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Protege
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a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person弟子
employ (someone) as an apprentice: プロテジェ
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Let’s bring in
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〜をお迎えしましょう！
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Ilk
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Ilk is a certain type of person, usually a type you don’t care for. The word is used in sentences like “I’m tired of you and your ilk! When you say “you and your ilk,” you mean “you and everyone just like you.” And that’s not usually meant in a nice way
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Sociopolitical
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combining social and political factors:
“sociopolitical pressures”
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Effervescent
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active, positive, and full of energy:
She’s one of those effervescent personalities that you often see hosting TV game shows.
of a liquid) giving off bubbles; fizzy:
“an effervescent mixture of cheap wine, fruit flavors, sugar, and carbon dioxide
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Uplift
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raise the level of; improve:
“the refreshing smell of essential oils like lavender and peppermint can instantly uplift your mood”
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Bacon
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MONEY
specifically : money gained through employment or legislation —usually used in the phrase bring home the bacon
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Apparatus
A
the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose:
“laboratory apparatus”
SIMILAR:
equipment
gear
rig
a complex structure within an organization or system:
“the apparatus of government”
SIMILAR:
structure
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Psych out
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to become very excited; to lose mental control. I was so angry, I almost psyched out. The kids were psyching out over the rock
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Invaluable
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extremely useful; indispensable:
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I’m composed
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calm and in control of your emotions:
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Break in (shoes etc.)
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an initial period of operation during which working parts begin to function efficiently
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Pitch in
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- To help out; to contribute or assist.
Pitch in money
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Prophecy
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a prediction:
statement that says what is going to happen in the future, especially one that is based on what you believe about a particular matter rather than existing facts:
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Give one a hand
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To help one (with something).
I hope that someone will give me a hand—there’s no way I’ll make it to the fifth floor with all these bags on my own!
No, Billy can’t babysit, he’s giving me a hand with my car today.
2. To applaud one. Wasn’t that a great performance? Let’s give them a hand, ladies and gentlemen!
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In lieu of
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Instead of
instead.
“the company issued additional shares to shareholders in lieu of a cash dividend”
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‘Woe is me’ frame of mind
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Woe is me - over-dramatic, often comical way to express sadness or disappointment at an unfair situation
Frame of mind - a particular mood that influences one’s attitude or behavior:
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(Let it ) Run its course
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To progress along something’s natural course and conclude at its normal pace.自然に任せる
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Branch out
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to begin to do more different kinds of activities or work
“the company is branching out into Europe”
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Outrunning
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Escape from
to move faster or further than someone or something:
The men easily outran the police officer who was chasing them.
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Malting (barley)
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Grain, usually barley, that has been allowed to sprout, used chiefly in brewing and distilling.
2. An alcoholic beverage, such as beer or ale, brewed from malt.
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Bankrolling
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support (a person, organization, or project) financially
to support a person or activity financially:
a joint project bankrolled by the US space agency
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Pumped (100k dollars)
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注ぎ込む
excited about something that is going to happen:
Everyone was so pumped before the game.
We were pretty pumped, to say the least.
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That’s what I’m taking about!
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It essentially means “Yeah! I like that! That’s really good!”
slang That’s excellent; that’s great news. A jubilant response to good news or a positive outcome.
I got an A on the exam? Oh yeah, that’s what I’m talking about!
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Credit claim
claim for the repayment of money
credit claims means all loans, advances, liabilities and obligations for the payment of monetary amounts
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Run the election race and won the race
選挙活動し勝って
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(It has) come and gone
to exist or happen somewhere for a short time and then go away: The feeling of nausea comes and goes.
The feeling of nausea comes and goes.
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Scramble
to compete with other people for something there is very little of:
[ + to infinitive ] People are scrambling to buy property before prices rise even further.
