54. tasteless = slightly offensive
70. resign oneself to doing = accept a situation that you don't like to do
72. bobble = move quickly up and down
74. classy = expensive and fashionable
comfy = comfortable
78. tacky = cheap and badly made
34. kitty-corner = diagonally ( across a street )
yucky = very unpleasant
36. squishy = soft and wet
38. soggy = wet, soft and unpleasant
46. any minute = very soon
16. let up = become less extreme or stop
29. have a ball = have a very good time
74. happen upon = find ( something ) or meet ( someone ) by chance
78. commotion = noisy confusion
52. slab = a thick flat piece ( of something )
56. freckles = small light brown spots on someone's skin
16. stale = no longer fresh
20. ooze = pass or flow slowly
25. lush = ( plants or leaves ) having a lot of green and healthy
74. hit it off = like someone as soon as you meet them
76. pamper = give ( someone ) a lot of care and attention
54. pointless = meaningless, useless
56. boil over = boil and flow over the sides of a pan
67. be on the road = be travelling ( for a long distance in a car )
fall asleep at the wheel = fall asleep while driving
36. in suspense = in the feeling you have when waiting for something exciting to happen
45. throw a party = organize or arrange a party
20. pet = stroke, touch and move your hand gently over ( an animal, etc. )
25. in a daze = confused and unable to think clearly
26. elaborate = full of complicated parts, etc.
27. hassle = cause trouble or difficulties for ( someone )
70. dashing = attractive and confident ( man )
forthcoming = given or offered to someone when needed
74. jinx = bring bad luck
Suffice it to say = I will say only that
52. an uphill battle = something that is difficult to do and needs a lot of effort
54. finesse = delicate skill
subtle = clever in a way that does not attract attention
56. lay off = stop doing or using something
sly = playfully unkind
60. touchy = easily upset, offended or annoyed
38. bode well/ill = be a good/bad sign for the future
46. make light of = treat ~ as if it were not important
48. hunch over = bend down and forward so that your back form a curve
16. diner = a restaurant that serves cheap food
24. haggle over = argue abut ( the price )
25. prune = cut branches off ( a tree or bush ) to improve shape and growth
28. far-fetched = very unlikely to be true
29. Search me = I don't know
70. knack = a natural or special skill
72. drain = make you very tired
77. rub off on = come off onto
79. tepid = slightly warm ( liquid )
52. camaraderie = the feeling that a group of people have when they enjoy being together
54. splurge = spend more than you can usually afford
56. be all ears = be very interested to hear what someone is going to say
61. jam = play music with other people in an informal way
old school = the kind that used to exist or be typical
65. stranded = unable to get away ( from a place )
36. scout = look for ~ in an area
38. in a matter of speaking = in some way, though not exactly
showdown = settlement of a quarrel in a direct way
48. relive = experience again in the imagination
elude = escape from
16. odd jobs = not regular, small practical jobs of different kinds
18. muster = gather ( energy, etc. ) to do something
20. chip away at = gradually destroy ( something )
24. go to someone's head = make someone too proud
overpowering = very strong ( smell, etc. )
82. blurt out = say ( something ) suddenly without thinking
84. hit it off = have a good relationship
86. washout = a failure
91. snap at = speak quickly and angrily
64. a dab of = a small amount of
66. dude = a man
68. cook up = invent an excuse, etc. ( to deceive someone )
72. wicked = very good
do impression = copy the way a person talks or behaves
46. strike up = begin a conversation with someone
harangue = try to persuade with a long angry speech
48. overbearing = always trying to control other people
50. phony = fake, not real and intended to deceive someone
54. go off on a tangent = suddenly start talking about something completely different
55. wall-to-wall = covering the whole floor
58. remotely = even to a very small degree
below freezing = below the temperature at which water freezes
59. smirk = a silly self-satisfied smile
60. well up = ( tears, etc. ) rise and may start to flow
30. clam up = suddenly stop talking
off the top of one's head = immediately without checking
32. asleep = ( an arm or leg ) unable to feel
42. honk = make a noise with the horn of a car
dart = move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction
70. beloved = loved very much
74. whine = complain in a sad, annoying voice
vice = a bad habit
83. buttonhole = stop and force to listen
be worried sick = be very worried
52. pitch = try to persuade someone to do ( business, etc. ) with you
54. pick up the slack = do extra work because someone else is not doing it
56. freeload = live on another person's money
61. alumni = the former students of a school, etc.
