Verb phrases and idiomatic expressions Flashcards

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面目が立つ

【めんもくがたつ】

A

to keep face; to uphold one’s reputation

このままでは私の面目が立たない
As things are, I will lose face.

彼は素晴らしい成績で、家族の面目を立てた
He got a great grade, so his family’s pride is upheld.

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目にかかる

【めにかかる】

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to meet (someone of higher status)

私たちはやがてまたあなたにお目にかかるでしょう。
We will be seeing you again before long.

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世間体を繕う

【せけんていをつくろう】

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to keep up appearances

世間体を繕う心配をするより他にやることがある。
We have other things to do than worry about keeping up appearances.

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【ゼン、つくろ・う】: darning, repair, mend, trim, tidy up, adjust

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印象を与える

【いんしょうをあたえる】

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to give an impression; to make an impression

戦後、日本人の勤勉さと節約はアメリカ人に強い印象を与えた
After the war, the Japanese people’s hard work and thrift made a strong impression on Americans.

[expression]

【イン、 しるし、シル・す】: stamp, seal, imprint, symbol, trademark, India
【ショウ、ゾウ、かたど・る】: elephant, pattern after, imitate

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印象に残る

【いんしょうにのこる】

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to be memorable; to leave a lasting impression; to make a mark (on one’s memory)

その人の美しさはいつまでも印象に残っています。
Her beauty left an indelible mark on me.

ドキュメンタリー番組の中で一番印象に残るシーンだった。
It was the most memorable scene in the documentary.

[expression]

【イン、 しるし、シル・す】: stamp, seal, imprint, symbol, trademark, India
【ショウ、ゾウ、かたど・る】: elephant, pattern after, imitate

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