例文]
Stop being a couch potato! Turn off the TV and go out and do something else.
41. Cut (one) some slack
[意味]
（人）に対して規制を緩めてやる、（人）を大目に見る
[例文]
Would you cut me some slack?
42. Early bird
[意味]
早起きの人
[例文]
I’m always up before ６am! I guess I’m an early bird.
43. Every cloud has a silver lining
[意味]
困難な時期でさえも、良い時期につながっているということ。
[例文]
Every cloud has a silver lining, even the coronavirus pandemic might bring about some positives.
44. Face the music
[意味]
(自分の行為の結果に対して)進んで責任を取る、いさぎよく(世間の)批判を受ける
[例文]
What you did was wrong, you're going to have to face the music eventually.
45. From scratch
[意味]
最初から
[例文]
I made cookies from scratch and that was so difficult to make!.
46. Good call
[意味]
名案、名答、妙案、いい考え
[例文]
He chooses quality over quantity. That's a good call.
47. Have a lot on (one's) plate
[意味]
やるべきことがたくさん［山ほど］ある
[例文]
This week will be so hectic as I have a lot on my plate.
48. Hold your horses
[意味]
はやる心を抑えろ、落ち着け
[例文]
Hold your horses sir, can’t you see that we haven’t finished here?!
49. In a Nutshell
[意味]
きわめて簡潔に言えば、要するに
[例文]
In a nutshell, you want to promote me, give me a raise and let me work from home?
50. It takes one to know one
[意味]
お互い様
[例文]
Adam: She's a terrible cook.
George: Well, it takes one to know one.
51. It’s not rocket science
[意味]
難しいことではない
[例文]
Come on. It’s not rocket science. This lesson is quite easy.
52. Knock (one's) socks off
[意味]
（人）をとても驚かせる［感動させる］
[例文]
Lara's performance at the concert last night just knocked my socks off.
53. Life is like a box of chocolates
[意味]
《人生はチョコレートの箱のようなもの》1994年 公開の映画「フォレスト・ガンプ」のセリフ。人生は驚きがいっぱいで何が起こるかわからないという意味
[例文]
My mom always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. (1994 film Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks)
54. Like a bat out of hell
[意味]
猛スピードで、大急ぎで
[例文]
When Sara told Sam that the house was haunted he bolted outside like a bat out of hell.
55. Live hand to mouth
[意味]
その日暮らしをする
[例文]
Many people are living hand to mouth after loosing their jobs due to pandemic
56. Make a long story short
[意味]
要するに、端的に言えば
[例文]
To make a long story short, I had a wonderful time during golden week.
57. Method to (one's) madness
[意味]
一見おかしなことをしているように見えるけど、そこにはそれなりの理由がある
[例文]
You can’t tell now, but there’s a method to my madness.
58. Miss the boat
[意味]
チャンスを逃す
[例文]
The application has already ended, you missed the boat. You should apply next time.
59. Night owl
[意味]
夜更かしをする人
[例文]
I never sleep before 2am. I guess I really am a night owl.
60. Once in a blue moon
[意味]
めったにない
[例文]
Once in a blue moon, I get to enjoy something for myself.
61. Out of sorts
[意味]
元気がない、気分がよくない、意気消沈した
[例文]
Mindy unfortunately won’t be joining us today, she’s feeling a little out of sorts.
62. Out of this world
[意味]
すばらしい
[例文]
I love this apple pie - it's out of this world!
63. Paint the town red
[意味]
街に繰り出して大いに飲み歩く
[例文]
After our exam, we all decided to get dressed and paint the town red.
64. Part ways
[意味]
分かれる、別々の道を行く
[例文]
After 5 years of living in the same apartment together, my friend and I decided to part ways.
65. Picky eater
[意味]
好き嫌いの多い［激しい］人
[例文]
She has so many foods she dislikes...she’s such a picky eater!
66. Pull yourself together
[意味]
気をしっかり
[例文]
My parents are coming, pull yourself together.
67. Put (something) down to experience
[意味]
悪いことがあり、それを経験として次に活かすようにする
[例文]
Okay, so you made a mistake - you just have to put it down to experience and
carry on with your life.
68. Put all your eggs in one basket
[意味]
ひとつのことに全てを賭ける；一か八かでやる
[例文]
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
69. Rain Check
[意味]
またの機会 (誘いを断った直後に用いられる表現)
[例文]
He is busy with work so he has taken a rain check on our plans tonight.