64. draw a blank = be unable to find something
34. chipper = happy, cheerful, active
42. sleek = smooth, shiny, and stylish
16. tune out = stop listening to
nag = continuously complain
18. trite = common and uninteresting
insipid = not strong or interesting
20. make ~ tick = make ~ behave in a particular way
head start = an advantage in a race, etc.
25. poignant = making you have strong feelings of sympathy, etc.
30. be contagious = spread quickly among people
70. kick in = begin to have an effect
72. distraught = extremely upset, very anxious
84. artwork = pictures, etc. that are prepared for a book, etc.
52. worked up about = anxious and upset about
54. riveting = very interesting
56. cardiac = relating to the heart
61. proceeds = money gained from selling something or from an organized event
66. read up on = read a lot about
34. in ~ shape = in ~ condition or health
36. amnesia = the medical condition that you don't remember anything
38. lighten up = become more cheerful
16. hands-on = doing something yourself
20. glamorous = attractive and exciting ( connected with wealth and success )
70. roof gutter = a pipe fixed to a roof, which carries away water
spout = opening from which liquid comes out
dire straits = very difficult and terrible situations
72. scribble = write ~ quickly and carelessly
74. put your minds to = decide to achive ~ and try very hard to do it
82. smoothie = a thick drink made from fruit
83. brisk walk = a quick and active walk
tingle = feel a slight stinging
52. pointer = a useful piece of advice that helps you to do something
54. barbed wire = wire with short sharp points on it
trespass = go onto someone's land without permission
56. deluge = heavy rain or flood
59. turnstile = a small gate that turns around to admit people one at a time
60. courteous = very polite
memoirs = autobiography
61. coy about = not wanting to tell people about
34. pull ~ off = succeed in doing something difficult
hand it to = admit the high quality or success of ( someone )
culinary = relating to cooking
on edge = nervous
36. admire = look at ( something ) and think how beautiful or impressive it is
gleam = shine softly and pleasantly
down home = having nice, simple qualities
38. slaughter = kill an animal for its meat
bite off more than you can chew = attempt more than you can deal with
43 wary = careful, looking out for danger
45. decaf = decaffeinated
48. get my hands on = manage to get or find something
16. tackle = the equipment used in fishing, etc.
my head is swimming = I feel as if everything is spinning around
18. not much of = not a good example of or not good at
30. under the weather = slightly ill or sick
276. be glued to = be looking at ~ with all the attention
278. complexion = the natural color and appearance of the skin of your face
286. lather = make a white mass of bubbles ( with soap and water )
293. wag = move ( one's tail ) quickly from side to side
316. rip off = charge ( someone ) too much money for something
322. invigorate = make you feel more active and healthy
get the hang of doing = learn or understand how to do
330. undo = open ( something tied, fastened, or wrapped )
338. creepy = making you feel nervous and slightly frightened
347. lap = one journey around a race track or swimming pool
246. obnoxious = extremely unpleasant or rude
tipsy = slightly drunk
248. gab = talk informally
beat = very tired
258. nibble = eat a small amout of food
262. applaud = clap your hands ( to show that you have enjoyed a play, etc. )
269. sober up = become less drunk
182. come out = be removed by washing, etc.
188. simmer = cook ~ by boiling it very gently
196. assorted = of various different types
204. wring out = twist ( wet cloth ) tightly to remove water
208. mash = crush ( food ) until it is soft
214. thread = put string, etc. through a needle
215. rent = money paid regularly for the use of a house, room, etc.
