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Brunt

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the main force of something unpleasant:
The infantry has taken/borne the brunt of the missile attacks.
Small companies are feeling the full brunt of the recession.
「the brunt of」:で「～の矢面に立つ、～の衝撃をまともに受ける」という意味になります。
「bear/take the brunt of」:で「～の大部分を負担する、～の衝撃をまともに受ける」という意味になります。

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Put on the line

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to risk something:
Firefighters put their lives on the line every working day.

Origin: a reference to the physical line on a craps table where gamblers place their chips in making a bet.
Craps : gambling game played with dice

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Touch on

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deal briefly with a subject in written or spoken discussion:
“her memoirs touch on her experiences in her long life” · ”he touches upon several themes from the last chapter”

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(He is ) Crashing

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NORTH AMERICAN
(of a patient) suffer a cardiac arrest.

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On one’s rader

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Considered by one as important or noteworthy; within the spectrum of one’s awareness, attention, or consideration.
目をつける
If you want this issue on people’s radar, you have to frame it as something that will impact their wallets.
This band wasn’t on my radar screen six months ago, but they’re one of my favorites now

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Nuts and bolts

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The most basic, fundamental, or essential aspects of something.
Japanese is intimidating because of the written characters, but the nuts and bolts of the language are actually pretty straightforward.
We came up with a lot of big ideas, but no one addressed the nuts and bolts of how to implement them

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Upkeep

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the process of keeping something in good condition:
“we will be responsible for the upkeep of the access road”
SIMILAR:
maintenance
repair(s)

financial or material support of a person or animal:
“payments for the children’s upkeep”
SIMILAR:
subsistence
care

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Brim with

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to a great degree

「Brim with」 は、～であふれんばかりである、～に満ちている、というニュアンスを表す表現です。たとえば、「His eyes brimmed with tears」 は「彼の目は涙であふれていた」という意味になります

With our trip just days away, the kids are brimming with excitement.
This song just brims with emotion.

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Jump on the bandwagon

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To join, follow, or support someone or something only after they or it is successful or popular.
I can’t stand these people who just jump on the bandwagon after a win. Where were they last year when the team was terrible?
A: “I thought your mom hated that candidate.” B: “Well, he’s the president now, so she decided to jump on the bandwagon.”

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Extemporaneous

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spoken or done without preparation:
“an extemporaneous speech”

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Under the radar

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気づかれないで

ignored or not noticed much by people in general:
The boutique specializes in trendy and under-the-radar brands.
The couple’s wedding ceremony was very much a below-the-radar affair.

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Laid to rest

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To be buried in a grave after having died. My poor mother was finally laid to rest after a long, painful fight with cancer.

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In every single way

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あらゆる面で

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Kicked one’s ass

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. verb, rude slang To defeat someone or something decisively. In this usage, a possessive noun or pronoun is used between “kick” and “ass.”
We weren’t prepared for that game, and the other team kicked our asses.

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Be in your sweatpants with a glass of wine

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スウェットパンツでワイングラス

The phrase “Be in your sweatpants with a glass of wine” refers to a state of relaxed, comfortable, and often solitary leisure. It evokes the image of someone at home, unwinding after a long day, perhaps after work or social activities, in comfortable clothing and enjoying a relaxing drink. It can also imply a desire to avoid social obligations and enjoy personal time

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baggage carousel

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machine that delivers checked luggage to the passengers at the baggage claim area at their final destination

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Aha moment

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moment of sudden insight or discovery:
“it was one of those aha moments, when you know you have to risk it all”
SIMILAR:
finding out
learning
realization

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Shaggy

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(of hair or fur) long, thick, and unkempt-untidy
“the mountain goat has a long, shaggy coat”

毛むくじゃらの、けば立った、毛深｛けぶか｝い、〔草木｛くさき｝などが〕はびこった · むさくるしい · 粗野｛そや｝な、がさつな

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Flag down

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Signal to stop

cause a vehicle to stop by waving at its driver:
I managed to flag down a passing police car.

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Square off

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to prepare to fight, compete, or argue with someone:
The two giants in the fast-food industry are squaring off this month with the most aggressive advertising campaigns yet.

