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Question 1

Underling

Answer 1

a person lower in status or rank.
“she was shouting orders at underlings between gulps of coffee”

Question 2

Don’t put me in the middle

Answer 2

in a difficult or unpleasant position. She hated conflict and did not want to be put in the middle. He was caught in the middle when his parents got divorced.

Question 3

Control

Answer 3

a group or individual used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of a survey or experiment.

Question 4

Brinksmanship

Answer 4

the activity, especially in politics, of trying to get what you want by saying that if you do not get it, you will do something dangerous:
The talks have collapsed and both sides have resorted to brinkmanship.

瀬戸際政策 《危険な状態をぎりぎりまで押し進めて強い態度で有利な立場に立とうという政策

Question 5

I owe you apology

Answer 5

ごめんなさいと言わなきゃ

Question 6

Get a move on

Answer 6

hurry up.
“get a move on or you’ll be late”

Question 7

Old broad

Answer 7

Old woman

Question 8

Get across the finishing line

Answer 8

to reach the end of a race, task, or project, signifying successful completion; essentially, it means to achieve the final goal or milestone in a process

Question 9

Take no for the answer

Answer 9

. to not allow someone to refuse what you have offered: I told Steve I’m not interested, but he keeps asking me out - he won’t take no for an answer.

＝「駄目と言っても聞かない・断っているのにしつこい」という意味。

Question 10

What’s the occasion?

Answer 10

なんで着飾ったりしてるのかい？

Question 11

Matchy matchy

Answer 11

something is too color-coordinated or has matching patterns. It’s often used to describe clothing that’s too similar in style, color, or fabric.
Examples
“I am not particularly a fan of a matchy-matchy themed table”.
“The next day, the couple sat front row at the Calvin Klein show, once again looking a little matchy-matchy”.
“You should coordinate the drapes and bedspread without getting too matchy-matchy”.
Usage
The term is often used in a disapproving way, to indicate that something is not attractive. For example, you might describe a bedroom set as “matchy-matchy” if it’s too similar in color or pattern.
Origin
“Matchy-matchy” is a reduplication of the words “match” and “-y”. It was once used as an insult to mock people who thought matching colors was the height of fashion.
Tips
To avoid a matchy-matchy look, you can try adding a different pattern, texture, or scale to your outfit or decor.

Question 12

Life coach

Answer 12

a person who counsels and encourages clients on matters having to do with careers or personal challenges.

Question 13

The Wicked Witch of the West

Answer 13

The Wicked Witch of the West was the evil one with the green face. The Wicked Witch of the East was the one that the house fell on.

Question 14

Take the air

Answer 14

take a walk; go for a walk; walk for pleasure. synonyms: walk.

Question 15

Playing catchup

Answer 15

to try to reach the same level as someone else after falling behind. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including sports, business, and school

遅れを取り戻そうと奮闘している、追いつこうと必死である

Question 16

Smokescreen

Answer 16

something that hides the truth about someone’s intentions:
Instead of doing something about the problem, the city council is hiding behind a smokescreen of bureaucracy.

煙幕
〈比喩〉〔実際の計画や真意などを隠すための〕偽装行為［発言］

Question 17

Go to ground

Answer 17

to hide in order to escape someone or something following you:
He found the media attention intolerable and went to ground for several months.

Question 18

The second

Answer 18

as soon as :
The second I saw him, I knew he was going to be a star.

Question 19

the First World

Answer 19

the richer countries of the world that have advanced economies. Some people find this use offensive:
Those of us who live in the First World consume more than 80% of the planet’s resources.

Question 20

It was the world’s first

Answer 20

something was the very first of its kind to ever exist, 世界初の
signifying a groundbreaking or pioneering event on a global scale; essentially, it was the initial instance of that particular thing in the entire world.

Question 21

Got whooped

Answer 21

to be severely beaten or punished. It can also mean to be defeated completely

Question 22

Gloomy Gus

Answer 22

someone who is often gloomy or pessimistic.
It can also refer to someone who has a sullen or unhappy demeanor

Question 23

In the eyes of god

Answer 23

something is being considered from God’s perspective,
implying that God sees everything, knows everything, and judges everything based on his perfect understanding, often used to convey the idea that no matter how someone may appear to others, God sees their true nature and intentions

Question 24

Here is the thing

Answer 24

the speaker is about to introduce a key point or important piece of information in a conversation, essentially signaling to the listener that what follows should be paid close attention to

Question 25

Don’t shoot the messenger

Answer 25

said to warn someone not to be angry with the person who tells them something bad

Question 26

The old switcheroo

Answer 26

is an idiom that refers to an unexpected or sneaky swap or exchange. It can also refer to a sudden change in attitude, character, or position.

