English Phrases > 28 > Flashcards

28 Flashcards

(98 cards)

Study These Flashcards
1
Q

Ho-hum

A

Showing no interest

used to express boredom or resignation.
adjective
boring.
“a ho-hum script”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

But for now

A

ここはひとまず

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Aside from

A

chiefly US : EXCEPT FOR
Aside from us, there were only a half dozen people there.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

glut

A

an excessively abundant supply of something:
“there is a glut of cars on the market”
synonyms:
surplus · excess · [more]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

A lot less

A

a lot less than before”. It could have been 200 days/year before and now it is 50 days/year. However, “very rarely” is “hardly at all”, and should be a very small number in any case.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

half-hearted

A

without enthusiasm or energy:
“he resumed his packing halfheartedly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Tip their hands

A

“Tip their hands” means to reveal or accidentally reveal one’s true intentions, plans, or beliefs, often unintentionally. It’s like inadvertently showing one’s cards in a game. The phrase suggests that someone has been keeping something secret, and by “tipping their hand,” they are now revealing it.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Cogent

A

of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing:説得力ある
“they put forward cogent arguments for British membership” · [more]
synonyms:
convincing · compelling · strong · forceful · powerful · potent · weighty · valid · [more]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Remain quiet for a beat or two

A

一呼吸おいて

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Cough up (some more dough)

A

give something reluctantly, especially money or information that is due or required:
“he coughed up the monthly subscription fee to continue with the service” · [more]
synonyms:
pay · pay up · pay out · come up with · hand over · part with · defray the cost of · foot the bill · settle up

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

They are not budging?

A

They are not make room? 譲らない？

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

“budge over, boys”

A

Make room boys! 席を譲って〜

= Budge on

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Humility

A

a modest or low view of one’s own importance; humbleness:
“he needs the humility to accept that their way may be better”
synonyms:
modesty · humbleness · modestness · meekness · lack of pride · lack of vanity · diffidence · unassertiveness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Emergence

A

the process of coming into being, or of becoming important or prominent:
“the emergence of the environmental movement” · [more]
synonyms:
appearance · arrival · [more]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Kick-start

A

to make something start to happen or start to develop more quickly:
Taxes were drastically cut in an attempt to kick-start the economy.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Pan-seared

A

Searing (or pan searing) is a technique used in grilling, baking, braising, roasting, sautéing, etc., in which the surface of the food (usually meat: beef, poultry, pork, seafood) is cooked at high temperature until a browned crust forms.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Meathead

A

a stupid person:
“listen, meathead, do as you’re told”
synonyms:
idiot · halfwit · nincompoop · blockhead · buffoon · dunce · dolt · ignoramus · cretin 

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Chant

A

a repeated rhythmic phrase, typically one shouted or sung in unison by a crowd:
“a group of young people set up a chant of “Why are we waiting?””
synonyms:
shout · cry · slogan · [more]
music
a short musical passage in two or more phrases used for singing unmetrical words; a psalm or canticle sung to such music.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Ghoul

A

an evil spirit or phantom, especially one supposed to rob graves and feed on dead bodies.
synonyms:
meddler · interferer · mischief-maker · troublemaker · [more]
a person morbidly interested in death or disaster.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Outdone myself

A

To do something exceptional

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Lose (one’s) faith (in something or someone

A

To stop believing (in someone or something); to become disillusioned, embittered, or doubtful (about something or someone). (When said simply as “lose faith,” it is often in reference to losing religious faith in God.)
The staff have started losing faith in John’s ability to manage the restaurant properly.
I lost my faith in my friends ever since they turned their backs on me when my husband left.
It’s not uncommon to lose faith at some point in one’s life, but God will reveal himself to you if you’re willing to receive Him.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

put/have little faith in

A

to believe that (someone or something) does not deserve to be trusted
I put/have little faith in politicians.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Say grace

A

asking for God’s blessing or giving thanks for the food being served.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

