Be in a pickle
to be in a difficult situation
Contagious Whimsy
unusual, funny, and pleasant ideas or qualities:
Add a touch of whimsy to your room with these cat sculptures.
“Contagious whimsy” describes a charming and playful quality that is easily spread from one person to another, much like a joyful laugh or a cheerful disposition.
Bible thumping
trying in a forceful or enthusiastic way to persuade people to believe in the Christian religion and the Bible, or used to describe a place where people do this:
“He grew up in the South in a Bible-thumping Pentecostal family.”
“She was born in the Bible-thumping Arkansas town of Lonoke.”
Thumping
very big or important:
a thumping defeat/victory
They won by a thumping majority.
Measure up
to be good enough, or as good as someone or something else:
measure up to She could never measure up to her mother’s expectations.
Patted and comfortable
“Padded and comfortable” describes something that has soft material added to it for the purpose of providing cushioning and making it more comfortable or protected
Contagion
the situation in which a disease is spread by touching someone or something:
The doctor says there’s no chance/danger of contagion.
THIS IS THE TIME YOU SHOULD LEAVE THE NEST. SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY.
The phrase “This is the time you should leave the nest. Spread your wings and fly” is an idiom that means it’s time to become more independent and confident, to explore new opportunities, and to pursue your own path in life.
Calm and composed
calm and composed means exhibiting a peaceful and self-assured state of mind, free from agitation or nervousness. It signifies the ability to control one’s emotions and reactions, especially in challenging or stressful situations. A composed person appears relaxed and in control, even when facing adversity.
Thumping
very big or important:
a thumping defeat/victory
They won by a thumping majority.
Inquisitive
curious or inquiring.
“he was very chatty and inquisitive about everything”
Nosy
curious and prying
Have the upper hand
have the advantage over someone or something.
“he usually has the upper hand because he’s older”
Shore up
“Shore up” means to strengthen or support something, often something that is weak, unstable, or in danger of failing. It can refer to physically supporting a structure like a wall or building with timbers or other materials, or metaphorically supporting an organization, agreement, or system that is struggling
Pass out
I’m passing out = I’ll sleep
become unconscious.
“he consumed enough alcohol to make him pass out”
Hater
a person who strongly dislikes something or someone:
He was a hater of pretence and snobbery.
melancholy
Sad
no matter what
used to emphasize that something is always true, or that someone must do something:
I never seem to lose any weight, no matter how hard I try.
とりあえずは 必ず やるじゃん!
“You wash your hands when you back home no matter what”
Down (strip) to sth
to remove everything except for a particular piece of clothing or above a particular part of the body:
I had to strip down to my underwear for my medical examination.
He was stripped to the waist.
True to tradition
“True to tradition” means adhering closely to established customs, beliefs, or practices that have been passed down through generations
Self proclaimed
said or announced about yourself:
He’s a self-proclaimed expert on national defence.
自称
Subsistence
the action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
“the minimum income needed for subsistence”
Beer and barf
Neerand vomit
Slitting nose
Slitting a nose as a form of punishment, known as rhinotomy or nose-cutting, has been historically used in various cultures, particularly for crimes like adultery or treachery. It served as a disfiguring punishment intended to shame the individual and signify their lack of honor. This practice has been documented in ancient Egypt, the Byzantine Empire, and medieval Europe, as well as in other parts of the world
Nose をスリット状に縦に切り裂く罰
Cog
one of the tooth-like parts around the edge of a wheel in a machine that fits between those of a similar wheel, causing both wheels to move
歯車⚙️