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Well-rounded liberal arts education
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
Mercy rule
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
Lie you ass off
嘘を突き通せ
Don’t engage !
“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
Amorous
showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire.
“she rejected his amorous advances”
Slap and tickle
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
Boil down to
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”
Don’t give me an attitude
“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
Chin chin
“Chin chin” primarily means a toast, similar to “cheers” in English, especially in the context of drinking
Molar teeth
a grinding tooth at the back of a mammal’s mouth. 奥歯 臼歯
cleavage
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
Carry on
to continue doing something, or to cause something to continue:
Let’s carry on this discussion at some other time.
Get away with something
to succeed in avoiding punishment for something:
If I thought I could get away with it, I wouldn’t pay my taxes at all.
Loose morals
“Loose morals” implies a person with weak or lax moral standards, often involving questionable behavior or a lack of strict adherence to ethical guidelines.
Pious
deeply religious and visibly follows all the moral and ethical codes of his religion, he is pious
Don’t poop where you are
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
Deep down
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
“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
Retrench
(of a company, government, or individual) reduce costs or spending in response to economic difficulty.
“as a result of the recession the company retrenched”