crackerjack

A

exceptionally good:
“a crackerjack eye surgeon”
synonyms:
expert · skilled · [more]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
botching
carry out (a task) badly or carelessly: "the ability to take on any task without botching it" · [more] synonyms: bungle · do badly · do clumsily · make a mess of · mismanage · mishandle · mangle · fumble
26
the Land of the Rising Sun
Japan
27
Marinate one’s minds
To wait with dread, anxiety, or nervousness for something to happen or come to pass. A: "I caught Tommy smoking cigarettes. He's up in his room waiting for you to come talk to him." B: "I'll go up to him in an hour or so—let him marinate for a while." They kept me marinating in the waiting room for nearly half an hour before they called me in for my interview.
28
ma·zel tov
EXCLAMATION a Jewish phrase expressing congratulations or wishing someone good luck.
29
Trawled
a. To search for or try to acquire something: a contractor trawling for day laborers. b. To make an examination of something: trawling through a writer's papers.
30
BATNA
Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement
31
What not
any of various other things that might also be mentioned paper clips, pins, and whatnot 〜とかなんとか
32
Land in hot water
in a difficult situation in which you are likely to be punished: Emails that criticize others can land you in hot water, so be careful what you write.
33
Pervasive
(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people:蔓延する "ageism is pervasive and entrenched in our society" synonyms: prevalent · penetrating · pervading · permeating · extensive · ubiquitous · omnipresent · [more
34
Declutter
remove unnecessary items from (an untidy or overcrowded place): "there's no better time to declutter your home"
35
stick in (one's) craw
be difficult or impossible to accept. "his comments stuck in my craw since I first heard them yesterday"
36
Get over
overcome a difficulty: "she is currently seeing a psychiatrist to get over her fear of answering the door" synonyms: overcome · surmount · prevail over · [more]
37
Go forage
(of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions: "gulls are equipped by nature to forage for food" synonyms: search · hunt · [more]
38
Stable
a building set apart and adapted for keeping horses: "the horse was led from its stable"
39
Got off on the wrong foot
To have a bad start. Said of something that goes or has gone awry at the very beginning. I know we got off on the wrong foot when I was a half hour late to the interview, but I promise that I will always be on time once I start working here.
40
Inadvertently
Unintentionally
41
Demonstrably
Obvious and provable manner
42
How do we get the most of
最大の成果を得る為に
43
Wager
Bet, gamble
44
Crease
a line or ridge produced on paper or cloth by folding, pressing, or crushing: "khaki trousers with knife-edge creases" synonyms: fold · groove ·折り目
45
Stay Hungry Stay Foolish
By Steve Jobs, most daring choices are made from necessity Stay hungry, stay foolish" is a motivational phrase popularized by Steve Jobs in his 2005 Stanford University commencement speech. It encourages a mindset of relentless curiosity, continuous learning, and a willingness to take risks. "Stay hungry" implies a desire for growth and a refusal to settle for the status quo. “Stay foolish" means to embrace a childlike sense of wonder and openness to new ideas, even if it means feeling foolish or making mistakes
46
Pull the plug on
to stop something from continuing prevent something from happening or continuing. "the company pulled the plug on the deal because it was not satisfied with the terms"
47
Grunt work
Work that is menial and often tedious. Get one of those interns to do this grunt work—that's what they're here for!
48
Menial
of work) not requiring much skill and lacking prestige: "menial factory jobs" synonyms: unskilled · lowly · [more]
49
Swill
drink (something) greedily or in large quantities: "they whiled away their evening swilling pints of beer" · [more] synonyms: drink · quaff · 
50
Crunch
The crunch is an abdominal exercise that works the rectus abdominis muscle. It enables both building "six-pack" abs and tightening the belly. Crunches use the exerciser's own body weight to ton...
51
Blip on the raider
Totally insignificant
52
Flip out
suddenly lose control or become very angry: "she would have flipped out if someone had done this to her"
53
Annotation
a note of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram: "marginal annotations" synonyms: note · notation · comment · gloss · footnote · [more]
54
Giddy-up
used to get a horse to start moving or go faster: "“Giddy-up!” he cried and cracked his whip"
55
Don’t be silly, Don’t be a fool
バカはよせ　馬鹿にするな
56
Pest
a destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc.: "the tomato plant attracts a pest called whitefly" · [more] informal an annoying person or thing; a nuisance: "he was a real pest" synonyms: nuisance · bother
57
Murky
曖昧
58
Palate
the roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the nose and the mouth in vertebrates. synonyms: roof of the mouth · hard palate · soft palate a person's appreciation of taste and flavor, especially when sophisticated and discriminating: "a fine range of drink for sophisticated palates" · [more] synonyms: sense of taste · [more] taste or flavor of wine or beer: "a wine with a zingy, peachy palate" synonyms: flavor · taste · savor 
59
Milestone
an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development: "the speech is being hailed as a milestone in race relations" 節目 synonyms: turning point · [more]
60
