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Racialize

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make racial in tone or character. 人種によって特徴づける；人種で区別をする

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shoo-in

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someone who is certain to win an election or a competition:
He’s a shoo-in for the White House.
Arsenal’s a shoo-in to win the title this season.

Origin : originated in early 20th-century American horse racing

Shoo : シッシッと言って追い払う（

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conciliators

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intended or likely to placate or pacify.
“a conciliatory approach 和解の、懐柔的な、融和的な

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Distant second

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A distant second” means being in second place but significantly far behind the first place or winner, indicating a large gap in performance, skill, or value. It implies that the second-place individual or thing was never a real threat to the leader and was substantially

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Natural Allie’s

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Natural allies” refers to people, groups, or countries that have common interests, beliefs, or cultural values that make them likely to cooperate and support each other

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Gentrification

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process of changing the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents and businesses.

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Flay

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peel the skin off (a corpse or carcass).
“one shoulder had been flayed to reveal the muscles”
whip or beat (someone) so harshly as to remove their skin.

flay 【他動】 〔人・動物・木などの〕皮を剥ぐ［むく］ 〔人や動物を激しく〕むち打つ

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Left in the dust

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have made significant progress.

to easily defeat or be much better than someone or something:

“She could leave every other runner in the dust.”
The electronics manufacturer has reaped record profits and left rivals in the dust.

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lifeline

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a thing on which someone or something depends or which provides a means of escape from a difficult situation.

“the telephone has always been a lifeline for Gabby and me”

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Affectionate

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readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness.
“a happy and affectionate family”
Similar:
loving
fond
adoring
devoted
caring
doting
tender
warm
warmhearted
big-hearted
soft-centered
softhearted
soft
unselfish
kind
kindhearted
kindly
comforting
sympathetic
solicitous
supportive
attentive
friendly
demonstrative
cuddly
amicable
cordial
welcoming
good-natured
brotherly
sisterly
motherly
fatherly
maternal
paternal
maternalistic
paternalistic
touchy-feely
lovey-dovey
chummy
pally
matey
buddy-buddy
Opposite:
cold
unfeeling
expressing fondness.
“an affectionate kiss”

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Tunnel vision

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defective sight in which objects cannot be properly seen if not close to the center of the field of view. トンネル視、視野狭窄（症） 〈比喩的・批判的〉視野が狭過ぎること
INFORMAL
the tendency to focus exclusively on a single or limited goal or point of view.
“she has tunnel vision in all matters of opinion and morality”
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Pull away from

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～から体を引く、～から体を離す、～から離れる［遠ざかる］

“Investor pulls away from condo project”

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get your claws into somebody

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to say unpleasant things about someone in order to upset them 恋愛関係で）〈女性が〉Ａ（男性）をつかまえて操る
2 Ａ（人）を非難する，Ａの悪口を言う
Wait till the papers get their claws into him.

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Go with guts

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To trust or follow an intuition or instinct, as opposed to an opinion based on a logical analysis

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Giddy

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having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy.
“Luke felt almost giddy with relief”
Similar: 目まいがする、目の回るような、目がくらむような 軽薄な、浅はかな
dizzy
lightheaded

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Treat yourself

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to do something good and pleasurable for yourself, but not something necessary 自分へのご褒美

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crawly

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虫が〕はい回る 〔気味悪くて〕むずむずする、ゾクゾクする、ゾッとする

(of an insect or other small creature) crawling in a way that causes an unpleasant feeling of unease.
“I am scared of crawly, wriggly things”

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beat yourself up

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to blame or criticize yourself, usually in a way that is unfair or unnecessary:
If you fail, don’t beat yourself up; just try again.

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Lose my mind

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to become mentally ill : to go insane. I feel like I’m losing my mind.

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Veer off

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to begin to go in the wrong direction. The rocket veered off course.