Question 27

Soften the blow

Answer 27

to make a bad situation less serious: He lost his job, but he has enough money in the bank to soften the blow.

Question 28

Don’t be a wise guy !

Answer 28

stop acting like you know everything or are smarter than you are," essentially telling someone to not be cocky, arrogant, or sassy, and to behave respectfully; it's synonymous with "don't be a smart aleck

Question 29

High stakes

Answer 29

a situation with a lot of risk, or where there is a chance of losing or gaining a lot

Question 30

Pull your weight

Answer 30

do one's fair share of work. “he must pull his weight or leave"

Question 31

Sort it out

Answer 31

phrasal verb of sort 1. arrange things systematically in groups or according to type. "she sorted out the clothes, some to be kept, some to be thrown away" 2. resolve a problem or difficulty. "the teacher helps the children to sort out their problems"

Question 32

Does not stretch as far

Answer 32

means something is limited in its capacity or ability to reach a certain point, essentially indicating that it cannot be extended or applied to a wide range of situations or possibilities ; it falls short of what is needed or expected そこまではいかない

Question 33

Fizzle out

Answer 33

to gradually end in a disappointing or weak way. It can also mean to fail, especially after a hopeful beginning.

Question 34

Grlmding out

Answer 34

produce similar things again and again, especially in a way that is boring: The band ground out the same tunes it had been playing for 20 years. She has ground out more than thirty romance novels during her career. Her opponents were busy grinding out press releases attacking her personality and policies.

Question 35

Ravel

Answer 35

untangle or unravel something. "Davy had finished raveling out his herring net" 2. unravel; fray. "a shirt with a raveled collar" 糸のほつれ. The thread is coming loose

Question 36

Guaquero

Answer 36

person who illegally digs up archaeological sites or graves for valuable items

Question 37

Put up for sale

Answer 37

to make something available for purchase or auction. For example, you might put a house or other property up for sale

Question 38

A brush with death

Answer 38

a close encounter with death or the experience of almost dying. Explanation

Question 39

Sourpuss

Answer 39

a bad-tempered or habitually sullen person. someone who always looks unhappy and annoyed

Question 40

I’m not up to it

Answer 40

I am not well enough to do

Question 41

Stone cold badass

Answer 41

someone who is extremely cool, tough, and confident, almost to the point of being emotionless or unfazed by anything; essentially, a very impressive and intimidatingly capable person, often used to describe a character in movies or someone with a strong, assertive personality

Question 42

Listen to you

Answer 42

pay attention to what someone is saying or to a sound. It can also mean to understand what someone is saying and consider it important or true

Question 43

Minion

Answer 43

a person who is not important and who has to do what another person of higher rank orders them to do: He sent one of his minions to do something about it. 取り巻き

Question 44

Moonshine

Answer 44

illicitly distilled or smuggled liquor.

Question 45

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard

Answer 45

the singer's attractive qualities, represented by the metaphor of a milkshake, are so alluring that they draw a lot of attention from men, essentially saying she's very attractive and gets a lot of male interest; "yard" is used as a casual way to say "around her" or "to her" in this context

Question 46

The pen is mighter than the sward

Answer 46

writing is more effective than military power or violence.

Question 47

Giggler

Answer 47

someone who laughs in a nervous or silly way, often in a series of rapid, high-pitched sounds. The word "giggle" can also be used as a verb to describe the act of laughing in this way 笑い上戸

Question 48

Rough patch

Answer 48

period of time when someone is experiencing a lot of problems or difficulties. It can refer to a challenging time in a person's life or relationship

Question 49

Eat my feelings

Answer 49

Eating your feelings is eating when you're not hungry. You're feeding your feelings. Because after all, food is a source of comfort やけ食い

Question 50

Tempered by

Answer 50

limited or controlled, or made less extreme: tempered by Her ambitions are tempered by the scale of the task. tempered with Their love for each other was growing steadily, but the emotion was tempered with suspicion 和らげられた

Question 51

Icky

Answer 51

something is unpleasant or disgusting. For example, you might describe a dish as "icky" if you think it's nasty or yucky. You might also describe something as "icky" if it's sticky or gummy.

