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To kick-start = To start abruptly without warm-up
急発進する。 |
| A strong cup of coffee kick-starts my day. |
| 第262回 |
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To pull out all the stops = To make every possible effort
最大限の努力をする。 |
| If one wants to learn English quickly, they must pull out all the stops when studying. |
| 第263回 |
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By a whisker = By a very small margin
僅差で。 |
| Mrs. Clinton won the election by a very few votes. She won by a whisker. |
| 第264回 |
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Grandstanding = To put on big, showy display
場当たり演技をする。 |
| Shinjo was known for grandstanding in the major leagues as well as Japanese baseball. |
| 第265回 |
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To go easy on = To cut back not to make too difficult or to relax
を使いすぎない。を気をつけて扱う。 |
| If you want to keep your body in good shape, you should go easy on ice-cream and potato chips. |
| 第266回 |
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Tune out = Not to listen to
に耳をかさない、そっぽを向く。 |
| When people talk about the world economy, I tune out. |
| 第267回 |
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On the verge of = Just about, almost or to happen soon
(破滅など）に瀕して。まさに…しようとして。 |
| The oil prices are on the verge of collapse. |
| 第268回 |
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Adversary = Opponent
敵、対抗者。 |
| The Tigers and the Giants are fierce adversaries. |
| 第269回 |
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To Thwart = To frustrate
を妨げる、失敗させる(計画などを）。 |
| Delicious ice cream thwarts my ability to diet. |
| 第270回 |
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To be short on = Not enough
が不足して。 |
| Since oil prices have increased, my car is short on gasoline and I'm short on cash. |