70. Raining cats and dogs
[意味]
大雨、 土砂降り
[例文]
Don’t forget your umbrella. It’s raining cats and dogs.
71. Sassy
[意味]
生意気な、厚かましい
[例文]
My cousin is so sassy, always ready to give you a piece of her mind.
(give someone a piece of one’s mind: ずけずけと言いたい事を言う）
72. Put (something) down to experience
[意味]
悪いことがあり、それを経験として次に活かすようにする
[例文]
Okay, so you made a mistake - you just have to put it down to experience and carry on with your life.
73. Sit tight
[意味]
しっかり腰をすえる、じっとしている
[例文]
Sit tight and wait for a bit, I'll be right back.
74. So far so good
[意味]
今のところ順調です
[例文]
"Q: Hello! How′s going with your meetings?
A: so far so good"
75. Speak of the devil!
[意味]
うわさをすれば影
[例文]
Speak of the devil, it’s Joe!
76. Spill the beans
[意味]
〔うっかり〕秘密を漏らす
例文）If I spill the beans will you promise not to tell anyone else?
77. Split the bill
[意味]
割り勘にする
[例文]
Let’s split the bill.
78. Strapped for cash
[意味]
金欠病にかかっている、火の車である
[例文]
I can't pay for that at the moment because I'm strapped for cash.
79. Take (something) with a pinch of salt
[意味]
〔人の話を〕話半分に聞く、うのみにしない
[例文]
You have to take everything she says with a pinch of salt.
80. Take a chill pill
[意味]
興奮しないで落ち着く
[例文]
Can someone please tell Matthew to take a chill pill? We will be on time for the party.
81. That ship has sailed
[意味]
時すでに遅し
[例文]
You cannot date John because he is engaged. That ship has sailed.
82. The elephant in the room
[意味]
〔誰もが認識しているが〕話したくない
［口に出したくない・無視している］重要な問題［事実］
[例文]
I think we should address the elephant in the room and get over it.
83. The worse for wear
[意味]
くたびれた；傷んだ；ぼろぼろな
[例文]
Not having slept, he was the worse for wear
84. Throw (someone) under the bus
[意味]
（人）を犠牲にする、（人）を裏切る
[例文]
Mark always looks for someone to blame and throw under the bus for his failings.
85. Time flies when you're having funl
[意味]
楽しい時間はあっという間
[例文]
I can't believe my holiday is already over. Time flies when you're having fun.
86. To get over (something)
[意味]
を乗り越える(克服する）
[例文]
It's been 2 years since your break-up. You need to get over it.
87. To jet out
[意味]
すぐにこの場を離れる。
[例文]
I need to jet out of here. I am late for my class.
88. To put one's face on
[意味]
化粧する
[例文]
"Where's the wife?" "She is upstairs getting ready, putting her face on"
89. Under the weather
[意味]
体の具合がよくない、
[例文]
I'm feeling under the weather so I will take a sick leave today.
90. Until (one) is blue in the face
[意味]
顔が青くなるまで、疲れ果てるまで
[例文]
You can tell her to clean her room until you are blue in the face, but she won’t do it.
91. Up and about
[意味]
（元気になって）歩き回って
[例文]
She was up and about right after her injury.
92. We will cross that bridge when we get there.
[意味]
その時が来ればやればよい。
[例文]
We might need to change plans, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there.
93. Whatever floats one's boat
[意味]
何でも好きにすれば
[例文]
I don’t really want to go to Disneyland, but whatever floats your boat.
94. Wrap (one's) head around
[意味]
難しい事や複雑な内容を理解する、
[例文]
I'm sorry, but I just can't seem to wrap my head around it.
95. Call it quits
[意味]
別れる
[例文]
The young couple called it quits because they thought they're not good for each
other.
96. Rule of thumb
[意味]
経験則、大まかなやり方
[例文]
As a rule of thumb, you should bring a small gift when going to someone's house.
97. Stay in touch
[意味]
連絡を絶やさない、連絡を取り合う
[例文]
I haven't heard from you in a while. you should stay in touch more often.
98. Break a leg!
[意味]
頑張る、うまくやる
[例文]
You all look great in your costumes! Break a leg!
99. Cup of tea
[意味]
お気に入り
[例文]
Snowboarding isn't really my cup of tea. I prefer skiing instead.
