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Question

Ring off

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to end a phone conversation intentionally: She said "No, thank you" and rang off hurriedly.

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someone who is happy with their situation: She's just found out about the pay cut and she's not a happy camper. 今の状況が幸せな人、満足に暮らしている人を意味する名詞です

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Japanophiles have a broader, more informed interest in Japanese culture The term "weeaboo" (or "weeb") originated from a 4chan filter replacing "wapanese" (wannabe Japanese), a derogatory term for obsessed culture fans, with nonsense words from The Perry Bible Fellowship, becoming a self-deprecating or ironic label for anime/manga enthusiasts. Origin Story: Wapanese (Early 2000s): The initial slur was "wapanese," a blend of "white" and "Japanese," targeting non-Japanese obsessed with Japanese culture.

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weeaboo has a specific focus on popular culture. Another similar term is otaku The term "weeaboo" (or "weeb") originated from a 4chan filter replacing "wapanese" (wannabe Japanese), a derogatory term for obsessed culture fans, with nonsense words from The Perry Bible Fellowship, becoming a self-deprecating or ironic label for anime/manga enthusiasts. Origin Story: Wapanese (Early 2000s): The initial slur was "wapanese," a blend of "white" and "Japanese," targeting non-Japanese obsessed with Japanese culture.

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though. "he was making progress, albeit rather slowly ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt

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embarrassed because you know that you have done something wrong or silly: She gave me a sheepish smile and apologized. Similar: embarrassed uncomfortable

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Its a hoot とは、面白い、陽気な、愉快な

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the comfort and convenience of modern life, regarded as available only in towns and cities. "in the UK nowhere is very far from civilization" 文明社会

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raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys. "a white flag was hoisted" Similar: raise raise up lift 重い荷物を持ち上げる

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3. VULGAR SLANG•NORTH AMERICAN Hide definition a woman's breasts.

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used to admit that someone has made a good point against you in an argument or discussion: "You say we should support British industries, but you always drink French wines." "Touché."

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penis. Stop playing with your wang a bad smell. There is some wang off that.

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nounVULGAR SLANG an act of oral sex performed on a man.

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If something unpleasant haunts you, you keep thinking or worrying about it over a long period of time. The decision to leave her children now haunts her.

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to phone a number of people in order to organize something or to get some information, etc. I rang round all the travel agents in the area.

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to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops, rather than acting according to plans made earlier: We can't make a decision yet. Let's just play it by ear. Improvise

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a heavy, flat iron plate that is heated and used for cooking food. 鉄板焼き用の鉄板

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experience a sudden vivid memory of an event in the past. "I flashbacked to the night we arrived here several years ago"

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可否同数を打破する a means of deciding a winner from competitors who have tied, in particular (in tennis) a special game to decide the winner of a set when the score is six games all. "a tiebreaker failed to split them"

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monitor the activities or development of; keep under observation. "they liked to keep tabs on their former employees"

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high-class or high-toned; fancy: "Haute" originates from French, meaning "high" or "elevated," derived from Old French haut, ultimately from Latin altus (high “an haute restaurant that attracts a monied crowd. high; elevated; upper.” ōt

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1. be involved with (someone) romantically, with the intention of marrying. "he was courting a girl from the neighbouring farm" Similar: woo go out with be involved with be romantically linked with pursue run after chase seek the company of make advances to make up to flirt with see go steady with date chat up make (sheep's) eyes at give the come-on to be all over track with 2. pay special attention to (someone) in an attempt to win their support or favour. "Western politicians courted the leaders of the newly independent states

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perplexed and confused; very puzzled. "he saw the bewildered look on my face" Similar: baffled mystified bemused

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emphasize how great or extreme something is. For example, if you say that something is nothing short of a miracle or nothing short of disastrous, you are emphasizing that it is a miracle or it is disastrous. まさに “The results are nothing short of magnificent. His last visit to Washington was little short of a fiasco. “

