All’s well that end’s well
if something has a good result or finally succeeds, previous problems are not important:
“I’m sorry that it took so long to finish, but all’s well that ends well.”
People climb up; water flows down
Well known Chinese saying;
They encourage people to become rich.
They encourage people to become well educated.
Go with the flow
be relaxed and accept a situation, rather than trying to alter or control it.
“sometimes you have to go with the flow and work with utmost honestly”
Gas hob
gas hob is a built-in, modern cooking appliance that uses natural gas or LPG to create flames for cooking
=gas stove
Bar none
used to emphasize that someone or something is better, more important, etc. than anyone or anything else:
They’re the best songwriters of this century, bar none.
He has been the most important influence in my life, bar none.
間違いなくベスト
Well-appointed
(of a building or room) having a high standard of equipment or furnishing.
“comfortable and well-appointed apartments”
Not to buy the gaslighting
not buy the gaslighting” means to refuse to believe, accept, or be manipulated by someone’s attempt to make you doubt your own perceptions, memory, or sanity. It is a refusal to let someone else twist reality and undermine your confidence
gaslight」は、相手を都合よく操作するために嘘をついたり相手が悪いかのように思わせること指します
I say it like it is
“I tell it like it is” means to speak the honest, unvarnished truth, even if it is unpleasant or likely to offend people
Meteoric
used to describe something that develops very fast and attracts a lot of attention:
The group had a meteoric rise to fame in the 70s.
There’s never been anything like this.
“There’s never been anything like this” means that the speaker is experiencing something unprecedented, highly unusual, or extraordinary
There is always a first time.
There is always the first time” means that any action or experience can happen for the very first time, encouraging you to try new things or overcome fear because it’s natural to be inexperienced at the start
Bad segue
bad segue” is a poor or jarring transition between topics, ideas, or scenes that disrupts the flow and feels unnatural or abrupt. It happens when a connection is not smooth or logical, making it difficult for the listener or viewer to follow, and is the opposite of a “segue,” which implies a seamless and smooth move from one thing to the next
Designated driver
a member of a group who abstains from alcohol in order to drive the others safely.
Move the needle
Move the needle” means to make a noticeable or significant change, often in a positive direction. The phrase originates from the visual of a needle on a measuring gauge or dial shifting to show an increase or decrease. It is commonly used in business and professional contexts to describe actions that have a tangible impact, such as generating a measurable improvement in sales, progress, or customer satisfaction
dig our heels in
to refuse to change your plans or ideas, especially when someone is trying to persuade you to do so
Bargain for
to expect or be prepared for something:
We hadn’t bargained on such a long wait.
Pitchman
a man whose job is to give sales pitches (= talks to persuade people to buy something):
The commercials feature a zany pitchman hawking used cars.
Live up to hype
“Live up to the hype” means that something or someone is as good as the public anticipation and expectations suggest, fulfilling a high level of excitement and promotion
広告宣伝など期待にそう
Power strip
電源タップ
Outlet strip
Butthole
a person’s anus.
Cut out for
to be the right type of person for a particular job or activity:
cut out for 《be ~》〔人の性格が職種・環境・交際相手など〕に適して[向いて]いる
“He’s just not cut out for politics.”
Anomalous
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.
“an anomalous situation”
Not blink
to not show any shock or surprise:
“When he was told I was expecting twins, Harry didn’t even blink.”
World of hurt
“World of hurt” means you are in a lot of trouble and will likely face severe physical or mental suffering and consequences