26 Flashcards
Fart in the windstorm
slang A trivial act. An action that has little to no importance.
Don’t worry, your little blunder was just a fart in a windstorm—everyone has already forgotten it.
Douche nuzzle
an obnoxious or contemptible person (typically used of a man):
“he’s a total douchenozzle and the whole premise of the show is absurd
Bring it on !
used to express confidence in meeting a challenge:
“if you want to fight me so bad, bring it on!”
slang A set phrase used to challenge someone.
If you think you’re a better basketball player than me, bring it on!
Kiss it all goodbye
accept that you have lost something or that you will not be able to have something: If France lose this game, they can kiss their chances of winning the cup goodbye. 口語では「…を捨て去る」「…を諦める
Asshole
a stupid, irritating, or contemptible person.
synonyms:
idiot · halfwit · [more]
Machismo
strong or aggressive masculine pride:
“the exaggerated machismo displayed in the tango”
synonyms:
(aggressive) masculinity · macho · toughness · toxic masculinity · chauvinism · [more]
Negate
nullify; make ineffective:打ち消す
“alcohol negates the effects of the drug”
synonyms:
invalidate · nullify · [more]
Dusky coloured
Dark colour
Oxymoron
figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction (e.g. faith unfaithful kept him falsely true).
synonyms:
contradiction · contradiction in terms · self-contradiction · inconsistency · incongruity
Missing out
To lose the chance or opportunity to do or experience something. Because I was so sick last week, I missed out on the chance to see my sister while she was in town.
Mock up
model or replica of a machine or structure, used for instructional or experimental purposes:
“a mock-up of a steam locomotive cab” · [more]
synonyms:
replica · copy · prototype
Pull that off
To be able to perform or complete something, especially in the face of hardships, difficulties, or setbacks.
いけるわよ 成功するわよ
I got you!
I understand you
Bottomless
Having no apparent limit
In store for
Planned or likely to happen
Fend off
defend oneself from a blow, attack, or attacker:
“Meredith tried frantically to fend him off” · [more]
synonyms:
ward off · head off · stave off · hold off · keep off · repel · repulse · resist · forestall · [more
Reiterate
say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity:
“she reiterated that the administration would remain steadfast in its support” · [more]
synonyms:
repeat · say again · restate · retell · recapitulate · go over (and over) · iterate · [more
Microbe
a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.
synonyms:
microorganism · bacillus · bacterium · virus · germ
Bravado
show of courage, especially when unnecessary and dangerous, to make people admire you:
It was an act of bravado that made him ask his boss to resign.
Olfactory
relating to the sense of smell:
“the olfactory organs”
Fickle
changing frequently, especially as regards one’s loyalties, interests, or affection:
“Web patrons are a notoriously fickle lot, bouncing from one site to another on a whim” · [more]
synonyms:
capricious · changeable · variable · volatile · mercurial · vacillating · fitful · irregular
Surppress
forcibly put an end to:
“the uprising was savagely suppressed”
synonyms:
subdue · defeat · conquer · vanquish · triumph over · [more]
prevent the development, action, or expression of (a feeling, impulse, idea, etc.); restrain:
“she could not suppress a rising panic”
synonyms:
conceal · restrain · stifle · smother · [more]
prevent the dissemination of (information):
“the report had been suppressed”
synonyms:
censor · redact · keep secret · conceal · [more]
feather in someone’s cap
An accomplishment or achievement that one takes pride in.
If this clinical trial is successful, it will be a real feather in her cap.
I can’t wait until I’m named valedictorian— it’s such a feather in my cap!
Earning that full scholarship to Yale is quite a feather in his cap.
Decant
gradually pour (liquid, typically wine or a solution) from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment:
“the wine was decanted about 40 minutes before being served”
synonyms:
pour out · pour off · draw off · siphon off · drain · tap · tip · discharge · transfer
Insinuate
VERB
suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way:
“he was insinuating that I had no self-control”
synonyms:
imply · suggest · [more]
slide (oneself or a thing) slowly and smoothly into a position:
“the bugs insinuate themselves between one’s skin and clothes”
synonyms:
slide · slip · [more]
Pokerface
Hide one’s entries feelings
Outlandish
strange and unusual and difficult to accept or like:
an outlandish hairstyle/outfit
Synonyms
bizarre
Mindful
心に留める
Rambling
of writing or speech) lengthy and confused or inconsequential.
“a rambling six-hour speech”
Similar:
long-winded
In the line of fire
攻撃に晒される場所
opt
Choose
Opt out
Not to choose
Wreak havoc
to cause great damage. A powerful tornado wreaked havoc on the small village. The virus wreaked havoc on my computer.3
Viable
Feasible
At any given time
Always, one moment in time (the moment does not have to be specified
Entail
to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
the project will entail considerable expense 必然的に含まれる
Hegemonic
ruling or dominant in a political or social context:
“the bourgeoisie constituted the hegemonic class”
Muscle out
金や力で押し出す
Spell out
to explain something in a very clear way with details:
The government has so far refused to spell out its plans/policies.
Fumble
ヘマする