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to increase or improve something: crank up the volume/pressure Origin : "Crank up" originates from the literal action of turning a crank handle to start an old machine (like an early car engine) or increase its power/volume

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waste one's time or efforts. Origin : The idiom "spin one's wheels" originates from the literal image of a vehicle's wheels spinning uselessly, stuck in snow, mud, or sand, putting in effort but making no forward progress

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cross or walk in the street or road unlawfully or without regard for approaching traffic. "you jaywalked across a busy four-lane street

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the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association. "the day began cold and blustery, in contrast to almost two weeks of uninterrupted sunshine" Similar: difference dissimilarity disparity

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very quick. "a lightning cure for his hangover"

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high quality

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the maximum price or rate. "the car has a top whack of 107 mph"

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prove more powerful or superior.勝つ "it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion" Similar: win win out to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : TRIUMPH Origin : Old French prevaler and Latin praevalēre, meaning "to be very able" or "to be superior in strength"

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to live through an extremely unpleasant, difficult, or painful experience: I've been to hell and back over this court case. endure an extremely unpleasant or difficult experience. "he's been to hell and back since he was publicly blamed for Saturday's home defeat"

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to move very quickly, making a high, continuous sound. A bullet whizzed past my ear. He whizzed down the road on his motorbike.

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food (such as salmon, broccoli, or blueberries) that is rich in compounds (such as antioxidants, fibre, or fatty acids) considered beneficial to a person's health

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drag show is a form of entertainment performed by drag artists impersonating men or women, typically in a bar or nightclub.

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a person who dresses in the clothes, wigs (= artificial hair), jewellery, make-up, etc., of a different gender as a costume and performs for entertainment: She is a drag artist and comedian. He had a successful career in nightclubs as a singer and drag artist.

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typically used to emphasize the speaker's great admiration for something. For example, "I had an amazing experience at the restaurant - I cannot recommend it enough."

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: relied on and regularly turned to for expert knowledge, skill, or performance the company's go-to guy

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an extremely long time from now in the past or future: It all happened when I was at college, which seems light years away now that I'm over 50.

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filled with a large crowd "he was mobbed by autograph hunters"

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unrevealed reason for saying or doing something. 自己利益のために故意に隠された〕秘密の［ひそかな］動機、下心 = at the Back of your mind

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Ulterior Motive

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an experience that is overwhelmingly intense, either in a positive or negative way. For example, you could say "The dynamic use of colour and texture in the gallery was an assault on the senses". 「assault on the senses（アサルト・オン・ザ・センシズ）」とは、五感（視覚、聴覚、嗅覚、味覚、触覚）に強く訴えかける、非常に強烈で印象的な体験を意味します。まるで感覚が「攻撃」されたかのように、圧倒的な情報量や刺激が一度に押し寄せる様子を表す慣用句で

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to include something when you are doing a calculation, or when you are trying to understand something: People are earning more, but when inflation is factored in, they are no better off.

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showing the effects of exhaustion or strain. "a long line of screaming children and frazzled parents" うんざり😮‍💨

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a short description of a book, film, etc., written by the people who have produced it, and intended to make people want to buy it or see it: The blurb on the back of the book says that it "will touch your heart". ブラーブ名]((略式))（本のカバーに刷られた）推薦［宣伝］文；くだらない宣伝資料

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refuse to compromise or change, despite criticism.

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a close-fitting knitted stocking cap. 短いニット帽. トウック

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readily engaging in informal talk. "the driver was very chatty" Similar: talkative communicative

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Modifications a modification made to something usually by its owner or user in order to change its appearance or function. a car mod. body mods. specifically : a modification made to a software application (such as a video game) by a user in order to change the way the application looks or functions.