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Maître D

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the person in charge of a restaurant or of the people who bring food to your table in a restaurant

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don’t shoot the messenger

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責めないで！　said to warn someone not to be angry with the person who tells them something bad

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dumbing down

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the act of making something simpler and easier for people to understand, especially in order to make it more popular:
the dumbing-down of television
難しい事を大衆的なレベルに下げて優しく簡単に解説する、

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drawn to

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to be attracted to someone idiom. to draw (someone’s attention): to attract

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Booty
valuable stolen goods, especially those seized in war
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rap sheet
a criminal record. "he had not joined a gang or acquired a rap sheet
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Bright-eyed
alert and lively. "bright-eyed young lawyers"
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Vouch
Confirm. "they say New York is the city that never sleeps, and I can certainly vouch for that"
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Put plans on ice
to delay doing anything about a plan or idea. The whole deal was put on ice . Origin : The idiom "put plans on ice" originates from the literal practice of preserving perishable items by putting them on ice
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walking on eggshells
be extremely cautious about one's words or actions.
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test her luck
they try to succeed at it, often when it is very difficult or there is little chance of success
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Keep feet ON the ground
to continue to act in a sensible and practical way even when new or exciting things are happening or even when you become successful or powerful
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well-oiled system or company
operates without problems
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Boo-boo
a mistake. "you could make a big boo-boo if you leap to any drastic conclusions" 2. NORTH AMERICAN a minor injury.
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Touch on
述べる
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Gender reveal party
A gender reveal party is a celebration in which soon-to-be parents reveal the sex of their baby to friends and family, or when the parents find out themselves. This event used to exist as a private tradition parents did together. However, gender reveal parties recently turned into a precursor party to the baby shower.
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Consist in
to have something as the main or only part or feature. The beauty of the city consists in its magnificent buildings.存する
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Sport
wear or display (a distinctive or noticeable item). "he was sporting a huge handlebar mustache" Similar: wear display “The front of the car sported a German flag.”
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Immortalized
to cause someone to be remembered for a very long time: “He was immortalized in song.” 不滅にする、(…に)永遠性を与える
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A lot of torture
Damaged ダメージ
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We run the whole ship
We run the whole organization, company
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Honoris causa
Latin. as a sign of respect (usually describing an honorary college or university degree). (especially of a degree awarded without examination) as a mark of esteem. "the artist has been awarded the degree honoris causa"
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Home is where the heart is
Your home will always be the place for which you feel the deepest affection, no matter where you are
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Nail-biting
causing great anxiety or tension. "a nail-biting final game"
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Coattails
coattails plural : the skirts of a dress coat, cutaway, or frock coat 3 coattails plural : the influence or pulling power of a popular movement or person (such as a political candidate
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Coast
verb 1. (of a person or vehicle) move easily without using power. "the engines stopped, and the craft coasted along" 2. sail along the coast, especially in order to carry cargo. "he coasted down the eastern shore"
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estranged
of a wife or husband) no longer living with their spouse. "his estranged wife" adjective (of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated. "Harriet felt more estranged from her daughter than ever"
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Robocall
an automated telephone call which delivers a recorded message, typically on behalf of a political party or telemarketing company. Feedback
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incensed
very angry; enraged. "I was absolutely incensed"
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Give a heads up
to inform or notify someone about something in advance, mainly as a courtesy or to allow them to prepare
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Has-been
a person or thing considered to be outmoded or no longer of any significance. "a political has-been"
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Door knocking
get the attention of someone on the other side of the door campaign by making door-to-door house visits.
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Inoculate
immunize (someone) against a disease by introducing infective material, microorganisms, or vaccine into the body. "most of the troops had been inoculated against anthrax" 接種｛せっしゅ｝する、予防接種｛よぼう せっしゅ｝をする · 《生化学》〔～を〕植菌｛しょくきん｝する ·
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Making a mark
attain recognition or distinction. "it took four years of struggle before we managed to make our mark" to have an important effect on something: Daniel didn't work here for very long, but he definitely made his mark on the place.
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Wake-up call
person or thing that causes people to become fully alert to an unsatisfactory situation and to take action to remedy it. "maybe this will be a wake-up call for society to change"
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Canadian tuxedo
a denim jacket worn with a pair of jeans.
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Juju
an object that has been deliberately infused with magical power or the magical power itself まじない、呪物(じゆぶつ)、魔よけ
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Let them off steam
to do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy: She jogs after work to let off steam 憂さ［鬱憤］を晴らす、ストレスを解消する、
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Stir the pot
cause controversy or challenge an established position. "I love to stir the pot and generate a heated discussion"
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cut loose
勝手気ままにする、羽目を外す to behave in an uncontrolled, wild way: Don't be too hard on them - they're just kids and they need to cut loose sometimes.