217. insert = printed material put inside a newspaper etc. to advertise something
219. find = something good and useful that you discover by chance
222. installment = a payment that you make every month, etc. to pay for something
228. feel run-down = feel tired and ill
151. sharpen = make ~ sharp
break off = separate from the main part
152. call up = telephone ( someone )
164. put out = make a fire or cigarette stop burning
165. choke = prevent ( someone ) from breathing
170. butter up = praise too much, or flatter
171. appease = make ( someone ) less angry
complacent = too pleased with what you have achieved
172. bash = a party
174. compliment = say something nice to ( someone )
114. look over = examine ~ quickly
assignment = duty or piece of work given to someone
120. be wrapped up in = give so much attention to
122. run off ( a copy ) = quick print a copy of something
124. delegate = give part of the work, etc. to someone else
140. write up = write ~ ( again ) in a complete and useful form
hectic = very busy or full of activity
98. make it to ~ = succeed in arriving somewhere
doze off = fall asleep
101. jab = push ~ with short quick movements
66. head for = go in a particular direction
70. stand in line = stand waiting next to each other
76. stuffy = not having enough fresh air
78. squeeze = press ~ from both sides
92. squeak = make a very high sound
49. upset = ( stomach, etc. ) affected by a slight illuness
50. go off = make a loud noise or ring loudly
55. damp = slightly wet in an unpleasant way
stove = a piece of equipment for cooking, or cooker
58. sizzle = make a sound like food cooking on hot metal
59. snag = damage ~ by something sharp
61. go with = match
22. go back to do ~ = start doing ~ again
fool around = behave in a silly way
26. hang ~ up = put ~ on ( a hook, etc. )
30. run out of = use all of ~ and have none left
dry off = become dry or make something dry
34. sting = feel a sudden sharp pain
40. clear away = put ~ where they belong
42. tuck in = push the end of ( a shirt, etc. ) into a tight place
44. dawdle = waste time or be slow
46. lock up = make ( a building ) safe by locking the doors
307. archipelago = an area with many small islands
324. thrive in = become successful in
331. national anthem = a country's official song
348. edict = an official public order or command
352. annex = take control of a country or area next to your own
358. amorous = full of sexual desire
362. prolific = producing a lot
253. ladle = a large spoon for serving liquid, such as soup
256. sovereignty = complete freedom and power to act or govern
renounce = say publicly that you no longer have a right to ( something )
261. garland = a ring of flowers or leaves
284. needle = a small thin pointed leaf
286. reverence = a great respect and admiration
295. muggy = unpleasantly warm and humid
296. sweltering = unpleasantly ( hot )
301. paddy = a field where rice is grown in water
302. harvest = gather ( crops ) from the field
303. shed = get rid of ( leaves, etc. ) naturally
195. exorcism = the act or art of driving out evil sprites, etc.
201. incense = a substance burned to make a pleasant smell
205. sash = a long piece of cloth wearing around the waist, etc.
207. come about = happen or develop
209. clog = a shoe made of wood
214. attire = clothes
226. quilt = a cover for a bed, filled with soft warm material
237. herald of = a sign that ~ will happen soon
241. mallet = a wooden hammer
246. martyred = killed for their religious beliefs
154. pebble = a small smooth stone
gravel = small stones ( used for making path, etc. )
158. outing = a short trip for a group of people
168. drizzle = rain very lightly
169. fang = a long sharp tooth ( of a snake, dog, etc. )
171. marsh = an area of soft wet land
185. ascetic = living a simple life without physical comforts
tablet = a flat piece of stone or metal with words
188. rooster = a male chicken
perch = a branch or stick where a bird sits
80. pun = amusing use of a word or phrase with 2 meanings
93. pluck = play ( a musical instrument by pulling the strings )
109. jet black = very dark black
118. shuttlecock = a small object with feathers ( struck in badminton )
119. top = a toy that spins and balances in its point
126. hoop = a large ring made of metal, plastic, or wood
130. oblong = rectangle
141. sneak = go somewhere guietly and secretly
142. smith = a maker of metal things
146. ward off = keep away ( something bad )
47. auspicious = showing signs of future success
49. brine = salty water ( used for preserving food )
55. bun = a small round cake or bread
63. malt = partly grown grain ( used for making bear etc. )
strain = separate solid things from a liquid
64. porridge = grain cooked in milk or water and eaten hot
73. feat = a difficult and impressive action needing a lot of strength or skill
74. charm = something worn to bring good luck
79. stamp out = end ( something bad ) completely
epidemic = a situation in which many people have an infectious disease
20. dab = touch or cover lightly
23. broth = thin soup made with meat or vegetables
25. batter = a mixture of flour, eggs, etc.
29. skewer = a stick put through pieces of food for cooking
30. knead = press a mixture of flour, water, etc. with the hands
40. roe = fish eggs ( often eaten )
41. integral part = important and necessary part
glutinous = very sticky
mortar = a thick bowl in which things are crushed
43. shoot = a new part of a plant
曽根田 憲三: シンプルな英語で日本を紹介する (CD BOOK)
日本の食べ物、文化、宗教、衣服や履物、住まい、年中行事、国土、歴史、文学などを簡単な英語で説明する辞典。ＣＤ３枚付き
160. run out of = use all of
188. mixup = a situation of disorder and confusion
189. would you care for = would you like to have
190. how come = why is it that
86. help out = help ( someone when they are busy or have problems )
move out = leave one's former home
89. print = write by hand without joining the letters
92. someone's place = a house or apartment where someone lives
97. bed-ridden = not able to get out of bed
fugitive = someone trying to avoid being caught by the police
99. leave behind = not take something with you when you leave a place
105. talk back to = answer or reply rudely
110. stampede = sudden mass movement
wound = injure ( someone ) with a knife, gun, etc.