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You bet

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you may be sure; certainly:
““Would you like this piece of pie?” “You bet!””
SIMILAR:
yes
definitely
absolutely
sure
by all means
quite
indeed

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Pile on

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上に乗っけていく　重ねていく

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Pause and rewind

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一時停止と巻き戻し⏪

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Cooked up a new innovation

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Create

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Gizmo
ちょっとした機械
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Twist
ひねり　絡み change information so that it gives the message you want it to give, especially in a way that is dishonest: This report shows how she twisted the truth to claim successes where none, in fact, existed.
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Fuel
cause (a fire) to burn more intensely: "gasoline may have been used to fuel the fire" · "don't open a door or you could fuel the flames "焚きつける 煽る
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Eerily quiet
妙に静かな　イーリーな静けさ in a strange and frightening manner: "their footsteps echoed eerily" · "the streets are eerily quiet
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Breakout
violent escape, especially by a group, from prison: There has been a mass breakout from one of Germany's top security jails.
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VPN
Virtual Private Network, creates a secure tunnel between your device (e.g. smartphone or laptop) and the internet. The VPN allows you to send your data via an encrypted, secure connection to an external server: the VPN server. From there, your data will be sent onward to its destination on the internet
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Tip-off
INFORMAL a piece of information given in a discreet or confidential way: "arrests came after a tip-off from a member of the public" SIMILAR: piece of information message BASKETBALL an act of starting a game or period by means of a jump ball in the center of the court: "the news of his injury came just two hours before tipoff"
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Wrap around your finger
to have complete control over (someone) She has him wrapped around her little finger. Origin: The idiom "wrap around your finger" likely originates from the physical act of winding thread or string around a finger. This imagery of control and manipulation, where someone is easily controlled or influenced,
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Tank engine
steam locomotive carrying fuel and water receptacles in its own frame, not in a tender.
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Eschew
to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : SHUN 意図的に避ける、あるいは離れておく。 近付かない "he appealed to the crowd to eschew violence"
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Your credit is going to be shot
Your credit score is going to ruined or worn out:
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Make the most of time
Use time efficiently
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Run the numbers
Determine the amount of money to be spent , earned It basically means you have to do the necessary calculating of numbers to decide something, often times it is used in a business situation to know if they can afford to attempt some sort of project or venture
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Dispassionately
in a way that is not influenced by emotions: He thought about his actions quite coldly and dispassionately.
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Weighing cost against benefits
損得の比較検討を行う
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You’re dreaming if —-
夢見とるんとちゃう
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Rationality trumped emotion
Rationality beat(defeat) emotion
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Antsy
very nervous, worried agitated, impatient, or restless: "he was too antsy to stay in one place for long" SIMILAR: agitated anxious fidgety jumpy fretful restless stir-crazy wired
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On their radar screens
On someone's radar screen" is an idiom that means someone is aware of or considering something or someone. It implies that the thing or person has come to their attention Considered important or noteworthy; within the spectrum of (someone's) awareness, attention, or consideration. If you want this issue to be on the radar of mainstream America, you have to frame it as something that will hit people in their wallets. There are always going to be bands who suddenly appear on the radar screen, only to fade into obscurity just as quickly.
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fix
a difficult or awkward situation from which it is hard to extricate oneself; a predicament—-difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation. "the club's financial predicament" "how on earth did you get into such a fix?" SIMILAR: predicament plight
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Ducks in a row
get your ducks in a row means to organize your tasks and schedule so that you are ready for the next step "we have an event planned and possibly a dance, but we have to get all our ducks in a row first" 準備を整える」「きちんと準備をする」といった意味があります。
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without feeling uncomfortable
Without discomfort
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Among others
And so on , Yada Yada yada A few students, myself among others, took part in the debate. 私を含めて少数の生徒がその討論に参加した
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Water down
To dilute, usually by literally adding water. A noun or pronoun can be used between "water" and "down." That place waters down their drinks. After you added the stock, the soup tasted like it had been watered down. I think you need to let it reduce some more. 2. To weaken or make less effective. A noun or pronoun can be used between "water" and "down."