100. Hit the road
[意味]
出発する、立ち去る
[例文]
I’d love to stay longer but it’s really time to hit the road.
101. Signature dish
[意味]
シェフの看板料理
[例文]
The signature dish is cooked rice, and it is combined with seasonal ingredients to bring out the best balance of taste and texture.
102. Thread the needle
[意味]
正確なパスを投げる
[例文]
That guy is a really good passer, always threading the needle.
103. Blow off steam
[意味]
うっぷんを晴らす
[例文]
When I'm stressed, I like to go running to blow off steam.
104 Chillax
[意味]
落ち着く、リラックスする (chill out（落ち着く）とrelax（リラックスする）の複合語)
[例文]
After work lets grab a beer and chillax.
105. Costs an arm and a leg
[意味]
大金がかかる
[例文]
I looked at the price and realized that it costs an arm and a leg!
106. Cut somebody some slack
[意味]
（人）に猶予を与える、（人）を大目に見る
[例文]
Cut Jim some slack. He didn't mean to be rude. He just had a very difficult day.
107. Blockbuster
[意味]
〔映画・本・商品などの〕大ヒット
[例文]
That movie is a blockbuster.
108. look to (one's) laurels
[意味]
名声を失わないように努める［努力する］
[例文]
Nowadays there are a number of similar products on the market and the older,
established companies are having to look to their laurels.
109. Pay over the odds
[意味]
必要以上に高いお金を払う
[例文]
She definitely paid over the odds for that dress.
110. Rip-off
[意味]
不当に高い値段、ぼったくり
[例文]
You paid $500 for that shirt?! That’s a rip-off.
111. No-brainer
[意味]
頭を悩ます必要のない
[例文]
When the best university in the country offers you a full four-year scholarship the decision is a no-brainer. I jumped at the chance.
112. Nose Buried In A Book
[意味]
夢中で本を読む、本に熱中する
[例文]
He is intent on becoming fluent in English so his nose is always buried in a book.
113. Packed like sardines
[意味]
すし詰め状態である
[例文]
The train is so full, it's packed like sardines.
114. Shake a leg
[意味]
さっさと始める、急ぐ
[例文]
Get out there and shake a leg.
115. When in Rome, do as the Romans do
[意味]
郷に入っては郷に従え
[例文]
I was in Europe and I saw many people eating a strange kind of food. When in Rome, do as the Romans do! So, I tried that strange food.
116. Wthout a hitch
[意味]
ことなく, 問題無く
[例文]
How was your trip? Great, it went off without a hitch.
117. Empty nesters
[意味]
子供が巣立った家に住む夫婦
[例文]
Since my sister and I have moved out, my parents are empty nesters.
118. Going steady
[意味]
決まった異性と交際する、恋人同士になる
[例文]
Two of them seems to be going steady.
119. Hang in there
[意味]
あきらめないで, 負けないで, くじけないで
[例文]
I know it’s difficult, hang in there.
120. Burn out
[意味]
精力を使い果たす、消耗する
[例文]
He's probably burned out from always working a 12-hour shift at the hospital.
121. Call it a day.
[意味]
〔その日の仕事などを〕終わりにする、切りあげる
[例文]
I can't do any more work on this project, I think I'm going to call it a day.
122. No pain no gain
[意味]
労力なくして得るものなし
[例文]
My project at work is very difficult but, no pain no gain!
123. Learn the ropes
[意味]
〔仕事の〕コツ［要領］を学ぶ［覚える・身に付ける］
[例文]
Have you been able to learn the ropes of your new job?
124. Save something for a rainy day.
[意味]
いざという時のために備える
[例文]
We can’t predict the future so we should save this face masks for a rainy day.
125. Blind as a Bat
[意味]
全然目が見えない
[例文]
You can't see that? You must be blind as a bat! (Informal and jokingly).
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1. page-turner
[意味]
読み出したらやめられない本［小説］
[例文]
That book was such a page-turner. I couldn’t put it down!
2. Big Picture
[意味]
〔問題などの〕全体像
[例文]
Our strategy should be focused on the big picture.
3. Cool as a cucumber
[意味]
あくまで落ち着き払って
[例文]
Nearly everyone in the meeting started shouting, but John stayed cool as a cucumber.
4. Corner the market
[意味]
市場を買い占める.
[例文]
We need to corner the market if we want to have a higher market share.
5. Crossed the line
[意味]
一線を超える、許容される範囲を超える言動をする
[例文]
You have crossed the line by being so rude.