114. call off = cancel, decide not to have ( a planned event )
118. work out = do exercises that make you stronger
53. for hours = for a long time
54. prepare oneself for = make plans or arrangements for
55. dispose of = get rid of
56. meet with = have a meeting with
58. at the moment = now
59. miss = be too late for
64. make fun of = make unkind jokes about
take care of = deal with ( something that needs doing )
65. throw away = get rid of
72. close down = ( a shop or business ) stop existing or operating
12. citizen = someone with full membership of a country
15. faculty = all the teachers in a school or college
20. spoil = ( start to ) decay
24. Chances are that = It is likely that
28. be on good terms with = have a good relationship with
35. go out with = have a romantic relationship with
break up with = end a relationship with
39. in time = after a certain amount of time has passed
40. grade = one of the 12 years at school in the U.S.
51. come over = visit informally
小林 敏彦: 会話する英文法Q&A わかる!使える!
日本人英語学習者が間違えやすい口語英語の文法・語法・語彙に関する２００項目をＱ＆Ａ形式で解説。力試しの英作文。ＣＤ付き。
295. dejected = sad and disappointed
297. surmount = deal successfully with a problem or difficulty
pilot = someone guiding a ship through a difficult area
tempest = a violent storm
298. shake off = get rid of, escape from
302. vision = wise understanding of the future
220. folly = a very stupid thing to do
230. as for = speaking of, or concerning
231. call upon = formally ask ~ to do something
234. ass = donkey
246. potent = powerful and effective
257. antiquity = ancient times
265. at hand = near in time or place
276. company = someone you enjoy being with
278. pick up = learn ~ by listening to or watching other people
285. die = disappear or stop existing
291. lovable = easy to love
168. faith = a strong brief
creed = a set of beliefs, especially religous
173. conviction = a very strong belief or opinion
177. reconcile = make friendly again
181. consistent = always having the same attitude, etc.
capricious = likely to suddenly change decisions, etc.
205. humble = low in rank
210. forsake = abandon
211. dwell = live
217. look into = try to find out the truth about
155. persevere = continue to do something difficult
talisman = an object believed to protect people
157. throw ~ away = lose or waste
160. reason = sensible judgement and understanding
eloquent = able to influence people by usign language well
161. ration = control the supply of something
164. delusion = a false belief
reassure = comfort and make free from worry
166. liberty = personal or political freedom
take root = become established and begin to grow
105. condemn = express disapproval of ( someone )
122. frailty = a physical or moral weakness
123. statesman = a political leader, especially respected and admired
2. education = the process of teaching and learning
4. count = be important or valuable
10. ordeal = a terrible, painful or unpleasant experience
15. plagiarize = use another persion's ideas or words without permission
29. be on the right track = be thinking or doing correctly
54. sane = not mentally ill
69. by stealth = quietly and secretly
73. degenerate = become worse
104. repent = be sorry for something bad that you have done
reproach = criticize or blame
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89. take advantage of = make use of or profit from
94. look for = try to find a particular type of things or person
95. take care of = do the work or make the arrangements necessary for
96. deal = an agreement or arrangement in business
61. for now = for a short time
62. on time = at the correct time
63. transfer = move from one place, job etc to another
64. run = be in charge of
65. organize = put a group of things in a particular order or position
66. prioritize = put the things in order of importance
finalize = finish the part of something
68. charge for = ask for a particular amount of money for
87. cutback = reduction made in the number of people or the amount of money
cut back = reduce the amount, size, cost etc. of something
8. flyer = leaflet, a piece of paper advertising something
10. coincidence = accidental and surprising combination of events
38. procrastinate = delay doing something that you ought to do
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283. horde = a very large crowd of people
284. hoarse = ( voice ) sounding low rough
287. stub = hurt ( the toe ) against something
289. abode = the place where someone lives
291. yolk = the yellow part of an egg
293. foal = a very young horse
297. gloat = look at something with selfish satisfaction
307. loot = things taken illegally by soldiers, etc.
scoot = leave a place quickly
toot = a warning sound with a horn, etc.
