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Question 1

Looked capped to me

Answer 1

Looked capped to me” is a slang phrase, often seen on social media, that means the speaker thought a story, statement, or boast was a lie, exaggeration, or fake

Question 2

Ray of sunshine

Answer 2

a happy person who makes others feel happy, especially in a difficult situation:
We love looking after our grandchild. He’s a ray of sunshine!

Question 3

You’ve already further behind

Answer 3

“You’ve already further behind” means that the person or entity is already lagging or trailing significantly and the gap between them and the target, schedule, or competitors is continuing to widen

Question 4

Unclassified

Answer 4

If information or a document is unclassified, it is not secret and is available to the general public.
The material consisted only of already published, unclassified information

Question 5

Make it in one piece

Answer 5

make it” here means to arrive, and to be “in one piece” here means “safe and sound.

Question 6

Blue-sky thinking

Answer 6

ways of thinking about a subject or dealing with a problem that are new and original but may not always be practical:
What we need at the moment is specialist knowledge and implementation rather than blue-sky thinking.

Blue sky thinking（ブルー・スカイ・シンキング）は、ビジネスシーンで使われる英語のイディオムで、「既存の枠組みや制約に縛られない、自由で創造的なアイデアや発想

Question 7

Zero in on

Answer 7

Zero in on” means to direct all your attention, focus, or efforts toward a specific person, thing, or target. It implies narrowing down choices to concentrate precisely on one subject,

zero in on” は、主に「〜に焦点を絞る、〜に（注意・努力・関心を）集中する、〜に狙いを定める

Question 8

Napkin marh

Answer 8

Napkin math refers to quick, rough calculations or estimates made without detailed analysis,

Question 9

Sweat glands

Answer 9

Sweat glands, or sudoriferous glands, are small, tubular exocrine structures located in the skin that produce and secrete sweat to regulate body temperature and excrete waste
汗腺

Question 10

Blow a gasket

Answer 10

“Blow a gasket” is an idiom meaning to suddenly become extremely angry, enraged, or to lose one’s temper completely

Question 11

Pluck

Answer 11

pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it. plək
“Caged birds sometimes pluck out their breast feathers.”

Question 12

Played her like a country fiddle

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“Played her like a country fiddle” (often phrased as “played her like a fiddle”) means to skillfully manipulate, deceive, or control someone for one’s own needs, benefits, or amusement.
It implies that the person being “played” was easily managed, often without them even realizing they were being used, similar to how a musician manipulates a fiddle to produce a desired sound

Question 13

Don’t fall for it

Answer 13

“Don’t fall for it” is an idiom meaning to avoid being tricked, deceived, or persuaded by something false
騙されないでネ

Question 14

Get out over skis

Answer 14

to do something too early, or before you are ready or prepared:
He got out over his skis when he proclaimed that the President “cannot remain in power”.

先走りする

転んだスキーから抜け出るイメージか？

Question 15

Temporary waiver

Answer 15

A temporary waiver is the voluntary, time-limited suspension of a right, claim, or obligation by one party, allowing another to skip a requirement (such as a payment or covenant) without penalty

一時的緩和措置

Question 16

Edifice

Answer 16

Large Building

Question 17

Gregarious

Answer 17

(of people) liking to be with other people :
Emma’s a gregarious, outgoing sort of person.

Question 18

Preparedness

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the state of being prepared for a particular situation:
preparedness for The army is in a state of preparedness for war.

Question 19

Craptacular

Answer 19

remarkably poor or disappointing.
“how could two talented actors agree to be in this film after reading the utterly craptacular script?”

Question 20

Run off to the woods

Answer 20

“run off to the woods” is generally used to describe taking a quick retreat into a forest, often for solitude or to escape a stressful situation

Question 21

neurodivergent

Answer 21

Neurodivergent（ニューロダイバージェント）とは、自閉症、ADHD、学習障害など、脳・神経由来の特性が一般的な「定型発達（ニューロティピカル）」とは異なる人々を指す言葉です。障害を「欠如」ではなく「個性」や「多様性」と捉え、互いの違いを尊重し、能力を発揮できる環境を作ろうという考え方（ニューロダイバーシティ）に基づく表現です

Question 22

Hem and haw

Answer 22

to be uncertain and take a long time deciding something:
We hemmed and hawed for months before actually deciding to buy the house.

Question 23

I don’t wanna be a third wheel here.

Answer 23

“I don’t wanna be a third wheel here” means that a person does not want to be the unwanted or unnecessary third person in a social situation, particularly when hanging out with a couple or two very close friends. It indicates a desire to avoid an awkward, uncomfortable, or isolating experience where they feel like an outsider

Question 24

Beguiling

Answer 24

“I don’t wanna be a third wheel here” means that a person does not want to be the unwanted or unnecessary third person in a social situation, particularly when hanging out with a couple or two very close friends. It indicates a desire to avoid an awkward, uncomfortable, or isolating experience where they feel like an outsider

bəˈɡīliNG

Question 25

I can’t spare you today.