6. Cutting corners
[意味]
手抜き
[例文]
Stop cutting corners and bring back the quality of our products to standard.
7. Domino effect
[意味]
ドミノ倒し効果、一気に広がる波及効果、連鎖反応
[例文]
The collapse of a bank could have a drastic domino effect on other financial institutions.
8. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch
[意味]
取らぬ狸の皮算用
[例文]
She wanted to buy a dress in case someone asked her to the dance, but I told her not to count her chickens before they hatched.
9. Get down to the business
[意味]
仕事の本題［具体的な話］に入ろう
[例文]
Now that everyone’s here, let’s get down to business and start with the presentation.
10. Get out of hand
[意味]
手に負えなくなる
[例文]
This is an important meeting, don't let things get out of hand.
11. Go around in circles
[意味]
堂々巡りをする、空回りする、いくらやっても進まない、無意味なことをする
[例文]
We keep on going around circles. Let us decide so we could proceed.
12. Go back to the drawing board
[意味]
(一度失敗した後) 計画の振り出しに戻る
[例文]
I think we should go back to the drawing board with our design, and try to make it better this time..
13. Go the extra mile
[意味]
もうひと頑張りする
[例文]
I like doing business with that company because they always go the extra mile.
14. On its last legs
[意味]
疲れ切って
[例文]
A year ago he looked like he was on his last legs but the situation has clearly changed for the better.
15. On the ball
[意味]
注意深い、状況を良く理解している
[例文]
He was right on the ball regarding his evaluation of the circumstances.
16. On the same page
[意味]
同じように考えている；同じ見解を持つ；意見が一致している
[例文]
Let’s go over the contract details once more to make sure we’re on the same page.
17. Out of the question
[意味]
問題外［不可能］である
[例文]
This deal is out of the question.
18. Point of view
[意味]
観点、見地、見解
[例文]
From an economic point of view , the new development will benefit the town greatly.
19. Raise the bar
[意味]
ハードルを上げる；高い基準を設定する
[例文]
The iPhone raised the bar for smartphone makers.
20. Streamline
[意味]
〈仕事・生産などを〉合理[能率]化する.
[例文]
We need to streamline the company.
21. Take into account
[意味]
考慮した上で
[例文]
There are three factors to take into account: firstly cost, secondly time, and thirdly staff.
22. Two heads are better than one
[意味]
3人寄れば文殊の知恵
[例文]
Can you help some with this report as two heads are better than one.
23. Win-win
[意味]
(交渉などで)両者に有利な
[例文]
It was a win-win situation all around.
24. You reap what you sow
[意味]
自分で蒔いた種は自分で刈り取る
[例文]
If you're good in sales you can get high commission because you reap what you sow.
25. A blessing in disguise
[意味]
不幸に見えて実はありがたいもの.
[例文]
My car broke down again, but maybe it was a blessing in disguise; I've been wasting too much time driving around anyway.
26. A hard nut to crack
[意味]
難問題、扱いにくい人
[例文]
This algebra equation sure is a hard nut to crack.
Jennifer is a hard nut to crack.
27. Add insult to injury
[意味]
ふんだりけったり
[例文]
My car broke down in the middle of nowhere, then, to add insult to injury, it started to rain.
28. All Greek to me
[意味]
私にはさっぱり分からない。
[例文]
I couldn't understand a word she was saying. It was all greek to me.
29. Bad news travel fast
[意味]
悪事千里
[例文]
Everyone heard about your bad grades! Bad news travel fast.
30. Be in the same boat
[意味]
境遇を共にする
[例文]
My friend and I are in the same boat. We have to finish our English essays for tomorrow.
31. Beat around the bush
[意味]
遠回しな［回りくどい］言い方をする、要点に触れるのを避ける
[例文]
Stop beating around the bush and get to the point.
32. Beating a dead horse
[意味]
済んだ問題について論議する
[例文]
What's done is done, overthinking about it is just beating a dead horse.
33. Bellyaching
[意味]
ぶつぶつ不平を言いうこと
[例文]
He's always bellyaching about how much work he has to do.
34. Better late than never
[意味]
遅れてもやらないよりはまし
[例文]
I know that it took me weeks to greet you a happy birthday, but better late than never.
35. bite the bullet
[意味]
歯を食いしばって耐える。
[例文]
After some reflection, he decided to bite the bullet.