312. terse = using few words often to show anger
265. proclaim = officially tell people ( something important )
267. ascertain = discover a truth about
269. be a disgrace = be very bad and unacceptable
271. gooey = sticky and soft
273. in a daze = confused and unable to think clearly
275. bait = food used to attract fish, etc. to be caught
278. stall = a small enclosed area for using the toilet, etc.
279. brawl = a noisy fight among a group of people
280. boar = a male pig or a wild pig
281. to the core = completely or extremely
240. crumb = a very small piece of bread, cake, etc.
243. puny = small, thin, and weak
245. fabulous = very good, excellent, or unbelievable
courteous = very polite and kind
251. be picky = only like a few things
wary = careful, looking out for danger
255. dainty = small pretty, and delicate ( flower, etc. )
hoodlum = someone doing bad or illegal things
257. matted = ( hair or fur ) twisted and stuck together
259. tart = sour or bitter
261. slither = ( snake, etc ) slide or move
262. crook = a criminal or dishonest person
bail = money paid so that a prisoner may be set free
222. curse = use rude language because of anger
223. reimburse = pay money back to someone
224. flirt = someone behaving as if sexually attracted
blurt = say something suddenly without thinking
225. avert = prevent something from unpleasant from happening
236. on the prowl = moving around quietly especially when hunting
with a scowl = in an angry way
237. growl = a deep angry sound
howl = a long crying sound ( of a dog or a wolf )
239. roundabout = not clear, simple, or direct
pout = push out the lower lip especially to show displeasure
214. connoisseur = person with special knowledge of art, wine, etc.
215. purr = ( a cat ) makes a soft low sound in its throat
whirr = ( a machine ) makes a continuous low sound
217. shard = a sharp piece of broken, glass, metal, etc.
218. herd = a large group of animals of one type
nerd = someone boring and unfashionable
219. slur = speak or pronounce unclearly
blur = become less clear or make something less clear
221. churn = make butter by using a container for shaking
yearn = want something very much
be taciturn = not talk a lot and seem unfriendly
192. naive = without experience of life or too willing to believe without proof
195. steep = keep ( food ) in a liquid
heap = untidy pile
197. a gaggle of = a group of ( geese or noisy people )
lease = a legal agreement for use of a building, etc.
198. tease = annoy on purpose
201. grease = put butter, etc. on a pan, etc.
203. discreet = careful about what you say or do
209. altar = a kind of holy table especially for religious ceremony
213. devour = eat ~ quickly
178. stampede = suddenly start running together
179. rambling = disordered and wandering ( speech or writing )
tweed = a thick wool cloth used especially for jackets
180. preach = make ( a religious speech ) in public
181. screech = unpleasant high voice or noise
182. physique = the shape and size of a person's body
183. creak = make a high noise when something moves
squeak = a very high sound
185. veal = meat from a calf or very young cow
191 stricken with = suffering from ( something very bad )
169. flee = leave very quickly
chop down = make ( a tree ) fall down with a sharp tool
decree = an official order or decision
171. let out = suddenly shout or make a noise
172. heroic = extremely brave or determined
173. frantic = extremely worried or upset
174. run aground = be stuck because the water is not deep enough
silt = sand or mud in a river, etc.
175. wilt = bend over because it is too dry or old
176. hymn = a song sung in churches
177. grim = worried and unhappy
brim = the bottom part of a hat that sticks out
whim = sudden ( often unreasonable ) idea or wish
155. knack = a natural skill or ability
knickers = shrot pants fitting tightly below the knees
knoll = small round hill
157. gnaw = keep biting ~ hard
benign = not caused by cancer
158. wrangle = argue with someone angrily for a long time
wreak = perform or bring about ( something violent or unpleasant )
159. wretch = someone that you feel sorry for
139. smudge = dirty mark with unclear edges
ledger = account book of a business
adjourn = stop ( a meeting, etc) for a while
142. eligible = suitable or fulfilling the condtions
143. legitimate = reasonable or legally correct
144. gracious = polite, kind and generous
146. adolescence = the period when a young person is developing into an adult
148. hutch = a wooden box that rabbits are kept in
149. thatch = dried straw used for making roofs
150. thigh = the top part of the leg
151. alight = stop flying and come down
plight = a very bad or serious situation
slaughter = kill a lot of people cruelly
122. bruise = a mark on the skin of a person or piece of fluit
126. rage = a strong feeling of anger
129. stale = no longer fresh or interesting
132. poke = push ( a pointed thing ) into
133. throne = the chair that a king or queen sits on
yoke = something limiting freedom
shove = push ~ roughly or carelessly
134. pharmacy = drugstore, a shop for getting medicine
135. prophecy = a statement telling what will happen in the future
136. cipher = system of secret writing
epitaph = words on the stone over someone's grave
137. trough = a long container for animals' food
104. countenance = face or expression
105. devout = seriously religious
106. oust = force someone out of a position of power
107. scout = soldier sent ahead of an army to get information
108. boulder = a large stone or piece of rock
poutry = birds kept on firms for eggs and meat
109. borough = town or part of a city for managing its own schools, hospitals etc.
wrought = made or done
113. howl = make a long loud sound like a dog or a wolf
120. sue = make a legal claim against someone
121. ensue = happen after something or as a result
hue = a colar or type of color
94. cloak = loose outer garment without sleeves
95. roast = cook ~ in an oven or over a fire
96. broach = introduce ( a subject ) for conversation
encroach = go beyond what is right or usual
97. groan = make a loud deep sound of suffering, etc.
moan = low sound of pain or sadness
oath = a formal, serious and solemn promise
99. doom = unavoidable destruction, death or failure
100. gloom = darkness or a feeling of sadness
101. soothe = make someone less worry, angry, etc.
80. pseudonym = invented name used by someone, especially a writer
81. feud = an angry quarrel continuing for a long time
maneuver = a skillful movement or action
82. shrewd = good at judging what people or situations are really like
83. strew = drop or throw a number of things over an area
pew = a long wooden seat in a church
85. shriek = a very high loud soud
86. seige = operation by an army surrouding a city, etc.
88. ally = a person or country helping another especially in war
93. limbo = state of being uncertain
memento = object bringing back pleasant memories
torso = the main part of human body
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65. feast = special large meal
67. dean = university official with a high rank
69. plead = ask ~ in an urgent and anxious way
wreath = circular arrangement of flowers and leaves
zeal = great interest and eagerness
70. meadow = a field with wild grass and flowers
74. esteem = a feeling of respect and admiration
76. creep = move quickly and carefully
79. athest = someone not believing in the existence of God
deity = a god or goddess
heir = someone receiving property, etc. when the owner dies
54. auspicious = showing signs of future success
inaugural = showing that someone is begining an important job
56. austere = very strict and serious
57. haul = carry or pull (something heavy)
nausea = feeling of sickness and desire to vomit
nautical = relating to ships or sailing
augment = increase (the amount of something)
60. gnaw = bite steadily
61. pawn = leave with a pawnbroker in return for money
scrawl = write carelessly or awkwardly
spawn = eggs of a fish or frog
thaw = change a frozen state to liquid or being soft
46. braid = twisted hair or threads of something
47. brainstorm = a sudden intelligent idea
curtail = reduce or limit
hail = call out to
48. liaison = working relationship between groups
49. thumbnail = small or short
waive = state that a rule etc, is no longer in effect
53. scald = burn with hot liquid or steam
56. sit around = sit and do nothing
57. let ~ slide = let ~ continue without taking action
let someone off = not punish someone
get away with = escape punishment for something
58. let it go = not criticize or punish someone
double-cross = cheat or betray
39. the thing is = what must be considered is
let ~ down = disappoint ~ especially by not doing what you promised
call ~ off = decide to cancel ( a planned event )
40. get through = reach ~ by telephone
44. stand ~ up = not meet ~ as arranged
45. get back to = return a telephone call or call back
47. have one's heart set on it = want very much to achieve or get something
48. get one's hands on = manage to get or find something
51. make it up to someone = do something good for someone
55. light up = light a cigarette or start smoking
31. sooner or later = definitely but not sure when
32. be all for = support ~ strongly
pitch in = join others and help with an activity
help out = help ( someone ) when they are busy or have problems
33. from scratch = from the beginning
35. trade A in for B = give A as part of the payment for B
take one's word for it = believe what someone says as correct
37. twist one's arm = persuade someone to do something
call it a day = stop working expecially because you are tired
38. come in handy = be useful in the future
be in again = be fashionable again
21. sensible = reasonable or suitable
22. fed up with = annoyed or bored with
in a rut = in a situation not changing and boring
come along = happen
25. put ~ behind us = forget about a bad experience, etc.
26. bum = lazy person
get out of = escape something promised to do
27. sleep on it = think about something until the next day
let ~ down = make ~ feel disappointed
28. go with = choose
30. rest assured = be certain