Answer 25

"I can't spare you today" means the speaker is too busy or understaffed to let you leave, take time off, or help with something else. It indicates you are needed urgently for current tasks. It translates to: "I cannot afford to lose your time, help, or presence today. 「I can't spare you today」は、直訳すると「今日、あなたを割く（手放す）ことができない」となり、意訳すると「今日はあなたなしではいられない」「今日はどうしても君が必要だ」「あなたを帰せない/離せない」という意味

Question 26

Guilty as charged

Answer 26

Guilty as charged" means someone is found responsible for a crime, accusation, or fault exactly as presented guilty as chargedは「告発された通り有罪」を意味し、日常会話では「その通り、私が犯人だ」「おっしゃる通り（図星）」と、相手の指摘や推測が当たっていることを認める際に使われるフレーズです。軽い冗談や、やましいことを認める場面（「お菓子を食べたのは君？」への返答など）で用いられます。

Question 27

Hot saint

Answer 27

A "hot saint" is a term used to describe a believer or religious figure who is characterized by intense zeal, fervor, and passionate devotion to God, rather than a lukewarm or passive faith.

Question 28

Get in my pants

Answer 28

"Get in my pants" is an idiomatic, colloquial expression meaning someone wants to have sexual intercourse with you “"you just want to get in my pants" to accuse someone of being motivated only by lust

Question 29

Geec chic

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fashionable style of dressing that uses clothes, glasses, etc “He's the undisputed master of geek chic.”

Question 30

Nemesis

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(a cause of) punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided: The tax increases proved to be the president's political nemesis.

Question 31

Imposter syndrome

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the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills. "people suffering from impostor syndrome may be at increased risk of anxiety" インポスター症候群（Imposter Syndrome）とは、高い実力や成果があるにもかかわらず、「自分は能力が低い」「運がよかっただけ」と思い込み、周囲からの評価を素直に受け入れられない心理状態です。自分を「偽物（詐欺師＝Imposter）」のように感じ、いつか無能さがバレるのではないかと不安を抱える傾向があり

Question 32

A big fat liar

Answer 32

A "big fat liar" is an idiomatic expression for someone who tells massive, blatant, or habitual lies. It is a colloquial, emphatic way to call someone a liar, indicating their deception is significant, obvious, and not to be trusted.

Question 33

Stop and asses

Answer 33

"Stop and assess" is a proactive decision-making phrase meaning to halt physical activity, pause, and thoroughly evaluate a situation before proceeding Stop being such an ass and consider other opinions.（がんこにならず、他の意見も考慮してみて。

Question 34

Social media hangover

Answer 34

A social media hangover (often used interchangeably with a social hangover) is the mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion resulting from excessive screen time, digital interaction, or prolonged socialization. Symptoms include brain fog, irritability, anxiety, and a deep need for isolation to recover from overstimulation

Question 35

OHM team

Answer 35

Occupational Health Management (OHM) Team

Question 36

Shudder

Answer 36

(of a person) tremble convulsively, typically as a result of fear or revulsion. "I shuddered with horror"

Question 37

Orifice

Answer 37

an opening, as of a pipe or tube, or one in the body, such as a nostril or the anus.

Question 38

Goo

Answer 38

an unpleasantly sticky substance Synonyms goop informalooze slimesludge

Question 39

Haterade

Answer 39

"Haterade" (often spelled haterade or hatorade) is slang for extreme jealousy, envy, or hatred, metaphoricalized as a drink, Popularized in the 1990s as a blend of "hater" and "Gatorade," it describes an "imaginary drink" that critical or bitter people are accused of consuming.

Question 40

Slim picking

Answer 40

"Slim pickings" means there are very few good options, items, or opportunities available, often leaving only the leftovers after the best choices have been taken. It describes a situation with limited, sparse, or poor-quality options remaining. Cambridge Dictionary Cambridge Dictionary +4 Common Usage Contexts: Shopping: "After the Boxing Day sale, it was slim pickings for clothes".

Question 41

Voice-over

Answer 41

a piece of narration in a movie or broadcast, not accompanied by an image of the speaker. "the budget is summarized in a voice-over at the end of the news" 映画やテレビなどにおいて、画面に現れない話者の声、ナレーター（語り手による叙述など）を用いる表現手法

Question 42

Bite my ass

Answer 42

Kiss my ass Spite my ass "Bite my ass" (or Kiss my ass): This is a vulgar, idiomatic expression used to show intense disdain, dismissal, or rejection of someone. It is often used to say "go away," "you must be joking," or "no way".