36. Blow (someone or something) out of the water
[意味]
～を痛い目に遭わす、～を打ち負かす
[例文]
They think they can blow their rivals out of the water with this product.
37. Bread and butter
[意味]
生活のための仕事、生活の糧
[例文]
Gardening is my bread and butter right now
38. Break the bank
[意味]
破産させる
[例文]
I wanted to get the new Macbook, but it will break the bank.
39. Calm before the storm
[意味]
嵐の前の静けさ
[例文]
I thought everything's settled but, it was just the calm before the storm.
40. Couch potato
[意味]
余暇はテレビばかり見る人
[例文]
Stop being a couch potato! Turn off the TV and go out and do something else.
41. Cut (one) some slack
[意味]
（人）に対して規制を緩めてやる、（人）を大目に見る
[例文]
Would you cut me some slack?
42. Early bird
[意味]
早起きの人
[例文]
I’m always up before ６am! I guess I’m an early bird.
43. Every cloud has a silver lining
[意味]
困難な時期でさえも、良い時期につながっているということ。
[例文]
Every cloud has a silver lining, even the coronavirus pandemic might bring about some positives.
44. Face the music
[意味]
(自分の行為の結果に対して)進んで責任を取る、いさぎよく(世間の)批判を受ける
[例文]
What you did was wrong, you're going to have to face the music eventually.
45. From scratch
[意味]
最初から
[例文]
I made cookies from scratch and that was so difficult to make!.
46. Good call
[意味]
名案、名答、妙案、いい考え
[例文]
He chooses quality over quantity. That's a good call.
47. Have a lot on (one's) plate
[意味]
やるべきことがたくさん［山ほど］ある
[例文]
This week will be so hectic as I have a lot on my plate.
48. Hold your horses
[意味]
はやる心を抑えろ、落ち着け
[例文]
Hold your horses sir, can’t you see that we haven’t finished here?!
49. In a Nutshell
[意味]
きわめて簡潔に言えば、要するに
[例文]
In a nutshell, you want to promote me, give me a raise and let me work from home?
50. It takes one to know one
[意味]
お互い様
[例文]
Adam: She's a terrible cook.
George: Well, it takes one to know one.
51. It’s not rocket science
[意味]
難しいことではない
[例文]
Come on. It’s not rocket science. This lesson is quite easy.
52. Knock (one's) socks off
[意味]
（人）をとても驚かせる［感動させる］
[例文]
Lara's performance at the concert last night just knocked my socks off.
53. Life is like a box of chocolates
[意味]
《人生はチョコレートの箱のようなもの》1994年 公開の映画「フォレスト・ガンプ」のセリフ。人生は驚きがいっぱいで何が起こるかわからないという意味
[例文]
My mom always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. (1994 film Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks)
54. Like a bat out of hell
[意味]
猛スピードで、大急ぎで
[例文]
When Sara told Sam that the house was haunted he bolted outside like a bat out of hell.
55. Live hand to mouth
[意味]
その日暮らしをする
[例文]
Many people are living hand to mouth after loosing their jobs due to pandemic
56. Make a long story short
[意味]
要するに、端的に言えば
[例文]
To make a long story short, I had a wonderful time during golden week.
57. Method to (one's) madness
[意味]
一見おかしなことをしているように見えるけど、そこにはそれなりの理由がある
[例文]
You can’t tell now, but there’s a method to my madness.
58. Miss the boat
[意味]
チャンスを逃す
[例文]
The application has already ended, you missed the boat. You should apply next time.
59. Night owl
[意味]
夜更かしをする人
[例文]
I never sleep before 2am. I guess I really am a night owl.
60. Once in a blue moon
[意味]
めったにない
[例文]
Once in a blue moon, I get to enjoy something for myself.
61. Out of sorts
[意味]
元気がない、気分がよくない、意気消沈した
[例文]
Mindy unfortunately won’t be joining us today, she’s feeling a little out of sorts.
62. Out of this world
[意味]
すばらしい
[例文]
I love this apple pie - it's out of this world!
63. Paint the town red
[意味]
街に繰り出して大いに飲み歩く
[例文]
After our exam, we all decided to get dressed and paint the town red.
64. Part ways
[意味]
分かれる、別々の道を行く
[例文]
After 5 years of living in the same apartment together, my friend and I decided to part ways.