きびきびと)はい登る、(…を)奪い合う、われがちに取り合う
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dogma
Conviction : a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law:
"she had a previous conviction for a similar offense"
a firmly held belief or opinion:
"she takes pride in stating her political convictions" · "his conviction that the death was no accident"
SIMILAR:
belief
opinion
view
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It all started
きっかけ
The story, incident, habit etc. began
"It all started with a misunderstanding.”
"It all started" is a common idiom that simply means "Everything began" or "the whole thing began". It signifies the point at which a series of events or a particular situation started
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One-up someone
マウントを取る
get an advantage over
to get an advantage over someone by doing something better, more extreme, etc. than them, or by saying that you did or will do something like this: They were trying to one-up each other over who had had the worst year.7 days ago
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Chop down
Cut (tree)
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Given
something taken for granted : a basic condition or assumption
It is a given that we are in an age of relentless competition.
CONSIDERING
Given what she knew about others' lives, how could she complain about her own?
—Marilyn French
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And thus
こうして
as a result or consequence of this; therefore.
"Burke knocked out Byrne, thus becoming champion"
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No-brainers
Very easy
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Keynote
the fundamental or central fact, idea, or mood
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Alleyway
a narrow passageway
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Add-on purchase
ついで買い
An add-on purchase refers to an extra product or service offered to a customer in addition to their primary purchase. It's a common tactic used by businesses to increase revenue by suggesting complementary items that enhance the original purchase.
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Living up to
To do as was promised in an agreement or bargain
“The concert was brilliant - it lived up to all our expectations.”
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Dog which is Lab mix
Labrador mixed hybrid dog
A "Lab mix" refers to a dog that has been bred with a Labrador Retriever
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Priceless
1
a
: having a value beyond any price : INVALUABLE
b
: costly because of rarity or quality : PRECIOUS
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Apples and oranges
comparing two things that are not similar in any way
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Winter apocalypse
Major winter storm
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Take the credit
To accept recognition, praise, or approval for something, whether or not it is deserved.
I really can't take credit—Harry and Lisa are the one's who really made this a success! のことで称賛される, …を手柄とされる
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Tinkering
make small changes to something, especially in an attempt to repair or improve it
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Downshift
to move or shift to a lower level (as of speed, activity, or intensity)
change a financially rewarding but stressful career or lifestyle for a less pressured and less highly paid but more fulfilling one.
"they want to downshift from full-time work"
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Beat your own drum
To promote, brag about, or draw attention to one's own abilities, skills, success, achievements, etc.
This is a cutthroat industry. If you aren't prepared to beat your own drum a bit, you'll never get noticed.
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There’s no point in
Some particular action will serve no purpose or will not yield any worthwhile results.
There's no point getting upset about it—let's just try to find a solution!
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Project the image
estimate or forecast (something) on the basis of present trends or data:
"spending was projected at $72 million"
SIMILAR:
forecast
predict
estimate
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Margin
the edge or border of something:
"the eastern margin of the Indian Ocean" · "they were forced to live on the margins of society"
SIMILAR:
edge
side
bank
verge
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Market cap
時価総額
capitalization—refers to the total value of all a company's shares of stock. Knowing a company's market cap can help you compare the relative size of one company versus another.
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On track to
Progressing or developing as planned, scheduled, or expected.
Everyone in our entire department is on track to meet their sales quotas for the year.
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Alphabet
Alphabet is an American multinational holding company that’s been around since 2015.
The company was formed by Google co-founders Larry Page
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Gut punch
痛手
A "gut punch" refers to something that delivers a sudden, intense emotional blow, similar to a physical punch to the stomach. It evokes a feeling of being shocked, upset, or deeply affected by something, often resulting in a sense of physical discomfort as well.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Figurative Meaning:
In a figurative sense, a gut punch describes a situation or event that causes a profound emotional reaction, often accompanied by a physical sensation of pain or shock.
Examples:
It can be used to describe the feeling of betrayal, disappointment, or sudden bad news. For instance, learning of a partner's infidelity, losing a job unexpectedly, or witnessing something tragic can all be described as a gut punch.
