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Well-rounded liberal arts education

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A “well-rounded liberal arts education” refers to a comprehensive educational approach that encompasses various disciplines, fostering a broad understanding of knowledge and skills. It emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and adaptability, preparing individuals for a wide range of future endeavors

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Mercy rule

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The “mercy rule” in sports refers to a rule that allows a game to be ended early if one team has a significant lead, preventing further humiliation or injury for the losing team

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Lie you ass off

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嘘を突き通せ

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Don’t engage !

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“Don’t engage” means to refrain from becoming involved with someone or something. It suggests avoiding interaction, conversation, or conflict. It can also mean to avoid a situation or topic

あれこれ言って関わるな
何も言うな

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Amorous

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showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire.
“she rejected his amorous advances”

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Slap and tickle

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Slap and tickle” is a British idiom, often used as a euphemism for sexual activity, particularly when it involves playful or joking behavior. It can also refer to mild or playful kissing, cuddling, and other amorous play

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Boil down to

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If a situation or problem boils down to something, that is the main reason for it:
The problem boils down to one thing - lack of money.
結局は
“Boil down to your preference”

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Don’t give me an attitude

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“Don’t give me an attitude” means “Don’t be arrogant, disrespectful, or negative in your behavior.” It’s a way of telling someone to be more polite, cooperative, and respectful, and to stop being uncooperative or unfriendly

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Chin chin

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“Chin chin” primarily means a toast, similar to “cheers” in English, especially in the context of drinking

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Molar teeth

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a grinding tooth at the back of a mammal’s mouth. 奥歯 臼歯

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cleavage

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he narrow space between a person’s breasts that is seen when they wear a piece of clothing that does not cover the top of them: Clare was wearing a low-cut dress that showed off her cleavage

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Carry on

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to continue doing something, or to cause something to continue:
Let’s carry on this discussion at some other time.

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Get away with something

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to succeed in avoiding punishment for something:
If I thought I could get away with it, I wouldn’t pay my taxes at all.

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Loose morals

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“Loose morals” implies a person with weak or lax moral standards, often involving questionable behavior or a lack of strict adherence to ethical guidelines.

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Pious

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deeply religious and visibly follows all the moral and ethical codes of his religion, he is pious

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Don’t poop where you are

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The idiom “do not poop where you are” or “don’t shit where you eat” is a vulgar expression that means you should not cause trouble or make a mess in a place, group, or situation that is important to you or that you rely on

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Deep down

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felt strongly and often hidden from other people:
Deep down, I know you love me really.

「心の底で」「本心で」「実は

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“Liar, liar, pants on fire!”

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“Liar, liar, pants on fire!” is a children’s rhyme used to express disbelief or disapproval when someone is caught telling a lie. It’s a simple and memorable way to say someone is lying

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Retrench

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(of a company, government, or individual) reduce costs or spending in response to economic difficulty.
“as a result of the recession the company retrenched”