65. Picky eater
[意味]
好き嫌いの多い［激しい］人
[例文]
She has so many foods she dislikes...she’s such a picky eater!
66. Pull yourself together
[意味]
気をしっかり
[例文]
My parents are coming, pull yourself together.
67. Put (something) down to experience
[意味]
悪いことがあり、それを経験として次に活かすようにする
[例文]
Okay, so you made a mistake - you just have to put it down to experience and
carry on with your life.
68. Put all your eggs in one basket
[意味]
ひとつのことに全てを賭ける；一か八かでやる
[例文]
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
69. Rain Check
[意味]
またの機会 (誘いを断った直後に用いられる表現)
[例文]
He is busy with work so he has taken a rain check on our plans tonight.
70. Raining cats and dogs
[意味]
大雨、 土砂降り
[例文]
Don’t forget your umbrella. It’s raining cats and dogs.
71. Sassy
[意味]
生意気な、厚かましい
[例文]
My cousin is so sassy, always ready to give you a piece of her mind.
(give someone a piece of one’s mind: ずけずけと言いたい事を言う）
72. Put (something) down to experience
[意味]
悪いことがあり、それを経験として次に活かすようにする
[例文]
Okay, so you made a mistake - you just have to put it down to experience and carry on with your life.
73. Sit tight
[意味]
しっかり腰をすえる、じっとしている
[例文]
Sit tight and wait for a bit, I'll be right back.
74. So far so good
[意味]
今のところ順調です
[例文]
"Q: Hello! How′s going with your meetings?
A: so far so good"
75. Speak of the devil!
[意味]
うわさをすれば影
[例文]
Speak of the devil, it’s Joe!
76. Spill the beans
[意味]
〔うっかり〕秘密を漏らす
例文）If I spill the beans will you promise not to tell anyone else?
77. Split the bill
[意味]
割り勘にする
[例文]
Let’s split the bill.
78. Strapped for cash
[意味]
金欠病にかかっている、火の車である
[例文]
I can't pay for that at the moment because I'm strapped for cash.
79. Take (something) with a pinch of salt
[意味]
〔人の話を〕話半分に聞く、うのみにしない
[例文]
You have to take everything she says with a pinch of salt.
80. Take a chill pill
[意味]
興奮しないで落ち着く
[例文]
Can someone please tell Matthew to take a chill pill? We will be on time for the party.
81. That ship has sailed
[意味]
時すでに遅し
[例文]
You cannot date John because he is engaged. That ship has sailed.
82. The elephant in the room
[意味]
〔誰もが認識しているが〕話したくない
［口に出したくない・無視している］重要な問題［事実］
[例文]
I think we should address the elephant in the room and get over it.
83. The worse for wear
[意味]
くたびれた；傷んだ；ぼろぼろな
[例文]
Not having slept, he was the worse for wear
84. Throw (someone) under the bus
[意味]
（人）を犠牲にする、（人）を裏切る
[例文]
Mark always looks for someone to blame and throw under the bus for his failings.
85. Time flies when you're having funl
[意味]
楽しい時間はあっという間
[例文]
I can't believe my holiday is already over. Time flies when you're having fun.
86. To get over (something)
[意味]
を乗り越える(克服する）
[例文]
It's been 2 years since your break-up. You need to get over it.
87. To jet out
[意味]
すぐにこの場を離れる。
[例文]
I need to jet out of here. I am late for my class.
88. To put one's face on
[意味]
化粧する
[例文]
"Where's the wife?" "She is upstairs getting ready, putting her face on"
89. Under the weather
[意味]
体の具合がよくない、
[例文]
I'm feeling under the weather so I will take a sick leave today.
90. Until (one) is blue in the face
[意味]
顔が青くなるまで、疲れ果てるまで
[例文]
You can tell her to clean her room until you are blue in the face, but she won’t do it.
91. Up and about
[意味]
（元気になって）歩き回って
[例文]
She was up and about right after her injury.
92. We will cross that bridge when we get there.
[意味]
その時が来ればやればよい。
[例文]
We might need to change plans, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there.
93. Whatever floats one's boat
[意味]
何でも好きにすれば
[例文]
I don’t really want to go to Disneyland, but whatever floats your boat.
94. Wrap (one's) head around
[意味]
難しい事や複雑な内容を理解する、
[例文]
I'm sorry, but I just can't seem to wrap my head around it.
95. Call it quits
[意味]
別れる
[例文]
The young couple called it quits because they thought they're not good for each
other.