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Motor skills
the body's ability to manage the process of movement. To execute motor skills, a person's brain, muscles and nervous system must all work together. A person's motor coordination is determined by how well he or she is able to perform a desired function when employing these motor skills. 運動神経
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Tinge with
having a very slight amount of a colour or of a feeling: Her dark hair is now tinged with grey. tinged with 《be ～》～の色を帯びる、～の色に彩られる、～に染まっている
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Pronounced
very noticeable or marked; conspicuous: "he had a pronounced squint" SIMILAR: noticeable marked strong
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Locale
Place
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Come up with
produce something, especially when pressured or challenged: "he keeps coming up with all kinds of lame excuses" SIMILAR: produce devise propose put forward present think up
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Critic
person who judges the merits of literary, artistic, or musical works, especially one who does so professionally: "a film critic" SIMILAR: commentator observer
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Pain point
a part of a process or system that causes problems or obstructions: "what we would like to do is talk to our customers about what pain points they're experiencing" 問題点 a small area on the body that is sensitive to pain: "the trick to solving knee tendinitis is finding the exact pain point and applying ice"
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cli·ché
a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought: "the old cliché “one man's meat is another man's poison.”" cliché（クリシェ）とは、使い古された決まり文句や、ありきたりな表現のことです。一般的に、新鮮味や独創性に欠ける
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Generic
of things; not specific: "chèvre is a generic term for all goat's milk cheese" SIMILAR: general common collective nonspecific inclusive all-inclusive
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Term sheet
Nonbinding agreement What Is a Term Sheet? A term sheet is a nonbinding agreement that shows the basic terms and conditions of an investment. The term sheet serves as a template and basis for more detailed, legally binding documents. タームシートとは、契約の主要な条件をまとめた文書のことです。契約交渉の段階で、契約内容の合意形成をスムーズに進めるために用いられます。契約書を作成する前の段階で、契約の枠組みや重要なポイントを簡潔に示したもので
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Structure a Biased deal
偏った契約などを立てる
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You’ll be well on your way —
To be making excellent progress (toward one's goal or outcome). With grades like that, you are well on your way to becoming valedictorian.
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In tackling
When one make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task): "police have launched an initiative to tackle rising crime"
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Being praised for its ability
Appreciated
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Plucked bird
take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place: 羽をむしられた鳥 - ‘plucked’ "she plucked a blade of grass" · "he plucked a tape from the shelf" SIMILAR: remove pick off pick pull
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Gummy bear
Fruit gum candies Gummy bears (German: Gummibär) are small, fruit gum candies, similar to a jelly baby in some English-speaking countries
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Take it away
To begin, especially used to launch a performance of some sort (usually imperative and/or exclamatory). quotations ▼ 例： A：This is my favorite karaoke song. （これ私のお気に入りのカラオケ曲なの。） B：Then you should sing it! Take it away! （じゃあ、あなたが歌うべきよ、さあ、歌って！） I'd like to introduce Mumbo the Magnificent and his dancing parrot, Tiddles. Take it away, Mumbo!
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Old school
used, usually approvingly, to refer to someone or something that is old-fashioned or traditional: "amenities that my parents, being of the old school, still take for granted" SIMILAR: unfashionable out of style no longer fashionable old-fashioned
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Like the hockey stick (in business meaning)
Rise Hockey Stick Meaning In Business The rise in a chart that occurs after a relatively flat and quiet period of time is referred to as an increase
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Kick the Can Down the Road
Procrastinating The saying “kick the can down the road” means that you are procrastinating on finding a solution to a problem. The issue won’t disappear, and your lack of action makes finding a solution that much harder. If you kick the can down the road, you’re avoiding dealing with a persistent problem, leaving the action to a later date.
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give (one) (some) perspective on (something)
To cause or allow one to have a new, altered, or enlightened viewpoint or way of thinking about something. It sucks what happened to him, but hopefully it will give him some perspective on why it's important to take your financial obligations seriously. I definitely gained perspective on how tough it must have been for my parents after having children of my own. The divorce was a really hard time in my life, but it gave me some perspective on the importance of self-love and self-reliance. 別の言い方をすれば
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Account for
to give a reason or explanation for (something) “How do you account for your success?”
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Give you more context
"Context" is extra information that helps you to understand something better. For example, if you're listening to someone speaking in a foreign language, their facial expressions and hand gestures give you some context for what they're saying. 分かりやすく言うと