Physical Sensation:
While the term is figurative, the "gut punch" feeling can also be accompanied by physical symptoms like nausea, shakiness, or a feeling of being overwhelmed.
Contrast to other terms:
A "gut punch" is often contrasted with other expressions like "sucker punch" or "knock," which also describe sudden, unexpected negative events.
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Topped
The highest degree, pitch, or point; the peak
having a top, topping, or surface of a specified kind.
"a flat-topped hat"
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Bellwether
the leading sheep of a flock, with a bell on its neck.
an indicator or predictor of something:
"college campuses are often the bellwether of change" · "the market's bellwether stock"
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Take a beating
suffer damage or hurt:損失
"her pride had taken a beating at his hands"
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Tick down
“Tick down" means to count down, to reduce, or to decrease. In the context of a clock or timer, it means to count the time down to zero. When used in relation to the stock market, it refers to a decrease in price
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Fare
perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period of time:
"his business has fared badly in recent years"
SIMILAR:
get on
proceed
get along
the money a passenger on public transportation has to pay.
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Zig, Zag
make a sharp change of direction:
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Gain steam, Gain ground
become more popular or widespread. Example: Many people were skeptical about self-driving cars, but the idea is gaining steam.
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Hang on every words
To listen very carefully or closely
Hanging on every word" is an idiom that means to listen very carefully and attentively, often with a sense of admiration or interest in what someone is saying
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Rift
a crack, split, or break in something:
"the wind had torn open a rift in the clouds"
SIMILAR:
crack
fault
flaw
split
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All the confidence in the world
揺るぎない自信:どんな状況にも動じない、絶対的な自信を表します
"All the confidence in the world" refers to an extreme level of self-assurance and belief in one's abilities, often to the point where one feels capable of achieving anything
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Work cut out for
If you have your work cut out for you, you have a difficult task to do or a challenging situation to face.
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Let go
To stop holding
諦める
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Run me through
To review for me
to look at, examine, or deal with a set of things, especially quickly:
We ran through the list, but none of the machines seemed any good.
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Spill over
(of a bad situation or strong emotion) reach a point at which it can no longer be controlled or contained:
"years of frustration spilled over into violence"
If an activity or situation spills over, it begins to affect another situation or group of people, especially in an unpleasant or unwanted way:
I try not to let my work spill over into my life outside the office.
The conflict threatens to spill over into neighbouring regions.
to continue for a longer time than expected:
The talks between the two leaders look likely to spill over into the weekend
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Idiosyncrasy
relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual: 特質、特異性、性癖
"she emerged as one of the great, idiosyncratic talents of the nineties"
SIMILAR:
distinctive
individual
characteristic
distinct
distinguishing
peculiar
individualistic
a distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of a place or thing:
"the idiosyncrasies of the prison system"
SIMILAR:
peculiarity 特異性や性癖
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Decisively
1.quickly, effectively, and confidently:
If we had acted earlier and more decisively it might not have come to this.
He decisively changes lane with no signal.
2. in a way that shows the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
"we will act decisively to stamp out corruption"
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Squad
a small group of people having a particular task:
"an assassination squad"
SIMILAR:
group
gang
band
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spackle
穴塞ぎペースト
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Up against
Confronting or contending with someone or something, especially that which poses a serious challenge or problem.直面して
Each year, more and more families are up against debt going into the holiday season.
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Pathetic
pitifully inferior or inadequate
痛ましい、情けない
pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness:
"she looked so pathetic that I bent down to comfort her" · "it was a pathetic sight"
SIMILAR:
pitiful
pitiable
piteous
miserably inadequate; of very low standard:
"he's a pathetic excuse for a man" · "his ball control was pathetic"
SIMILAR:
feeble
woeful
sorry
poor
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Theatrical
of, for, or relating to acting, actors, or the theater:
"theatrical productions"
SIMILAR:
stage
dramatic
thespian
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Procession
forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony or festival:
"a funeral procession"
SIMILAR:
parade
march
cavalcade
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Mean the world to someone
to be extremely important to someone:
Her children mean the world to her.