Get the handle on
To have a firm, clear understanding or determination of something informal. : to understand and be able to deal with (something) I can't quite get a handle on the way this machine works
61
Exuberant
filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement: "giddily exuberant crowds" · [more] synonyms: ebullient · buoyant · cheerful · sunny · breezy  exuberant」の意味・翻訳・日本語 - 生い茂る、繁茂した、元気に満ちた、あふれるばかりの、はち切れるような、豊かな、華麗
62
Lapdog
servile dependent=slave , follower
63
Decoupling
separate, disengage, or dissociate (something) from something else: "the mountings effectively decouple movements of the engine from those of the wheels" synonyms: detach · disengage · uncouple · unhook · unhitch · [more]
64
unequivocal
Clear, leaving no doubt; unambiguous: "an unequivocal answer"  “Clear and Unequivocal” synonyms: unambiguous · unmistakable · indisputable · incontrovertible · indubitable · undeniable
65
Equivocal
open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous 玉虫色 comes from the Latin word aequivocus, which is a combination of the prefix aequi- ("equal") and the word vox ("voice"). The word is used to describe something that is open to multiple interpretations, especially when the purpose is to deceive or avoid something
66
Topple
overbalance or become unsteady and fall slowly: "she toppled over when I touched her" synonyms: fall · tumble · overturn · overbalance · tip · keel · [more] cause to become unsteady and fall: "disagreement had threatened to topple the government" · [more] synonyms: overthrow · oust · depose · unseat · [more
67
Besiege
surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender; lay siege to: "the guerrillas continued to besiege other major cities to the north" synonyms: lay siege to · beleaguer · blockade · surround · shut off · block off · invest crowd around oppressively; surround and harass: "she spent the whole day besieged by newsmen" synonyms: surround · mob · crowd around · [more]
68
Hang out
spend time relaxing or socializing informally: "they're hanging out at the beach" · [more] synonyms: associate · mix · [more] associate with someone: "musicians hang out with their own kind"
69
Bedrock
solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium. synonyms: substratum · substructure · understructure ·
70
Spambot
A spambot is a computer program designed to assist in the sending of spam. Spambots usually create accounts and send spam messages
71
In vogue
In fashion
72
Free herself up to start
Stand and start
73
Haggle
dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something: "the two sides are haggling over television rights" synonyms: barter · bargain ·
74
Flurry
Briefly
75
Artifact
an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest: "gold and silver artifacts" synonyms: historical object · [more]
76
Get back on feet
Recover
77
Punchline
the final phrase or sentence of a joke or story, providing the humor or some other crucial element: "his humor did not depend on punchlines"
78
Redress the wounds
傷口包帯取り替えよ
79
Stethoscope
聴診器
80
Pinch a little bit
ちょっと痛い
81
Second nature
習慣になったよ a characteristic or habit in someone that appears to be instinctive because that person has behaved in a particular way so often: "deceit was becoming second nature to her"
82
IVs Intravenous
静脈注射
83
syringe
注射器
84
Cover up one’s nervousness
神経質をカバーする
85
Speak volumes
If something speaks volumes, it makes an opinion, characteristic, or situation very clear without the use of words: She said very little but her face spoke volumes.
86
Stomach butterflies
For instance, if you’re waiting in line to get into a concert venue to see your favorite band perform, you could say you have “butterflies in your stomach” to describe your feeling of nervous anticipation.
87
Demographic
relating to the structure of populations: "the demographic trend is toward an older population" NOUN a particular sector of a population: "the drink is popular with a young demographic"
88
Riff on
～について繰り返すshort repeated phrase in popular music and jazz, typically used as an introduction or refrain in a song. "a brilliant guitar riff"
89
au·tol·o·gous
ADJECTIVE (of cells or tissues) obtained from the same individual: "autologous bone marrow transplants"
90
trench
堀
91
Giovanni
God is gracious
92
Trajectory
the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces: "the missile's trajectory was preset" · [more] synonyms: course · route · [more] geometry a curve or surface cutting a family of curves or surfaces at a constant angle.
93
You kidding around?
Teasing?
94
Eat up the return
eat all of something: "if you don't eat up your carrots, you won't get dessert" · [more] synonyms: eat · consume · devour · ingest · partake of · [more]
95
fall below
To go under a marker or limit; to be reduced beyond a certain amount.
96
false sense of security
a feeling of being safer than one really is The gun gave him a false sense of security 直訳すると「安全感覚を損なう」という意味になります。より具体的に言うと、「誤った安心感を生み出す」「安全だと思い込ませる」といったニュアンスで使用されます
97
Nursery
a room in a house for the special use of young children.
98
Put in the queue
"put in the queue" means to place items or requests in a line waiting to be addressed or processed. It is commonly used in contexts where tasks, inquiries, or people are organized in a sequence to be handled in order. For example, you might say, "Please put all customer inquiries in the queue and we will address them in the order received".
English Phrases
flashcards
Decks in class (96)
# Cards
Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2026 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions