【English unfamiliar phrases】
There seem to be plenty of English phrases which they frequently use their everyday lives,but they have never been printed in English dictionary.😃
I'm going to express this thread,being based in a book,『日常会話なのに辞書にのっていない英語の本』The next remarks are quoted from a preface of the book.Its author said like the next.☝
Its her experience when she visited the U.S.A.for the first time.She was waiting for her friend in her rental car near an express exit in Los Angeles.She became aware that a policeman who had a good physique looked into her car.👮
He said to her.“Pull over there”but she couldn't grasp what he meant.She was so confused that she babbled out.She wanted to say that she was waiting for her friend,but she ended up saying“I just want a friend.”😳
He spat out“Move it, anyway!”behaved himself as if he had driven her away,with his mouth wide open.👮
However,she may have been lucky,for there were a lot of ill-natured policemen,they made citizens have bitter experiences,for example…😱
To be continued.🙋
15/03/08 10:06 追記
To my sorrow,this thread approches an end.Even if having not reached 500 threads,I'll give up this thread.Thank you very much everyone.🙌
15/03/22 22:15 追記
This thread was over,but I'm gonna to build other thread next Sunday,it's English one,of course.🙋
>> 50
【Continuation of the last response of mine.】 《Not really.》
The phrase is used in varied case.In one case,while it's in an indirect way, indicating a refusal definitely.
In other case,the refusal itself is unclear.
For example,when someone asks one of them of the opposite sex,“Would you like go out tonight?”if the phrase is used,it will mean a clear refusal.🙅
On the other hand,when asking,“Are you busy?”if the phrase is used,what it means that it's unclear whether or not it's busy.😚
If someone asks me whether or not I understand the phrase clearly,I'm not sure of it.Should I use the phrase?I'm wondering.🙀
【When someone asks them a favor,they may answer like the next.】
《Name it.》
When someone says them“Can I ask you a favor?”they may reply like that.It means that please show them its request.😃
The name means showing someone something.
Synonym
You name it.
>> 51
【When someone asks them to do something,they may answer like the next.】
《Piece of cake.》
It doesn't always mean that someone demands the cake for them.🍰
It means that it's easy to do.👍
Synonym
That's a piece of cake.
No sweat.
Easy as apple pie.
It's very easy for the Americans to bake an apple pie.🍎
《Be my guest.》
Its meaning depends on,but when asking something,if they answer like that,they accept it.🙆
Synonym
With my blessing.
《Nothing to it.》
When asking something,if we hear the phrases of no,or nothing,we are apt to think that they reject our requests,but it's just that they accept it not seriously.
Synonym
It's nothing.
《Nada.》
It means all right.The phrase means nothing in the Portuguese.😃
《You are the boss.》
No one can defy its bosr.It means all right.👍
It's adopted among close friends as a joke.If you are on friendly terms with your boss,you can use it in front of it,but if your boss is hard to please,you should avoid using it.😥
>> 52
【If someone asks them something,they may answer like that.】
《You are the boss.》
When using the phrase for your boss,if it's hard to please,it may be offended.😣
Synonym
You are the cook.
You are the doctor.
Yes,Mom.
《You can count on me.》
It means leave it to me.
《I can manage.》
It means that I can't say“leave it to me.”proudly,but I'm sure I can manage to do it.😚
《I'm not up to it.》
In this case,the up to means that not being able to do something.
It has nuance rather not feel like doing,or no energy to do than being impossible.It has also other nuance that if it tries to do something earnestly,it'll be able to do it,but it doesn't feel like doing it.😚
《Suppose I don't?》
The phrase of suppose means assuming something.
The phrase means that so what if I hate it.
Sometimes as they want to know what other intends to do,they use the phrase,or they use the phrase with hint of antipathy or unpleasant feeling.
Synonym
Suppose I don't?
What if I don't?
>> 53
【If someone asks them something,they may answers like that.】
If asking in a negative form like that“Don't do that…”they'll answer,“Suppose I do?”😒
《What part of“No”don't you understand?》
It means that“I've said『No!』😠
Even if a female continues to say no!,a male presses her to do something. Please imagine a situation like that.It's easy for us to understand the phrase.😃
【When receiving some answers for having a date,they will be pleased with some of them,but other phrases make them feel sad.】
《I'd be thrilled.》
The word of thrill means making someone feel excited,or be impressed.Going out with you makes me feel excited.In short,a female or male consented having a date with you.☺
Synonym
I'd love to.
I'll be happy to.
I'll be glad to.
With pleasure.
《I thought you'd never ask.》
The phrase seems to be easy to understand,but when starting to think of a meaning the phrase,it's so profound that they are liable to be confused with it.😫
>> 54
【When receiving some answers for having a date,they'll be pleased with some of them,and other phrases make feel sad.】
《I thought you'd never ask.》
A male who seems to have taken a fancy to her asked her to have a date.The phrase which she is likely to say then.On the other hand,the phrase is often adopted among friends of the opposite sex as a joke.💑
The phrase seems to mean that she accepts his affection.Even if she refuses having a date with him because it isn't convenient for her,there is some hope for the relationship between them.😍
《If you insist.》
If translating it literally,“If badgering me so hard,I'm forced to do it…💦
When using the phrase,there are two cases.The one is they are reserved.The other is they are really unwilling to do it.😚
《How kind of you to ask.》
It means thanks fnr asking itself,but they seem to have to be alert,for it may seems to continue“but”and they'll often be refused gently.😂
By the way,as to some tenses,I have little confidence😳
>> 55
【When receiving some answers for having a date,they'll be pleased with some of them,other phrase make them feel sad.】
《I'm not up for it.》
It means that I don't feel like doing it.The phrase resembles“I'm not up to it.”but they have different nuance each other.To my sorrow,I can't express how different they are.😳
Synonym
I'm not interested.
《I'm not in the mood now.》
It means that I don't feel like doing it just now.😚
《I'll have to beg off.》
It's a phrase in which they refuse gently,and politely.The phrase of beg off means that when rejecting,they make an excuse.
Synonym
You'll have to excuse me.
《I wish I could.》
It's the typical subjunctive mood 仮定法 which we Japanese are poor at.
In short,it's“No!”😱
《I'd better pass.》
It seems that I should avoid it.
Synonym
I'd better pass it up.
《I'll be tied up.》
The phrase of be tied up means being busy.😃
I'm wondering if it's too busy to accept your asking.
Synonym
I'm busy.
>> 56
【When receiving some answers for having a date,they'll be pleased with some of them,but other phrases make them feel sad.】
《Can you give me a rain check?》
After rejecting some invitations,or requests,they add the phrase.It means that I'm looking forward to the next chance.☺
The rain check originally means that an exchanging ticket for a baseball game because a bad weather makes the game put off.⚾
Synonym
How about a rain check?
I'll take a rain check.
I hope there'll be another chance.
Let's make it some other day.
《Maybe another time.》
The maybe means possibly rather than perhaps.Frankly speaking,the possibility of being accepted an invitation is extremely low.😭
Synonym
Maybe later.
《Someday.》
There is little possibility.Even if after some bitter experiences,if trying to ask of someone,the one is persistent,or dull.😔
By the way,as for using some subjects in this thread,“we”means the Japanese,and“they”means English native speakers basically,but… 😳
>> 57
【Are the answers indecisive or tolerant?】
《I'm easy.》
When asking for other's opinion,permission or intention,the phrase is adopted.It means that everything is all right.😃
The book of『日常会話なのに辞書にのっていない英語の本』says like the next.☝
In short,the phrase means that I'm easily pleased.I won't be strict about it.😚
Synonym
I'm easy to please.
《It's up to you.》
The phrase of up to means depending on something,or with its own will.
The phrase means that leaving it to you,or the decision rests with you.😉
When asking,“Where do you want to go?”or“What would you like to eat?”the phrase is sometimes used.
《It's all the same to me.》
It means that you can choose whichever you like better.👌
Synonym
I don't care.
《Six of one,half dozen of the half.》
It also means that I don't care.
《Makes me no nevermind.》
If thinking of the single word,the nevermind as two words,never mind,it makes no sense.😣
The phrase also means that I don't care.☺
>> 58
【Are the answers indecisive or tolerant?】
《Makes me no nevermind.》
The single word,nevermind means attention or concern.It looks troublesome a little,but there is no other usage,instead of thinking deeply,we should learn it by heart.😃
Synonym
Makes no difference to me.
《You're excused.》
When rising from its seat for a while,or wanting to leave its seat in the middle of doing something,if asking,“May I be excused?”others will answer with the phrase in jest.😁
It means that I permit you to do it.
The phrase is originally the one which teachers or parents use for children.👶
For example,when ending up belching ゲップ in the presence of others,and apologizing to them for it,they use the phrase as a joke.😳
《I couldn't care less.》
The phrase means that it doesn't matter,or I'm not interested in it.😒
The phrase is also so complicated that some Americans make mistake,like“I could care less.”😃
《See if I care.》
It's a very cold,and distant way of saying.😣
>> 59
【Are the answers indecisive or tolerant?】
《See if I care.》
The phrase has nuance like the next.
If you do it actually,you'll recognize how I react it.😒
The phrase makes me feel terrible a little.😱
The phrase means that suit yourself.Do as you like!😏
《No skin off my back.》
It doesn't always mean that making someone carry a heavy bundle on its back,and its skin comes off.
The phrase means that I have nothing to do with it,or it doesn't matter.😜
There are plenty of similar expressions in which the skin is used.They find that skin is very important,I'm wondering.😚
Synonym
No skin off my nose.
No skin off my tail.
No skin off my teeth.
When hearing others' gossips,the phrase is sometimes used.
《The hell with that.》
It's a firm refusal.The phrase means that the one won't accept a no matter what.😤
When others say them something troublesome,or receiving an outrageous order,the phrase is often used,intending to ignore it.😜
>> 60
【Are the answers indecisive or tolerant?】
《The hell with that.》
There are lots of synonyms like the next.
Synonyms
No way.
Out of the question.
Not for love or money.
Not by a long shot.
Not on your life.
Nothing doing.
Don't even think about it.
《Over my dead body!》
It means that I'll prevent it from doing even at the risk of my life.In short,it's a determined refusal,but some others sometimes talk back as a joke like the next,“Can be managed.”It means that they'll do it.😜
【Don't waste your breath.】
It means that even if some other insists on it,it's useless.In a word,another turns a deaf ear to the other.😠
Synonyms
Don't waste your time.
Don't bother.
【You talked me into it.】
After a long discussion,or tenacious negotiation,at last…You've succeeded in persuade me into it.😉
【A phrase of just because means nothing in particular.A Japanese word,べつに is equivalent to the English one.】
《Just for a change.》
When asking,“Why did you do that?”…
>> 61
【A phrase of just because means nothing in particular.A Japanese word,べつに is equivalent to the phrase.】
《Just for a change.》
When asking,“Why did you do it?”someone sometimes uses the phrase.It has nuance like the next.
There is no special reason.It's just that I've wanted to do something different.😚
Synonym
For a change of pace.
《Just because.》
“Why? Why?”When an infant asks questions one after another so much that a grown-up gives in the questions,and sometimes uses the phrase.👶
In a word,there is especially no reason,or I don't know why it is.😃
When a husband happened to come home with some flowers,his wife doubted and asked,“It's odd that you are so affectionate.”then he adopted the phrase,“Just because.”💐
In this case,we can think that it's an abbreviation of just because I love you.”💑
《For the hell of it.》
Speaking of the hell,I guess that we Japanese are apt to imagine something horrible,but the phrase isn't.😁
It means that it seemed to be pleasant.
>> 62
【The phrase of just because means nothing in particular.A Japanese word,べつに is equal to it.】
《For the hell of it.》
As for its nuance,I carelessly forgot expressing more a few words.😳
It seemed to be pleasant,so it's just that I did it.
I should have expressed like that.💦
Synonym
Just for the hell of it.
《Just in case.》
The phrase of in case means preparing for the worst.
In other words,by way of precaution.It's frequently used everyday conversations.
Synonym
Just in case it rains.
【If they asking,“don't you really see it…？】
《Beats me.》
It doesn't mean that hit me.If so,it should be“Beat me.”In this case,it's abbreviations of it beats me,or that beats me.
The beat also means making someone feel something is nuisance,or feel be bewildered.😣
Synonyms
I have no idea.
It's beyond me.
《Search me.》
The search is equivalent to frisk.It means searching someone for hidden weapons,drugs,etc by feeling their body with other's hands. 😃
>> 63
【If oters ask them“Don't you really understand it?”】
《Search me.》
In short,it means that even if you make me undergo a physical examination,we can't discover its answer.
The expression seems to be a roundabout way.I'm wondering if they should say more frankly like the next,I don't know and so on.😚
《Got me stumped.》
A word of the stump also means annoying,or being nonplussed.😱
Synonym.
it stumps me.
《No way to tell.》
When asking an estimate in the future,and an outsider's plan,they sometimes answer like that.😥
It means that a person who uses the phrase isn't sure of it.
Every now and then,they add one more phrase like the next.
“All you can do is try.”☝
The other recommended that they should try it anyway.
Synonym
No way to know.
No one knows.
If they answer like the next,it has a nuance of a sharp tongue.😒
《That depends.》
It's an abbreviation of that depends on it.It means that it can't be expressed concisely.😚
>> 64
【If others ask them“Don't you really understand it?”】
《That depends.》
Conditions,ways,or people to who they answer make their replies change.😃
Occasionally,the others point out like the next.
“Depends on what?”
《Off the top of my head,…》
When asking a question,they started to say something incomprehensible…
It means that they say things which occur to them.💡
Instead of considering carefully,nor investigating exactly and answering,they hit upon the idea as if it sprang out of their heads.The phrase is a kind of introduction like that.💨
It's a phrase in show business.An ad lib.😃
Synonym.
Just off the top of my head.
《Off the cuff.》
It's also means that a casual idea.
Some politicians or people concern a government sometimes use the phrase as private opinions.It's originally off record.😚
The cuff means a sleeve of clothes.
I'm wondering why it's the cuff.Does it mean the casual idea appear from any place on the body⁉
>> 65
【If others ask them,“Don't you really understand it?”…】
《Not in my book.》
In my book is an idiom which means that in my my opinion,it's…😚
It's a way of expressing itself,checking something against its own experience,or knowledge.🐜
《Not for my money.》
It means that I'll never bet my money on it.In a word,it's not good,or I'm sure it's different.😚
The phrase of for my money is a preface which resembles in my book.
《We'll see.》
Since we can't estimate its result,it can't be helped.😥
The phrase means we'll recognize it,or que sera sera.The que sera sera isn't English phrase,but the Spanish one.I should have expressed it in English,but to my sorrow,none of the phrase occurred to me.😳
The phrase has nuance,“Let's see how things develop.😉
《You'll see.》
In this case,the one who says the phrase see what will happen.😏
In short,it means that without doing it,anyone can't accept it.😒
【When feeling impatient,the American are apt to use the phrases.】
>> 66
【When feeling impatient,the Americans are apt to use the phrases.】
《What about it?》
Others don't seem to be sure what another tries to ask.The phrase is a defensive manner,and isn't friendly at all.😥
Synonym
What of it?
【Mind your own business.】
If shadowing other who isn't on friendly terms,and going on asking everything persistently,they are forced to receive the cold phrase.😒
Synonym
None of your business.
It's personal.
Leave me alone.
【What's to know?】
It's also a cold way of saying.Its nuance is like that.
It's so easy that everyone can understand it easily,but can't you grasp it?😏
Synonym
Why don't you know?
《So what?》
A remark is so naive that others grow impatient.The phrase sometimes causes troubles such as a quarrel,or fight.🆚
《Use your noodle.》
If asking worthless questions one after another,others use the phrase,disgusted with the questions.😩
In short,the word of noodle doesn't mean food,but a head in this case.
❌🍜
>> 67
【When feeling impatient,the Americans are apt to use the phrases.】
《Use your noodle.》
It doesn't always mean that a brain resembles the noodle.They used to call the head the noodle in old English.I'm sure it's a kind of what is called 訛り in the Japanese.It seems that the word has changed into other one gradually.🍜
Synonyms
Use your noggin!
Use your pumpkin!
Use your head!
The phrase for which parents or teachers use when scolding children.👶
【Shit or get off the pot!】
The shit means excreting something unnecessary from our bodies through our bowels.In this case,the pot is a toilet.💩
If having the pot to himself or herself for a long time,the other who waits for its turn will shout in anger.😣
However,if the phrase is used in an ordinary conversation,it means demanding they should show others clearly what they want to do.☝
I said an ordinary conversation,but it's not a graceful one at all.😥
Synonym
It's time to shit or get off the pot.😚
>> 68
【If someone says,“Shoot!”,they are sometimes forced to obey it.】
《I'm all ears.》
If translating the phrase word for word,my whole body have changed into plenty of ears.👂
In short,it means that I'm listening to you so seriously that I want you to go on speaking on it more.Urging to speak about it more.😁
There is a similar Japanese expression like the next.“I've thought as if my ears changed into the ones like Dambo.🐘
Synonym
I'm listening.
《I'll bite.》
The word of bite means using one's teeth in order to cut,chew or crush something,but in this case,its meaning shifts to other one.It also means listening carefully.👂
If someone says,“You'll never guess what I saw today!”others are frequently liable to use the phrase.😃
The phrase originates from a scene of catching fish with good bites.🎣
《Do tell.》
It's also urging someone to speak on it more.After a talk have started,some people use it when chiming in 相槌💡
Synonym
And then?
>> 69
【If someone says“Shoot!”they are sometimes forced to obey it.】
《Shoot!》
If stammering or being with an air of importance,others urge them to speak with the word.☝
In a word,it means that if you have a ball,you should shoot it!⚽
Synonyms
I'm ready.
Begin.
Continue.
《You're holding something back.》
It means that the speaker is sure that other is hiding something behind its back.
Synonym
Do you have something on your mind? 😏
《Go ahead.》
The phrase is used in varied scenes.It basically means urging to advance forward more and more.💨
When both sides start to speak at the same time,or they are silent each other,the phrase will be adopted.🙋
【Gesundheit.】
When sneezing,others use the phrase.It's used to be the German language,but the Americans also use it.😃
Synonym
Bless you.
【Betcha is encourage you to do something.】
《Now you're talking!》
When talking something,if the phrase is adopted,we may think it natural…but💦
>> 70
【Betcha is encouraging you to do something.】
《Now you're talking.》
The phrase basically means an affirmation,or consent.😃
《You betcha.》
The betcha is an abbreviation of bet you.The bet means risking money on the result of a race,game and so on.💰
How have the bet changed into other meaning? It's shameful of me to say, but I'm not sure of it very much.😳
The phrase means that you're right.
Synonyms
You bet.
You can say that again.
There is other phrase in regard to the bet.
“I bet.”It means that I think so.☺
《That's it.》
The phrase means the next one.
It's what I want to say,and you've referred to it!👍
Synonym
You said it!
《You hit the nail on the head.》
The phrase doesn't mean driving a nail into someone's head.The head of the phrase isn't the one of a person,but the one of the nail.😱
In short,if translating literally, driving the nail into a place straight accurately.Then the head of the nail was hit.
The phrase means it's right to the point.🎯
>> 71
【Betcha is encouraging someone to do something.】
《You hit the nail on the head.》
There is also a riddle like the next.
In spite of having the head,it can't think at all.What's it?😁
《Don't know it!》
If being worried about the word of don't,we can't understand the meaning of the phrase.😥
It's just that the don't emphasizes the phrase of I know it. Emphasizing?I hate to say,but I don't think so.I'm wondering if I can't judge the phrase by the word of don't.😣
Synonym
I know it.
If saying,“Wouldn't you know it!”it has other nuance.
It means that's exactly what I thought.
《That's the stuff.》
The stuff means an ability or talent.
The phrase means that you're right or you should do it.
When someone finds a method of settlement,others use the phrase in order to encourage the person.
Synonym
That's the ticket.
《That's really something.》
Something also means varied.For example,unexpected thing,other one which is out of the question,and so on.
>> 72
【Betcha is encouraging someone to do something.】
《That's really something.》
They adopt the something for both good things and bad ones.😃
Synonym
That's something else.
There is other phrase.“That's something else again.”It's just that a single word is added to the phrasep,but it has other meaning.It means that this and that are different matters.😃
《That makes sense.》
The sense means reason or discretion in this case.The phrase means it's reasonable.They frequently use the phrase in conversations everyday life.💡
Synonym.
That explains it.
When someone proposes something,instead of saying,“That's a good idea.”the phrase is also frequently used.
《That takes the cake.》
It originally means that taking part in a contest of dance,and winning both its championship and a prize.💃
However it doesn't always mean praising someone who has accomplished something great with thunderous applause.Far from it!😫
>> 73
【When chiming in others,there are varied expressions.】
《That takes the cake!》
Others are half dumbfounded,or impressed with their behaviors of which none of them thinks,or with a blunder which almost all of them don't seem to do.
The phrase has nuance like the next.
I've expected that you would do something stupid,but I've never thought you did such a awful thing,or you've gone on doing a lot,but this time is the worst.😏
Synonym
That beats everything.
《That's neat!》
One of praises which they have frequently been heard.
The neat means basically something tidy or trim,but the phrase is used in various areas everyday life.☺
When the phrase is used for clothes or belongings,it means splendid or wonderful.🙌
On the other hand,when being used for matters,they often refer to some plans,possibilities,and good fortune in the future.For instance,it's like the next.😍
The one said.“I'm going to Hawaii next week.”
Other answered.“Wow,that's neat.”
Synonym
Great!
Cool!
>> 74
【When chiming in others,there are various expressions.】
《There you go!》
After finishing talking to some extent,the phrase is usually adopted.
It means it's all right.
In short,it means being satisfied with an ending of a story.
Synonym
That's the way.
《C'est la vie.》
Though it's a French word,even an American often uses the phrase.🇫
It means that it's life.I'm not sure why,but the phrase really comes home to me.🍂
《That's the way it goes.》
The phrase cheers up others calmly,indicating resignation.😏
Its similar expressions are as much as stars in the night.⭐
Synonym
That's the way the cookie crumbles.
That's the way the ball bounces.
That's the way the mop flops.
《Shit happens.》
The shit is excretion.Its meaning changes into other one sometime.It means having a bitter experience.💩
The phrase means that everyone is apt to have a bitter experience.It cannot be helped.😥
Synonym
Days like this happen.
These days happen.
>> 75
【When chiming in others,there are varied expressions.】
《There you are.》
The phrase resembles other one,“There you go.”As for the phrases,it's just that only a single word is different from the other.It seems to be a trifling difference,but considering each meaning of the two phrases,there is a big difference between them.😃
The phrase means that c'est la vie,it can not be helped,and so on.😥
If it's not a big talk very much,its response is also apt to be the same.😱
《It wasn't your day.》
The phrase is a way of cheering up others.🙋
The phrase of one's day means the day when the one is lucky.If saying to you“Today is your day.”it means that you're lucky today.👍
《Tough luck.》
The tough also means feeling it hard,or hating it.The phrase means having no luck.😫
Synonym
Bad luck.
《Wow!》
When being surprised something,they are frankly liable to use the phrase.😲
《Come on!》
The phrase doesn't have only meaning of coming here,but other varied meanings.💡
>> 76
【When chiming in others,there are various expressions.】
《Come on!》
The phrase has been used in varied scenes as various meanings.If saying the phrase in a way of disgusted at them,it means like the next.😃
“Just a moment. What are you talking about? Are you all right? and so on”
Synonym
Oh,come on!
If saying the phrase in an angry tone,it's naturally an expression of protest,and feeling it unpleasant.😠
Synonym
Hey,come on!
When the hey is put on the beginning the phrase,it means that stop it,or no more of your jokes.😣
《You mean it?》
The mean in this case,it means saying something in a serious may.😣
The phrase means the next.
Do you say it seriously?
Do you mean it?
Synonym
You don't mean it.
Are you sure?
《You kidding?》
When using the kid as noun,it means a little goat,or brat.The brat means a child who behaves badly.👶
Contrary to it,when using as a verb,it means teasing or deceiving other.
>> 77
【When chiming in others,there are several expressions.】
《You kidding.》
The phrase is an abbreviation of“Are you kidding?”
Synonym
You must be kidding.
No kidding.
《You're pulling my leg.》
If translating the phrase word for word,it seems to have nuance of being obstacle to others.I'm wondering if we the Japanese tend to feel like that,but its native speakers are different.😚
The phrase means that you must be joking!
Synonym
Aren't you putting me on?
You're teasing me.
By the way,when expressing this thread,I use an electric dictionary,unfortunately without exchanging its dry cells with new ones,I can't continue any more.😣
I need to go and buy the dry cell,but I find it complicated,so I'm going to give up expressing today.😚
Later, alligator.👋
>> 78
【When chiming in others,there are several expressions.】
《You can't meant that.》
The phrase resembles“You mean it?”,but as to degree of doubt,“You can't mean that.”is stronger than“You mean that.”😒
Its way of saying changes its nuance into varied one.It becomes serious.Sometimes it's used as a joke,but it also causes some troubles like a quarrel or fighting.😱
Synonym
You can't be serious.
《Get out of here!》
When saying it,if looking fierce,it means that ordering to leave at once,but when saying it,if smiling,it means that asking to stop a joke.😃
When it means leave at once,they stress the get,and when it means that asking to stop a joke,they put the accent on the out.😚
《You son of gun.》
If translating literally,your parent is a gun…🔫
When saying,if smiling,it means that the other is dumbfounded with the one's behavior,but the phrase occasionally becomes an admiration to praise the one who has succeeded in something valuable.☺
>> 79
【When chiming in others,there are plenty of expressions.】
《You son of a gun.》
Some people say it used to be a praise in which they admired the one who was good at shooting with a gun,but in fact,the gun seems to be almost meaningless in the phrase.🔫
《Don't tell me.》
It doesn't always mean that someone find it so unpleasant that it prevented other from speaking.😃
The phrase means the next one.
Just a moment.Aren't you trying to say…?
For example,the phrase is adopted in a situation like the next.
Someone said,“I happened to see Hiroshi and Miyuki at a banquet hall in a hotel.”
Other responded.“Wow!Don't tell me that they'll get married.”
《Tell me another one.》
If taking it frankly,it means that asking to tell other story,but it's actually different.😃
It means it must be a lie,It's ridiculous.😥
The phrase has nuance like the next.
Tell me one more lie like the same one.😁
《No way!》
It also means ridiculous.It's absolutely impossible.😣
>> 80
【When chiming in others,there are a great variety of expressions.】
《Bullshit!》
The bull is one of male domestic animals.The shit is excretion.Needless to say,it's not refined a bit,so they don't use it in a graceful place at all.💩
It means that the one is disgusted with other's behavior and remark.
B.S. is an abbreviation of the bullshit.💩
《My eye.》
When being amazed with something,it seems that everyone is liable to open its eyes widely,but the phrase doesn't only include a simple amazement,but strong doubt.
It means that the one should be guarded when dealing with it.
Synonyms
My eyes!
Oh!My eye!
《Gimme a break.》
The phrase is used in various scenes.Basically,it means that let me take a rest.The gimme is a colloquial word of give me.😃
The phrase means that enough is enough.😩
《Look who's talking!》
When hearing the phrase,without realizing it,some people looked around restlessly,but the phrase isn't others but the others who looked around restlessly.😚
>> 81
【When chiming in others,there are a great variety of expressions.】
《Look who's talking now!》
The phrase is also for yourself.😃
For example,let's suppose that the one said that golf was worthless,but one day it began to talk proudly of its club for golf.Then others use the phrase.⛳
It means that what you've said changes!😁
《Knock on wood!》
If the one is so optimistic,or being glib talker,others may use the phrase.
It means the next.
Though you say so,is it all right?😥
Instead of the phrase.they sometimes knock on the table or chair made of wood.😚
Opinion is divided on the subject,but it seems to be connected with a northern European legend that a god dwells in a tree.👼
《Eat your heart out!》
The phrase itself means that being crushed with grief,or being burned with admiration.😃
However,if using in an imperative form 命令形,its meaning is different.☝
Its imperative form is adopted for the one who doesn't know its place.For example,…😚
>> 82
【When chiming in others,there are a great variety of expressions.】
《Eat your heart out!》
The phrase is used for the ones who dream of like the next.“I wish I could drive a Mercedes!”or“I wish I could have such a beautiful girlfriend.”😍
In a word,it means that the one is free to admire and grieve,as it likes.😜
《Dream on.》
If translating into a phrase of going on having a dream,it'll be nice,but…💦
It also means that you're free to have a dream.😃
To tell the truth,I want to adopt other expression,but to my sorrow,it doesn't occur to me.I'm sorry for it.😳
Synonym
Dreams are cheap.
《You asked for it!》
If being said at a restaurant,a waiter or waitress use it for a customer.“It's your order.”
However,it actually means that you brought on your own misfortune.自業自得😥
The one is forced to eat it by itself.💧
《That'll teach you.》
After a story of an awful blunder it made,or reflecting on something,the phrase will be used.☝
>> 83
【When chiming in others,there are a great variety of expressions.】
《That'll teach you.》
The phrase means that it's a good lesson for you.It's used as a scolding,or when teasing,they say it.😚
《How come?》
In the middle of a conversation,as the phrase was used unexpectedly,a Japanese wasn't sure what they asked.As a result,it just said to get out of the pinch it was in.😱
“I came here with my friend.We rode in his car.”
The phrase means why?
It asking a reason in relation to a coherent account.While we the Japanese aren't familiar with it,they use it daily life.🇺
It's an abbreviation of“How did it come about?”or“How did it come to be that….”A word of why also means the same,but when using the“How come?”,if continue to say the part behind the that,a speaker doesn't have to reverse the order of the subject and predicate 述語,so it finds it simple.🙆
When asking something,using the phrase,its answer usually seems to start from because.😃
>> 84
【When chiming in others,there are a great variety of expressions.】
《How come?》
An example in which the how come is used.
“How come you speak Spanish so well.?”
“Because…”
《What's the bottom line?》
It doesn't mean asking size around the waist.It means asking its conclusion.☝
The bottom line originally means the last line in a report on final account.In short,it means the total sum,or final conclusion.😚
《What's your point?》
The point means the main meaning,so the phrase means asking,“What do you want to say?”😥
Synonyms
Come to the point.
Come straight to the point.
《John who?》
When becoming a talk of a person who doesn't have rare name like John,Michael,or Nancy,the phrase is adopted.(^O^)
When answering,it's like the next.
“John Harris,our classmate.”👨
《What does that stand for?》
When talking with others,if someone says an abbreviation or sign like NHK,others will ask what it is.☝
A word of the stand for means signifying,or substituting.☀
>> 85
【When chiming in others,there are a great variety of expressions.】
《When is that due?》
When talking about a thesis,essay which we should submit,or a work,the phrase is adopted.😃
It means that asking like the next.When is its time limit?
The due means that something which we should pay,or accomplish.
If asking,“When is the due date?”It asks about the date of payment,or how long can we lend a book in a library? 📖
Contrary to it,if asking,“When is your date?”it asks the date when you'll give birth to your baby.👶
《What's the idea?》
The word of idea is frequently used everyday conversation like the next.
For example,“That's a good idea.”
If we regard the idea as a planning,or concept,it'll be hard for us to grasp its nuance.Therefore we non English native speakers should think of the word as a thought,or opinion casually,I'm wondering.💡
If asking calmly,it's just a simple question,but if its tone is severe,its intention'll be a protest,or an expression of anger.(｀ε´)
>> 86
【When chiming in others,there are a great variety of expressions.】
《What shape is it in?》
If asking its form,it's“What shape is it?”The phrase asks,“How is its condition?”
The shape also means the condition,or state,so if saying being in good shape,it means that its state is good.If saying being in bad shape,its condition is bad.😃
The phrase is often adopted for a firm's business condition,or each state of machinery,a car and so on.🚗
As for a person,when being worried about a friend who has a hangover,the phrase will be used then.🍻
If saying he is in shape,he doesn't put on excess weight around the waist.👍
If saying he is out of shape,he may have to lose weight.😂
《I spaced out.》
Everyone had thought other thing in the middle of a conversation sometime.If asking for an opinion,they'd be in an awkward position.Then they'd use the phrase.😚
If translating literally,its consciousness drifted into the space.🌌
After the phrase is used,its excuse starts like the next…☝
>> 87
【When chiming in others,there are a great variety of expressions.】
《I spaced out.》
“Oh,I'm sorry.I spaced out.I was thinking about…”The phrase usually connects with an excuse.😃
《I put my foot in my mouth.》
It means that when saying something they shouldn't,they are sorry for it.😥
For example,when someone asks,“Haven't you had a baby yet?”other answered,“To tell the truth,I got a divorce last month.”💔
Then the phrase is used.
《I spoke out of turn.》
Without realizing it,when meddling in others,they use the phrase with embarrassed looks on their faces.😳
In short,it means that without taking its turn into consideration,the one said with its own way.😒
《I jumped the gun.》
The phrase of jump the gun means making a premature start at a foot or swimming race.😣
It means that jumping to the conclusion,or saying something careless.😔
Synonym
I spoke too soon.
《I may have to eat a crow.》
Needless to say,we don't have to translate it word for word,for…
>> 88
【When chiming in others,there are a great variety of expressions.】
《I may have to eat crow.》
It seems that the crow doesn't look tasty.I'm wondering if few people have eaten it actually.😩
It means that I have to take back what I said.When withdrawing what they said,they usually adopt it.The phrase of“I may have to eat crow.”is an elaborate way of saying.☝
《Let up.》
If going on speaking excitedly,asking someone something hastily,or calling someone loudly,they will be interrupted with others.😥
It means the next.
Please calm down a little more.
Please don't be so on edge.
The let up also means that rain or wind grow weak. ☔
Synonym
Ease up.
Take it easy.
Don't push.
Cool it.
《Don't have a fit.》
The fit is a kind of very strong emotions.If feeling it,they can't control their behaviors.Or temporary excitement.🐸
When an infant has a convulsion fit,they also call it“throw a fit.”
The phrase means that asking to calm down.
Synonym
Whoa!
>> 89
【When chiming in others,there are a great variety of expressions.】
《Don't get me wrong.》
It means that don't misunderstand me.
Synonym
That was not my intention.
I don't mean that.
《Hold your horse.》
If translating literally,it means holding a horse by the bridle.🐎
It actually means just a moment,don't judge prematurely.😃
The one who jumps to the conclusion and exaggerates its story is everywhere.🐎
《There you go again.》
If“there you go.”it's just that chiming in others,but when the again is added to the end of the phrase,its meaning becomes different.
When using the phrase,its speaker is never pleased with other's talk.It's tired of the talk.😩
However,when teasing others,the phrase is sometimes adopted.😁
《This is where I came in.》
Let's suppose that they began to watch a movie halfway through.Then they watched it until it was over.When watching it again,before long they would say that they'd already watched the scenes.🎬
The phrase has a nuance like that.
>> 90
【When chiming in others,there are a great variety of expressions.】
《This is where I came in.》
In short,it means that the next.
I've already heard it,I've already recognized the rest.
In a meeting or assembly,they are usually forced to repeat the same talk for the one who was late for.Then others interrupt it with the phrase.😩
《Let's go on.》
If misunderstanding that keeping on the talk,they'll be frowned by others.😱
It means the next.
Let's begin the next talk.This talk is enough.
This phrase is also frequently adopted in a meeting.
《Let's get down to business.》
It's also one of conventional phrases in a meeting,or business discussion.
It means that urging to go on to the main subject.
In a word,having a chat is over.
【I'm not sure whether being praised or being reprimanded.Or I'm not sure whether being asked or being ordered.】
《Good for you.》
When teachers or parents admire children,the phrase is used basically,but it's sometimes adopted for a grown-ups.
>> 91
【I'm not sure whether being praised or being reprimanded,or whether…】
《Good for you.》
Synonym
Good job.
《I take my hat off to you.》
When impressed with someone wonderful,we express our respect for him or her,and take off our hats.😃
《More power to you!》
The phrase doesn't always mean you need more power.Neither you are powerless nor helpless.😃
It also means good job,or you've done it very well,but in a case when winning a gold medal,the phrase isn't used.😚
It means that comparing your ability and situation,you've done it well.👍
'《You've catching on.》
It means that you've learned to understand something.It extends from a new life,new job to mar-jong which you've learned to play recently.🀄
If being struggling with a new life in a foreign country,someone called to us with the phrase,we would feel happy unexpectedly.
It means that you get used to it.
《You've really outdone yourself.》
The outdo means excel,or exceed.☺
>> 92
【I'm not sure whether being admired or reprimanded,or whether…】
《You've really outdone yourself.》
It means that you've renewed your best record.The phrase is a wonderful praise.✨
《You look like a million bucks!》
The buck is a slang of dollar,so million bucks are million dollar.When your friend look striking in fashionable clothes loudly,or the one who must have been ill in bed turns up in high spirits,the phrase is used.😃
In short,when being impressed with something wonderful,the phrase is adopted.💡
Synonym
You look great.
You look wonderful.
《Cool!》
When calling someone cool in Japan,it means that the person is calm,or logical,but it means the person is very good,pleasant in the U.S.A.🇺
The way of saying originally started in the world of jazz,but the word has been adopted over a wide area.When praising something wonderful,the word is frequently used.☺
For example,it used for clothes,remarks,thought,a way of leading life,or scene at which you can look.😍
>> 93
【I'm not sure whether being admired or reprimanded,or whether…】
《Cool!》
Synonym
Pretty cool!
Neat!
We call the one who gives others cold treatment a cold one.😒
Speaking of other word of hot,if adopting for a singer,star,or commodity,it means that they are popular among the people.😍
《Tough!》
The word is originally used for the one who is arrogant and proud of being strong,according to the book,『日常会話なのに辞書にのってない英語の本』,though I don't have any negative image for the word.The word has been adopted as various meanings.😚
It means cool,or having quite tastes.
《That jacket is becoming on you.》
Without recognizing the become means something look nice for someone,no one can understand what it means.😩
It means that the jacket is suitable for you.☺
Synonym
That looks good on you.
《You're adorable.》
When looking up the phrase in some dictionaries,it means that we should praise.
It means that you're cute.
The phrase is often used for an infant,baby,or grandma,but…
>> 94
【I'm not sure whether being praised or reprimanded or whether…】
《You're adorable.》
However,few people use the phrase for a young lady to her face,but we the Orientals look childlike,they may use the phrase for you.😚
《You wear your heart on your sleeve.》
If trying to translate it word for word,I'm afraid it doesn't make sense.😥
It means that you're frank,straightforward.
It has nuance in English speakers' society like the next.
“We usually try to hide our real intention,but you look as if you showed everyone your real motive in a place where others can look,for example,on your sleeve.☝
The phrase is sometimes used for the ones who are sentimental,or liberal sarcastically,so it's not always a praise simply.😏
It seems that not a few of Americans think they should conceal their real intentions.
《Cheer up!》
When trying to encourage a one who look being depressed,the phrase is adopted.Please recall cheerleaders in a cheering party.
Synonym
Chin up!
Come on!
>> 95
【Whether I'm not sure I'm being admired or reprimanded,or whether…】
《Go for it!》
The phrase means that recommending the one should advance its aim.
The phrase means that suggesting the one should pluck up its courage and try it!🙋
《Take it easy.》
It originally means that please relax,but it's also adopted as a phrase with encouragement when saying goodbye.👋
Synonym
Take your time.
《Don't kick yourself.》
The one asks not to kick yourself in the phrase.In a word,it means that don't blame yourself for it.😥
Synonym
Don't lose your heart.
《You're on your own.》
Though the phrase looks like a tongue twister…
It's an abbreviation of a phrase,“You're on your own resources.In a word,you have your own talent,or way.☝
In other words,the phrase is used as the one in which they reprove others who behave like a baby.👶
The phrase has nuance like the next.
As not being an infant,I'm sure you'll be able to do it for itself.😃
>> 96
【I'm not sure whether I'm being praised or reprimanded,or whether…】
《You can hold your own.》
If translating the phrase word for word,you can protect your place or belongs for yourself.😃
It means that you're all right,gain confidence in your ability,you don't have to be worried about it.🙆
《I'm crossing my fingers for you.》
If crossing a middle finger and forefinger,it means good luck.☺
《I'll be close by.》
It means that I do my best so as to be helpful for you.Don't be worried about it.🙋
Synonym.
I'll be at your side.
Though it's hardly distinguishable,if saying,“I'll be at your side.”it means that I'll stand by you.😉
There is different nuance between thetwo phrases.😃
《I tell ya.》
It's an abbreviation of I tell you.
It's a preface before saying its own opinion.😺
Synonym
I'll tell you what.
I have to say…
《It's a must.》
The must is used as noun,it means thatit's indispensable,or a thing which we have to do at any cost.😤
>> 97
【I'm not sure whether I'm being admired or reprimanded,or whether…】
《It's a must.》
If changing the way of saying it,it sometimes becomes an order.😃
There are other unique phrases.
That's a must do.
It means that I'm sure you won't fail to miss the chance.
That movie is a must see.
It means that you should see the movie.🎬
《Now or never.》
When being worried about whether or not to do something,continued to hesitating,then consulting with other about it,they are sometimes snapped.😣
It means that if trying to do,it's just now,or there are two choices,doing it now,or giving it up.☝
The phrase is occasionally not seriously used like the next.
“Shall we go?”“Now or never.”
Synonym
Now's your chance.
The time is now.
【What the heck!】
The heck is a word which means hell euphemistically 婉曲的.💀
In short,even if you end up going to the hell,it's worthy of doing.😚
Synonym
What the hell!
《Whatever turns you on.》
The turn on means switching on TV,or…
>> 98
【I'm not sure whether I'm being admired or reprimanded,or whether…】
《Whatever turns you on.》
It means that if you want to do it,do it.
The turn on is used like the situations,for example,when switching on TV,or using tap water.📺
There are other meanings as slang.
When making someone get excited,or feel like doing something,the phrase is adopted.
There are also another meanings.When making someone's feeling elevate by drug,or being in rut 発情,the phrase is also used.😚
《Like it or lump it.》
The lump means enduring something.
Whether they are ready to accept something,or reluctant to do it,anyway they can't deny it.
The phrase means that even if complaining about it,it cannot be helped.They are forced to do it.😩
Synonym
If you don't like it,you can lump it.
Like it or not.
《Let's see what happens.》
When receiving a serious consultation in which they can't give others any advice,they are compelled to reply like that.💦
>> 99
【I'm not sure whether I'm being admired,or reprimanded,or whether…】
《Let's see what happens.》
If saying,“See what happens?”it means that as I've told you,what we wait a little longer and see is right.🙆
《Cross the bridge when you come to it.》
It means that it's of no use to be worried about it before something bad happens.😃
In short,we don't have to be worried about a way of crossing the bridge before arriving there.It's useless to be distressed something in the further future.😜
Synonym.
Why don't you cross the bridge when you come to it.
Let's cross the bridge when you come to it.
《Let it go.》
It means telling to give it up.
By the way,a movie in Disney,what is called“アナと雪の女王”has been popular among us the Japanese.I've often heard the one like its theme song recently.Let it go～🎵
When hearing the song,its phrase,“let it go”has given me different impression from my remark.The phrase makes me feel like being set free from something.Don't give it up!😤
- << 101 【I'm not sure whether I'm being admired or reprimanded,or whether…】 《Let it go》 To my sorrow,in fact,I'm not sure which one is correct.Are both of them exact?It seems to be impossible,for each nuance is so different that I don't think so.☝ I have little confidence in my English ability,for it's just that my English is almost self education,furthermore I've never been abroad,and I don't have any foreign acquaintance.😂 If someone knows something useful on the phrase,let it go,could you please tell me it?🙋 《You're playing with fire.》 It means that I find it dangerous.There is a Japanese phrase,what's called 火遊び,the English one is the same meaning.🔥 《Don't get carried away.》 The carry away means that being fascinated by something,or being absorbed in something.Therefore a situation of being carried away is you're immersed in something so much that you look as if someone or something carry your heart out of yourself.☀ When going overboard in something,others seem to use…
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😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭…(匿名さん3)
6レス 234HIT 匿名さん (♀) -
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つぶやき
何であの世に居て記憶が消えるのか。 この世と記憶は一緒じゃない。…(匿名さん0)
500レス 3553HIT 匿名さん (40代 ♂) -
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いきていてもつまらない
たいしたことしてないから終わるのが早いんじゃないですか？(匿名さん1)
1レス 78HIT 匿名さん (♀) -
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男を全員こらしめたい
男ですが、あなたに幸あれ。過去に負けるな、自分の弱さに負けるな、たとえ…(匿名さん3)
3レス 127HIT 匿名さん (♀) -
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ぶちぶち〜良かったぁ😊 お役に立てたなら嬉しい❣️ 何故子供の頃 蝶々…(ご近所さん286)
343レス 13458HIT 社会人さん
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助けてほしいです
初めまして。 私は文章作るのが苦手ですが読んでください。 私は20年近くお付き合いしていて同棲し…
96レス 1331HIT 匿名さん -
子供の友達（という名の問題児）に怒っていい？
小学生の子供がいます。 近所の子が数人集まって遊びの誘いにくるのですが、一人外面の良い子の扱いに困…
14レス 212HIT おしゃべり好きさん ( 女性 ) -
富裕層になりたい
富裕層になりたい。 富裕層になって、下々の人間に、 「膝まづけ！！」 と、言ってみたい。
11レス 208HIT 社会人さん ( 男性 ) -
頼むから選挙に行ってくれ
頼むから選挙に行ってくれ… 誰がなっても変わらない 選挙に行く意味が分からない 行くのがめ…
14レス 255HIT おしゃべり好きさん -
俺はヒマ人だが、君もヒマ人か？
俺はヒマ人だが、、、ここに来る人はヒマだから来るのか？
25レス 238HIT 社会人さん -
心広くなったほうがいいかな？
お付き合いしてる彼には奥さんがいます そこは割り切って我慢しているのですが 来月後半に子供さんの…
42レス 857HIT 萌々香 (20代 女性 ) - もっと見る