96. Rule of thumb
[意味]
経験則、大まかなやり方
[例文]
As a rule of thumb, you should bring a small gift when going to someone's house.
97. Stay in touch
[意味]
連絡を絶やさない、連絡を取り合う
[例文]
I haven't heard from you in a while. you should stay in touch more often.
98. Break a leg!
[意味]
頑張る、うまくやる
[例文]
You all look great in your costumes! Break a leg!
99. Cup of tea
[意味]
お気に入り
[例文]
Snowboarding isn't really my cup of tea. I prefer skiing instead.
100. Hit the road
[意味]
出発する、立ち去る
[例文]
I’d love to stay longer but it’s really time to hit the road.
101. Signature dish
[意味]
シェフの看板料理
[例文]
The signature dish is cooked rice, and it is combined with seasonal ingredients to bring out the best balance of taste and texture.
102. Thread the needle
[意味]
正確なパスを投げる
[例文]
That guy is a really good passer, always threading the needle.
103. Blow off steam
[意味]
うっぷんを晴らす
[例文]
When I'm stressed, I like to go running to blow off steam.
104 Chillax
[意味]
落ち着く、リラックスする (chill out（落ち着く）とrelax（リラックスする）の複合語)
[例文]
After work lets grab a beer and chillax.
105. Costs an arm and a leg
[意味]
大金がかかる
[例文]
I looked at the price and realized that it costs an arm and a leg!
106. Cut somebody some slack
[意味]
（人）に猶予を与える、（人）を大目に見る
[例文]
Cut Jim some slack. He didn't mean to be rude. He just had a very difficult day.
107. Blockbuster
[意味]
〔映画・本・商品などの〕大ヒット
[例文]
That movie is a blockbuster.
108. look to (one's) laurels
[意味]
名声を失わないように努める［努力する］
[例文]
Nowadays there are a number of similar products on the market and the older,
established companies are having to look to their laurels.
109. Pay over the odds
[意味]
必要以上に高いお金を払う
[例文]
She definitely paid over the odds for that dress.
110. Rip-off
[意味]
不当に高い値段、ぼったくり
[例文]
You paid $500 for that shirt?! That’s a rip-off.
111. No-brainer
[意味]
頭を悩ます必要のない
[例文]
When the best university in the country offers you a full four-year scholarship the decision is a no-brainer. I jumped at the chance.
112. Nose Buried In A Book
[意味]
夢中で本を読む、本に熱中する
[例文]
He is intent on becoming fluent in English so his nose is always buried in a book.
113. Packed like sardines
[意味]
すし詰め状態である
[例文]
The train is so full, it's packed like sardines.
114. Shake a leg
[意味]
さっさと始める、急ぐ
[例文]
Get out there and shake a leg.
115. When in Rome, do as the Romans do
[意味]
郷に入っては郷に従え
[例文]
I was in Europe and I saw many people eating a strange kind of food. When in Rome, do as the Romans do! So, I tried that strange food.
116. Wthout a hitch
[意味]
ことなく, 問題無く
[例文]
How was your trip? Great, it went off without a hitch.
117. Empty nesters
[意味]
子供が巣立った家に住む夫婦
[例文]
Since my sister and I have moved out, my parents are empty nesters.
118. Going steady
[意味]
決まった異性と交際する、恋人同士になる
[例文]
Two of them seems to be going steady.
119. Hang in there
[意味]
あきらめないで, 負けないで, くじけないで
[例文]
I know it’s difficult, hang in there.
120. Burn out
[意味]
精力を使い果たす、消耗する
[例文]
He's probably burned out from always working a 12-hour shift at the hospital.
121. Call it a day.
[意味]
〔その日の仕事などを〕終わりにする、切りあげる
[例文]
I can't do any more work on this project, I think I'm going to call it a day.
122. No pain no gain
[意味]
労力なくして得るものなし
[例文]
My project at work is very difficult but, no pain no gain!
123. Learn the ropes
[意味]
〔仕事の〕コツ［要領］を学ぶ［覚える・身に付ける］
[例文]
Have you been able to learn the ropes of your new job?
124. Save something for a rainy day.
[意味]
いざという時のために備える
[例文]
We can’t predict the future so we should save this face masks for a rainy day.
125. Blind as a Bat
[意味]
全然目が見えない
[例文]
You can't see that? You must be blind as a bat! (Informal and jokingly).
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