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Morph
change the form or character of : TRANSFORM "3-D objects can be morphed into other objects"
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Cottoned
to come to understand —used with to or on to cottoned on to the fact that our children work furiously —H. M. McLuhan originates from the verb "cotton," which has a history rooted in the linen industry and later evolved to mean "to take a liking to" or "to understand
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Trophy wife
a young, attractive wife regarded as a status symbol for an older man.
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Dire
of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent: "dire consequences" SIMILAR: terrible dreadful appalling 喫緊の
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Happy-go-lucky
cheerfully unconcerned about the future: "a happy-go-lucky, relaxed attitude" SIMILAR: easygoing carefree casual free and easy devil-may-care blithe nonchalant insouciant
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Detract
diminish the worth or value of (a quality or achievement): "these quibbles in no way detract from her achievement" SIMILAR: belittle take away from take away (a specified amount) from the worth or value of a quality or achievement: "it detracts not one iota from the credit due to them"
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Highest grossing
that has the highest gross earnings Highest grossing" means having earned the most money compared to others in a specific category. For example, the highest-grossing movie of the year is the one that generated the most revenue from ticket sales 売上ナンバーワン
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Unconventional
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed: "his unconventional approach to life" SIMILAR: unusual irregular unorthodox unfamiliar uncommon uncustomary unwonted rare 型破りな
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Top of mind
Foremost in one's thoughts; of greatest concern or priority
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Transience
the state or fact of lasting only for a short time; transitory nature: "the transience of life and happiness" SIMILAR: temporariness transitoriness impermanence brevity briefness shortness ephemerality
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Misogyny
dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women: "she felt she was struggling against thinly disguised misogyny" SIMILAR: jingoism excessive patriotism blind patriotism excessive nationalism sectarianism
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Grueling and lengthy
extremely tiring and demanding: "a grueling schedule
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Basic day …. Would be ….
いつもは、日常は
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Liaise with
To establish a connection "she will liaise with teachers across the country" 繋がる　繋げる
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Keep on top of
organized, on task, or under control. How Janet manages to keep on top of all eight of those kids is really beyond me. You've got to keep on top of your employees if you want your business to run smoothly. I don't know how you keep on top of all the different issues that students bring to your attention
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Not a chance
I don't know how you keep on top of all the different issues that students bring to your attention
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Groundswell
a buildup of opinion or feeling in a large section of the population: "an unexpected groundswell of opposition developed"
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Do the tower above
to be much better or more important than (someone or something) Her intellect towers above/over ours
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Freebie
something that is given to you without you having to pay for it, especially as a way of attracting your support for or interest in something: The company's marketing rep was giving out pens and mugs - the usual freebies. The journalists were all given a freebie lunch.
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Takedown
an occasion when the police arrest a person or a group of people: He said they had put a major dent in drug sales in the community with the takedown of the gang.
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Muzzle
犬🐕のくつわ
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Put someone out to grass
to make someone stop work permanently because they are too old
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Trepidation
fear or worry about what is going to happen: We view future developments with some trepidation.
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Employ
make use of. "the methods they have employed to collect the data" Similar: use utilize
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one man's meat is another man's poison
What is good for one person may be bad for another; what is pleasant to one person may be unpleasant to another.
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Miss the cut
GOLF fail to equal or better a required score, thus being eliminated from the last two rounds of a four-round tournament. "bad driving made him miss the cut by nine strokes"
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amberjack
カンパチ
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Fraternity
group of people who have the same job or interest: the legal fraternity (= lawyers) the criminal fraternity (= criminals) close-knit fraternity The racing world is a pretty close-knit fraternity.
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Breakout session
presentation, discussion, or activity that takes place as part of a larger event (such as a conference, convention, or seminar) and for which some of the event's participants temporarily separate themselves from the others

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