Question 52

Ward

Answer 52

one of the parts or large rooms into which a hospital is divided, usually with beds for patients: a geriatric/maternity/psychiatric ward US one of the parts into which a prison is divided

Question 53

Erode

Answer 53

gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed. "this humiliation has eroded what confidence Jean has"

Question 54

Rizz

Answer 54

the ability to attract people's attention and make them like you, often in a romantic or sexual way: She has more rizz than anyone I've ever met.

Question 55

SKIBIDI

Answer 55

"cool", "bad", or "dumb" depending on the context. It can also be used to describe someone who is obsessed with an unimportant issue

Question 56

Batty

Answer 56

mad; insane. "you'll drive me batty!"

Question 57

GROOVALICIOUS HEPCAT

Answer 57

tribute band or a description of something that is very exciting or attractive a stylish or fashionable person, especially in the sphere of jazz or popular music. "it's rock's most waggish hepcat, on the third of his nine showbiz lives"

Question 58

Take heart

Answer 58

to gain courage or confidence, essentially to feel more hopeful or optimistic about a situation; it's an idiom used to encourage someone not to worry or be discouraged, often when facing a challenge. Example: "Despite the setbacks, the team can take heart from their recent progress.". Key

Question 59

Four faces

Answer 59

The idea of four faces can have multiple meanings, including in Hinduism, the Bible, and leadership

Question 60

Litmus test

Answer 60

an opinion or action that is thought to show more general opinions or likely future actions: Analysts say the election is a litmus test for democracy in the region. 反応を見る

Question 61

Pillage

Answer 61

to steal something from a place or a person by using violence, especially during war: Works of art were pillaged from many countries in the dark days of the Empire.

Question 62

Maglev train

Answer 62

high-speed train that uses magnets to levitate above the track instead of wheels. The term "maglev" is short for "magnetic levitation

Question 63

Pick a fight

Answer 63

talk or behave in such a way as to provoke a fight or argument. "it wasn't in his nature to pick a fight with anyone" Similar: provoke

Question 64

On a par with

Answer 64

the same as or equal to someone or something: The regeneration of the city's downtown dock front will put it on a par with Nice or Cannes. Property in this bustling city is valued even higher, almost on a par with London.

Question 65

Culprit

Answer 65

someone who has done something wrong: Police hope the public will help them to find the culprits.

Question 66

First of its kind

Answer 66

something is unique or exceptionally different, or appears in the earliest stages. For example, you might describe a product or service as "one of a kind" if it is the only one of its type or very unusual

Question 67

Out of commission

Answer 67

not in service; not in working order. "my car is out of commission until a new clutch arrives"

Question 68

Turd

Answer 68

a piece of solid waste: dog turds on the pavement a rude word for someone who you think is unpleasant: I'm not doing business with that little turd. 糞

Question 69

Denote

Answer 69

to represent something: The colour red is used to denote passion or danger.

Question 70

Get bashed

Answer 70

to be attacked, either physically or verbally. "Bashing" is an informal term that can be used as a verb or a noun

Question 71

rummage through

Answer 71

search for something by moving things around without care and looking into, under, and behind them: She rummaged through the drawer, looking for a pen.

Question 72

the emperor's new clothes

Answer 72

used to describe a situation in which most people praise or seem to believe something that is false or has no value, because they are afraid to go against the general opinion. This refers to a story in which an emperor (= a powerful ruler) is sold new clothes that do not really exist, and nobody except a young boy is willing to say publicly that the emperor is naked:

Question 73

Swagger

Answer 73

walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant or self-important way. "he swaggered along the corridor"

Question 74

purserette

Answer 74

female purser. The word is derived from the noun "purser" and the suffix "-ette". The earliest known use of the word was in 1931 in the Newport Daily News

Question 75

STD

Answer 75

sexually transmitted disease

Question 76

Antics

Answer 76

foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior. "the antics of our political parties"

Question 77

Have a go at

Answer 77

1. make an attempt at; try. "let me have a go at straightening the rim" 2. BRITISH attack or criticize. "she's always having a go at me"

Question 78

come back from the brink

Answer 78

To return to a state of stability or well-being after being on the verge of utter ruin, failure, or destruction. The company has come back from the brink of bankruptcy after the massive success of its newest product. I was in a really dark, hopeless place, but the support and love of my family helped me come back from the brink.