2. To be something for which one is deeply grateful or appreciative.
Thank you so much for taking care of my kids when I was in the hospital. It really means the world to me!
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Outpouring
(OUTPOURINGS)
an outburst of strong emotion:
"spontaneous outpourings of affection and support" · "the unprecedented outpouring of tearful grief
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Heartening
increasing cheerfulness or confidence; encouraging:
"this is the most heartening news of all"
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Bells and whistles
items or features that are useful or decorative but not essential : FRILLS
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Body armour
弾丸防護服
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Underlying drivers
Basic, Fundamental
a factor which causes a particular phenomenon to happen or develop:
"the hope of achieving such monopolies becomes the main driver of investment"
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Bargain away
Bargain away" means to give something up, often valuable, in exchange for something of lesser value or in the context of an agreement.
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Groundbreaking
breaking new ground; innovative; pioneering:
"groundbreaking research into fertility problems
革新的｛かくしん てき｝な、画期的｛かっき てき｝な
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Driver
a factor which causes a particular phenomenon to happen or develop:
"the hope of achieving such monopolies becomes the main driver of investment"
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Generic technology
Common , general technology
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Superstar
a high-profile and extremely successful performer or athlete:
"he became a superstar overnight" · "despite their superstar status the band refuse to change their lifestyle"
SIMILAR:
celebrity
famous
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Take down
1.To dismantle or disassemble a large object or structure.
After the concert, we'll need everyone on hand to help take down the set.
2.to defeat or kill someone, or to stop someone from causing harm:
The Indiana Pacers took down Cleveland, 80–74.
3. 1.
write down spoken words.
"I took down the address"
Similar:
write down
note down
make a note of
jot down
set down
mark down
record
put on record
commit to paper
put in black and white
register
draft
document
minute
pen
2.
dismantle and remove a structure.
"the old Norman church was taken down in 1819"
Similar:
remove
dismantle
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Flight of wine
selection of wines
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Backwater
part of a river not reached by the current, where the water is stagnant:
"the eels inhabit backwaters"
an isolated or peaceful place:
"a sleepy Midwest backwater"
SIMILAR:
quiet
peaceful
tranquil
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Travel bug
person with a strong desire to travel and explore new places. It's a metaphorical term to describe the feeling of wanderlust, or the urge to travel and learn about different cultures, enjoy the picturesque scenery and engage in outdoor activities.
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Up against the wall
in a very bad position or situation. The team was up against a wall in the first half of the game
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Make a point of doing something
to always do something or to take particular care to do something:
She makes a point of keeping all her shopping receipts.
「make it a point (to do / of -ing)」は、意識的に「～することにしている」「～するよう心掛けている」「必ず～する」という意味の英語表現です。習慣や主義として、忘れずに必ず行動する際によく使われます。
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The crux of the issue
the most important or serious part of a matter, problem, or argument: The crux of the country's economic problems is its foreign debt. The issue of an arms embargo will be at the crux of the negotiations in Geneva
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Ploy
cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.
"this was widely interpreted as a ploy to buy time in order to consolidate his position"
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Handout
something such as food, clothing, or money that is given free to someone who has a great need for it:
government handout I'm not interested in government handouts - all I want is a job.
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Pylon
a tower used for carrying power lines high above the ground.
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Gull
someone who is easily tricked or cheated:
What a gull I've been!
Surely he's not such a gull that he would believe her ridiculous story.
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Silly me
"Silly me" is a phrase used to lightly acknowledge a minor mistake or foolish action, often with a touch of self-deprecating humor. It's a way of saying, "How silly of me!" or "That was foolish of me" in a casual and lighthearted way.
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