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1.Dark ˈsɑːm.bɚ 2.serious, sad, and without humour or entertainment: a sombre atmosphere/voice/face The funeral was a sombre occasion. Similar: dark dark-coloured dull

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a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change. "chlorine acts as a catalyst promoting the breakdown of ozone" a person or thing that precipitates an event. "the prime minister's speech acted as a catalyst for debate" Similar: spur stimulus

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experience or be subjected to (something, typically something unpleasant or arduous). "he underwent a life-saving brain operation" Similar: go through experience

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on the way

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remain cheerful in difficult circumstances. "keep your chin up, we're not lost yet"

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a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class. "in some countries, higher education is predominantly the prerogative of the rich" Similar: entitlement right privilege

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telling someone not to be surprised or upset by something, because it is a normal part of the situation that they are in. For investors, risks are part of the game. "Part of the game"は直訳すると「ゲームの一部」ですが、文脈によって「（その状況では）当然のこと、仕方ないこと、お決まりの展開」といったニュアンスで使われ、避けられない要素や覚悟すべき事柄を指す慣用

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something will experience the same outcome as something else. For example, “Those who violate the rules of the school will meet the same fate as those who broke the rules last year.” 同じ運命　同じ目に遭う

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sale that is advertised as having bigger than usual discounts, clearance

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pork cooked slowly over a low heat until it is tender enough to be pulled into strips, often prepared with a barbecue sauce. "there are dozens of stalls offering everything from chicken wings and pulled pork to ribs and burgers プルドポークバンズ（Pulled pork Buns）」と「ご近所女子で鍋 ... プルドポーク（Pulled Pork）とは、豚肉の塊を低温で長時間かけて調理し、フォークなどで簡単にお肉が引き裂ける（Pulled）ほど柔らかくほぐした、アメリカ南部の伝統的なBBQ料理

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to go where someone is.

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reprimand (someone). "he was reproved for obscenity"猥褻

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symbioses 〔人・集団・組織などの〕共生 interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both. a mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.

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INFORMAL flatter or praise someone as a means of gaining their help or support. "don't try and butter me up in order to get privileged information"

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a very small drop of a liquid. "droplets of water" シンクなどにかかった水💦

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feeling warm, comfortable, and protected, or (of a place, especially a small place) giving feelings of warmth, comfort, and protection: We curled up in bed, all snug and warm, and listened to the storm outside. 心地｛ここち｝よく横たわる、擦｛す｝り寄｛よ｝る、寄｛よ｝り添｛そ｝う・Go snuggle up in bed. : ベッドで横になりなさい。

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type of fruit that has a thin skin and a large stone (= a single seed with a hard cover) in the middle: Scatter some sugar over halved stone fruit such as plums, peaches, or nectarines Pit fruit

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: entirely good or satisfactory : perfectly OK.

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in a way that is impossible to disentangle or separate. "for many top executives, golf and business are inextricably linked"

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uncomfortable or embarrassed. “He seemed ill at ease and not his usual self.”

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subdued or muted tone of sound or colour. "they were talking in undertones" Similar: low voice murmur

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a witty remark. a humorous and clever remark: “It was Oscar Wilde who made the famous quip about life mimicking art.” Similar: joke

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In sports, particularly football, "skied the ball" or "skied a shot" means to hit the ball very high in the air, often over the goal or crossbar. It's an informal term and usually implies a missed shot or a shot that was not properly controlled. 天ぷら

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put in blood, sweat, and tears" means to expend immense effort and personal sacrifice to achieve a difficult goal or complete a challenging task. It is an idiom used to describe something that required an exhaustive amount of work, where an individual or group gave their complete physical and emotional strength to the endeavor

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əlˈtirēər a secret purpose or reason for doing something: “He claims he just wants to help Lisa but I suspect he has an ulterior motive.”

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used to describe meat that is cooked slowly until it is very soft, so that it can be easily pulled apart into strips when it is served: a recipe for pulled pork with barbecue sauce

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Extricable (adjective) means capable of being freed, disentangled, or removed from a difficult, complex, or entangled situation or position, often requiring effort

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