Question 43

Construction paper

Answer 43

Construction paper is a thick, textured, and colorful paper primarily used for school artwork, crafts, and educational projects 模造紙

Question 44

Contingency

Answer 44

something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary: You must be able to deal with all possible contingencies. contingency plan Have you made any contingency plans? 有事、不測の事態

Question 45

full-frontal

Answer 45

showing someone's body naked and from the front: full-frontal nudity full-frontal pictures ˌfʊlˈfrʌn.təl

Question 46

Exasperate

Answer 46

irritate and frustrate (someone) intensely. "this futile process exasperates prison officials" Annoy

Question 47

Conspiracy

Answer 47

a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. "she served five years in prison for taking part in a conspiracy to sell stolen art works"

Question 48

burst someone's bubble

Answer 48

shatter someone's illusions about something or destroy someone's sense of well-being.

Question 49

urban heat island (UHI) effect

Answer 49

urban heat island (UHI) effect is a phenomenon where cities experience significantly higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas, often by ヒートアイランド現象 ∘ C to 7 ∘ C ( 1 . 8 ∘ F to 1 2 . 6 ∘ F ). Caused by heat-absorbing construction materials (asphalt/concrete), lack of vegetation, and waste heat from human activities, it raises energy demand, worsens air quality, and causes health risks

Question 50

Play ball

Answer 50

work willingly with others; cooperate. "if his lawyers won't play ball, there's nothing we can do"

Question 51

The three levers

Answer 51

The three levers (or three classes of levers) are simple machines classified by the relative positions of the fulcrum (pivot), load (resistance), and effort (input force). They are defined by which component is in the middle: First Class (Fulcrum), Second Class (Load), and Third Class (Effort), often remembered by the mnemonic FLE First-Class Lever (Fulcrum in the Middle): The fulcrum is positioned between the effort and the load. It changes the direction of force and can multiply force or distance (e.g., see-saw, crowbar, scissors). Second-Class Lever (Load in the Middle): The load is positioned between the fulcrum and the effort. It always provides a mechanical advantage, reducing the effort needed to move a heavy load (e.g., wheelbarrow, nutcracker, bottle opener). Third-Class Lever (Effort in the Middle): The effort is positioned between the fulcrum and the load. It increases speed and distance rather than force, requiring more effort than the load weight (e.g., tweezers, fishing rod, human forearm

Question 52

What is three key components of levers?

Answer 52

Key Components Fulcrum (F): The pivot point. Load (L): The object being moved or resistance. Effort (E): The force applied to move the load

Question 53

Burn the mortgage

Answer 53

Burn the mortgage" refers to the act of fully paying off a home loan and celebrating by ceremoniously burning the mortgage documents. It signifies achieving complete ownership of a property, freedom from long-term debt, and is often marked by a party with friends or family

Question 54

Mayhem

Answer 54

situation in which there is little or no order or control: With 20 kids running around and only two adults to supervise, it was complete mayhem.

Question 55

Vernacular

Answer 55

the form of a language that a particular group of speakers use naturally, especially in informal situations: The Spanish I learned at school is very different from the local vernacular of this Mexican village. vernacular（ヴァナキュラー）は、「その土地特有の」「土着の」「日常的な話し言葉（口語・方言）」を意味する英語です。標準語や公用語ではなく、その地域やグループの庶民が日常生活で使う言葉

Question 56

Banger

Answer 56

an excellent or memorable song, especially one with an energetic beat that is good for dancing to. "every single song on the album is a certified banger" ˈbaNGər

Question 57

Padding lie

Answer 57

A "padding lie" refers to the act of dishonestly adding unnecessary, false, or exaggerated information to a document, speech, or resume to make it appear more impressive, longer, or better.

Question 58

Proprietary air

Answer 58

A "proprietary air" refers to a demeanor, behavior, or look that suggests a person is the owner, in charge, or holds special authority over a place, situation, or person. It conveys an attitude of ownership, often described as behaving as if one "owns the place," characterized by confidence or self-importance. 持ち主ズラ

Question 59

Flowy skirt

Answer 59

A flowy skirt is a garment designed with a loose, lightweight, and airy silhouette that moves freely and sways around the legs 「flowy skirt」は、英語で「ふんわりとしたスカート」「揺れ感のあるスカート」を意味します。素材が柔らかく、歩くたびに裾がふんわりと流れるように揺れる、優雅で軽やかなデザインのスカートを指す言葉です

Question 60

Iron grip

Answer 60

An "iron grip" refers to extremely firm, unyielding control or a very strong physical hold. It suggests absolute authority, rigorous discipline, or a power that is difficult to loosen, often used to describe controlling leadership, dominance over a market

Question 61

Nuke

Answer 61

a nuclear weapon.

Question 62

Panacea

Answer 62

noun a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases. "the panacea for all corporate ills"