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Kick up the heels
to do things that you enjoy: After final exams we kicked up our heels and had a really good party.
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Hit dance floor
move the feet and body rhythmically, esp. in time to music
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Set the bar low
ハードルを下げる
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Come along for the ride
doing something with other people without being seriously involved in it or having a serious interest in it. He wasn't interested in buying anything; he was just along for the ride. He just came/went along for the ride とりあえず一緒｛いっしょ｝に付いてくる、ついでに一緒｛いっしょ｝に乗って
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Incense
Incense is used for aesthetic reasons, religious worship, aromatherapy, meditation, and ceremony. It may also be used as a simple deodorant or insect repellent.
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Impresario
person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays, or operas. Similar: organizer manager producer
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Christen
give (a baby) a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church
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Exurb
An exurb is an area outside the typically denser inner suburban area, at the edge of a metropolitan area, which has some economic and commuting connection to the metro area, low housing density, and growth. Wikipedia
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Oil gusher
oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary
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Swing hips
to move or cause to move rhythmically
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Worst offender
someone or something that does something harmful or wrong. The factory is one of the worst offenders in terms of air and water pollution.
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Tip over the edge
into a mental or emotional state that makes someone completely lose control. “His friends worried that the news might send/drive/push him over the edge”
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right fit
Right fit" refers to something being suitable, appropriate, or a good match for a specific purpose, person, or situation, extending beyond mere qualifications to include factors like skills, personality, values, and culture
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Cut one’s teeth
Get one's first experience by doing, or learn early in life, 仕事などにおいて〕～で経験を積む cut one’s teeth」という表現について詳しく説明します。 「cut one’s teeth」は通常、初めて何かを学んだり、経験したりすることを指す表現です。 Origin : The phrase "to cut one's teeth on" originates from the experience of a baby's first teeth emerging through the gums, a painful and early life experience.
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At the helm
: in charge of an organization He left after only a year at the helm of the corporation.
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Reasonable shape
良好な健康状態
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Cursed at
〜を罵る use a word or an expression that is not polite, usually when you are very angry: We could hear him cursing and swearing as he tried to get the door open.
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Rad
very appealing or good Lad: a boy or young man (often as a form of address).
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Vanity
虚栄心 洗面台 small cupboard that stands on the floor in a bathroom and has a washbasin (= a fixed bowl-shaped container for water) in the top
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unscrupulous
having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair. "unscrupulous landlords might be tempted to harass existing tenants" Similar: unprincipled unethical
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Assize
a court which formerly sat at intervals in each county of England and Wales to administer the civil and criminal law
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Arugula
ルッコラ アルギュラ
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Claw back
of a government) recover money disbursed in the form of an allowance or benefit, typically by taxation. "the government is trying to claw back the pay raises"
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Butterscotch
Toffee キャラメル
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Cook the books
alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally. "he was an accountant, he could have cooked the books and made himself a lot more money
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Cauldron
large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over an open fire. カードルン
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Brim
縁｛ふち｝、へり、〔帽子｛ぼうし｝などの〕つば
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Emaciated
abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food. "she was so emaciated she could hardly stand" Similar: thin skeletal bony wasted
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Emancipated
free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberated. "emancipated young women"
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Stand to reason
it is obvious or logical. "it stands to reason that if you can eradicate the fear the nervousness will subside"
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Constituant
being a part of a whole.構成要件要素 "the constituent minerals of the rock" Similar: component integral elemental basic essential inherent integrant 2. being a voting member of a community or organization and having the power to appoint or elect. "the constituent body has a right of veto"
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Provisional
arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later. "a provisional construction permit" Similar: interim temporary pro
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Quaff
drink (something, especially an alcoholic drink) heartily. "he quaffed pint after pint of good Berkshire ale" Similar: drink swallow
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Army Marches on Its Stomach
workers, soldiers, etc. need be afforded the means to eat regularly if they are to be expected to perform well.
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Rum ration
daily amount of rum given to sailors on Royal Navy ships. It was abolished in 1970 after concerns that the intake of strong alcohol would lead to unsteady hands when working machinery.
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Heartily
enthusiastically, energetically, and often loudly: She laughed heartily at the joke. Similar: very very much
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Vertical smile
Vulva 女性の外生殖器のことで、陰核や陰唇、膣口部を Vertical smile" has two distinct meanings: in slang, it refers to the vulva or visible female genitalia
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Moped
a low-power, lightweight motorized bicycle. モペッド
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Turn me away!
start to move away or to face in a different direction. "the child turns away, looking a little alarmed" refuse to allow someone to enter a place. "tourists were turned away at the crossing points あっちへやってくれ　こっちに見せないでくれ
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Get fired up
"Fired up" means to be filled with enthusiasm, energy, and strong feelings, often excitement or anger
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