Question 79

Cut right through

Answer 79

to quickly and directly address or deal with something difficult or complex, essentially going straight to the heart of the matter without being hindered by unnecessary details or obstacles; it implies efficiently penetrating through something to reach the core issue. Example sentences: "The CEO's straightforward speech cut right through the corporate jargon and clearly outlined the company's new strategy." "Her sharp questions cut right through the politician's evasive answers, forcing him to address the real concerns." Key points about "cut right through": Directness: It emphasizes a clear and immediate approach to dealing with something. Efficiency: It suggests quickly navigating through complexities to get to the important part. Figurative usage: While "cut" can be literal, in this phrase it is often used metaphorically to represent overcoming barriers or confusion.

Question 80

Grit and glamour

Answer 80

Grit" refers to courage and perseverance, while "glamour" refers to attractiveness and excitement

Question 81

Grit

Answer 81

「やり抜く力」「粘る力」「根性」「気概」「ガッツ」など courage and resolve; strength of character. "he displayed the true grit of the navy pilot"

Question 82

Climacteric fruits

Answer 82

fruits that can continue to ripen after being picked from the plant. They are sensitive to ethylene gas, which they produce themselves. Examples of climacteric fruits Apples, Avocados, Bananas, Mangoes, Peaches, Pears, and Tomatoes

Question 83

Freak

Answer 83

thing, person, animal, or event that is extremely unusual or unlikely, and not like any other of its type: I was born with black hair all over my back, like some sort of freak. freak of nature The pearl is so big that it has been described as a freak of nature.

Question 84

Woo woo stuff

Answer 84

is an informal term for ideas or practices that are based on false beliefs or imaginary things rather than scientific knowledge. For example, you might describe astrology or tarot cards as "woo woo stuff

Question 85

Unitalian

Answer 85

member of a Christian Church that does not believe in the Trinity (= the existence of one God in three forms, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit):

Question 86

We caught up

Answer 86

to be involved in something, to be excited about something, or to reach the same level as others

Question 87

Go mingle

Answer 87

Is to move around and talk to many people at a social event. For example, you might go mingle with other guests at a party “ I’ll go mingle”

Question 88

pose a penalty

Answer 88

to introduce or establish a punishment for a specific action or violation, essentially signifying that breaking a rule or committing an offense will result in a negative consequence

Question 89

Flashmob

Answer 89

a group of people who arrange, by email or mobile phone, to come together in a place at the same time, do something funny or silly, and then leave

Question 90

Savant

Answer 90

person with a high level of knowledge or skill, especially someone who is less able in other ways: There are musical savants who are very awkward physically - until they sit at the piano.

Question 91

Paper trail

Answer 91

series of documents that show a record of your activities

Question 92

Captive audience

Answer 92

a group of people who are forced to listen or watch something because they cannot leave. For example, a captive audience might be students in a class or employees at work. いやでも聞かなければ[見なければ]ならない聴衆, 「囚(とら)われの聴衆

Question 93

Get steps in

Answer 93

walk or move around enough throughout the day to reach a desired number of steps, typically considered to be 10,000 steps, as tracked by a fitness tracker or pedometer; essentially, it refers to the act of intentionally increasing your daily walking activity to maintain good health 予定通りしっかり歩く

Question 94

Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself

Answer 94

when you choose to forgive someone, you are ultimately freeing yourself from the burden of anger, resentment, and negativity, thereby giving yourself the gift of peace and the ability to move forward; the act of forgiveness is primarily for your own well-being, not necessarily about the other person.

Question 95

Afterthought

Answer 95

an idea, thought, or plan that was not originally intended but is thought of at a later time: She only asked me to her party as an afterthought.

Question 96

Upswing

Answer 96

an increase in strength or quantity; an upward trend. "cigar smoking has been on the upswing"

Question 97

Skim

Answer 97

to move quickly just above a surface without touching it: The birds skimmed (across/along/over) the tops of the waves.

Question 98

Putting out

Answer 98

1.Extinguish To stop something from burning or shining For example, "put out the fire" or "put out the lights" 2.Produce To produce something, especially for sale For example, "the company puts out a mail-order catalog

Question 99

PB&J

Answer 99

A peanut butter and jelly sandwich consists of peanut butter and fruit preserves spread on bread

Question 100

Malice

Answer 100

Malice -the wish to harm or upset other people: There certainly wasn't any malice in her comments.