→ CPE Idioms And Fixed Phrases →学習を始める /ダウンロードMP3フラッシュカード

質問		答え
act on 学び始める		do whatever is advised/suggested
act up 学び始める		behave awkwardly or badly
answer (sb) back 学び始める		speak rudely to sb
answer back 学び始める		defend oneself
answer for 学び始める		be responsible for sth/pay for sth/vouch for
answer to 学び始める		be under the command of sb/have the characteristics described
back down 学び始める		cease to oppose
back out of 学び始める		withdraw from
back up 学び始める		support
be beneath sb 学び始める		be demeaning
be down on 学び始める		be hostile to sb
be down with 学び始める		be ill (with disease)
be in for it 学び始める		be about to receive punishment/trouble
be in with 学び始める		be in favour with
be into 学び始める		(informal) take an interest in sth
be off 学び始める		(1) cease to want or be interested in sth, (2) have come loose, detached from sth, (3) stay away from work/school, (4) cancel, (5) be bad, unhealthy (usu food)
be on 学び始める		be shown on television, at the cinema etc
be out 学び始める		(1) be in bloom, (2) be extinguished, (3) be removed, (4) be absent (from home or work), (5) be wrong in calculation, (6) be unfashionable
be up to 学び始める		(1) do, (2) depend on
bear on 学び始める		be relevant to
bear with 学び始める		be patient
balance against 学び始める		assess in relation to
bank on 学び始める		depend on
bear out 学び始める		support the truth of
become of 学び始める		happen to
blink at 学び始める		show surprise
blow over 学び始める		stop and be forgotten
blow up 学び始める		explode
book up 学び始める		reserve
break away 学び始める		escape from captivity
break down 学び始める		(1) fail to function, (2) lose control of feelings break in = (1) interrupt, (2) enter a building by force
break into 学び始める		suddenly start doing sth
break off 学び始める		end sth suddenly
break out 学び始める		(1) start suddenly (of violent events), (2) escape from a place
break through 学び始める		(1) make a discovery, (2) become visible (3) achieve success despite obstacles or difficulties
break up 学び始める		(1) end a relationship, (2) disperse
break with 学び始める		give up sth
brush up 学び始める		improve (by study)
build up 学び始める		acquire gradually/accumulate
bring about 学び始める		cause
bring in 学び始める		introduce (law, idea)
bring off 学び始める		succeed in (sth difficult)
bring on 学び始める		cause an illness
bring out 学び始める		publish/release
bring round/to 学び始める		cause sb to regain consciousness
bring up 学び始める		(1) stop, (2) mention a subject, (3) vomit, (4) raise a child
call at 学び始める		visit briefly c
all back 学び始める		ask to return
call for 学び始める		require
call in 学び始める		consult
call out 学び始める		cause one to go on strike
call up 学び始める		conscript
carry off 学び始める		succeed in doing sth difficult
carry on 学び始める		(1) continue, (2) behave wildly
carry out 学び始める		fulfil or perform sth
carry over 学び始める		last from another time
carry through 学び始める		complete sth in spite of difficulties
catch on 学び始める		become popular
catch up 学び始める		reach sb who is ahead
chip in 学び始める		add one's share of money
clear of 学び始める		find innocent
clear off 学び始める		run away
clear out 学び始める		get rid of unwanted things
clear up 学び始める		(of the weather) brighten up
charge to 学び始める		bill sb
charge with 学び始める		publicly accuse sb of committing a wrong deed
be done for 学び始める		be ruined
come about 学び始める		happen
come across 学び始める		find sth or meet sb by chance
come by 学び始める		obtain sth
come down to 学び始める		be passed to sb
come forward 学び始める		step forward
come in 学び始める		become fashionable
come into 学び始める		inherit
come on 学び始める		progress
come out 学び始める		(1) become known, (2) be published
come out in 学び始める		develop
come over 学び始める		happen; have a result or effect on sb
come round to 学び始める		change one's opinion to another point of view; be persuaded
come round/to 学び始める		regain consciousness
come through 学び始める		continue to live after (sth bad)
come to 学び始める		amount to a total
come up 学び始める		grow
come up to 学び始める		reach, equal sth
come up with 学び始める		have an idea about a way to solve a problem
deal in 学び始める		trade in sth
deal with 学び始める		tackle a problem; cope with
do away with 学び始める		abolish
do down 学び始める		criticise
do out of 学び始める		deprive of
do up 学び始める		fasten (a coat etc)
do with 学び始める		need/would like
do without 学び始める		manage in spite of lack
drive at 学び始める		imply, suggest
go off 学び始める		happen
cheat out of 学び始める		prevent sb from having sth usu in an unfair way
check in 学び始める		register as a guest at a hotel
check out 学び始める		pay one's bill and leave a hotel
check up on 学び始める		investigate sb's behaviour etc
cut back 学び始める		reduce (outgoings)
cut down on 学び始める		reduce (consumption)
cut in 学び始める		interrupt sth
cut off 学び始める		(1) isolate, (2) disconnect
cut out 学び始める		omit
draw in 学び始める		shorten (of days)
draw on 学び始める		use part of a reserve
draw out 学び始める		extend
draw up 学び始める		come to a stop (of vehicles)
drop in 学び始める		visit unexpectedly
drop off 学び始める		decrease
drop out of 学び始める		withdraw from
eat into 学び始める		consume a part of sth
fall back 学び始める		retreat
fall back on 学び始める		turn to sth/sb for help when all else has failed
fall for 学び始める		fall in love with sb
fall in 学び始める		collapse
fall in with 学び始める		agree to
fall off 学び始める		decline
fall on 学び始める		attack
fall out with 学び始める		quarrel
fall through 学び始める		fail to take place
feel for 学び始める		sympathise
fit in 学び始める		mix well with others
fit up/out 学び始める		furnish/equip
fly at 学び始める		attack (with blows or words)
fold up 学び始める		collapse or fail
head off 学び始める		prevent
join up 学び始める		become a member of the military
get along/on 学び始める		be on friendly terms with
get at 学び始める		mean
get at sb 学び始める		criticise, tease in an unkind way
get away with 学び始める		escape punishment
get by 学び始める		manage despite difficulties
get about 学び始める		(1) move about, (2) spread (of news, gossip etc)
get across 学び始める		make understood
get ahead 学び始める		succeed
get sb down 学び始める		depress sb
get off 学び始める		send
get off with 学び始める		nearly escape punishment
get on 学び始める		make progress
get on with 学び始める		continue doing sth
get out of 学び始める		avoid
get over 学び始める		recover from
get round 学び始める		persuade
get round to 学び始める		find time
get through 学び始める		contact by phone
get up to 学び始める		be busy with sth surprising or undesirable
give (oneself) up 学び始める		surrender
give away 学び始める		(1) reveal, (2) give freely as a present
give in 学び始める		(1) deliver, yield
give off 学び始める		send out/emit
give out 学び始める		(1) come to an end, (2) announce, (3) distribute
give up 学び始める		(1) stop doing sth, (2) admit defeat
give oneself up 学び始める		surrender
hype up 学び始める		exaggerate the value of sth
go down 学び始める		(of remarks, proposals etc) be received in a specified way
go down with 学び始める		become ill
go for 学び始める		be sold
go in for 学び始める		take part in
go into 学び始める		describe, examine in detail
go off 学び始める		make a sudden loud noise
go on 学び始める		happen
go on with 学び始める		continue sth esp after a pause
go round 学び始める		be enough for everyone to have a share
go through 学び始める		(1) examine sth closely or systematically, (2) consume
go up 学び始める		be built
go with 学び始める		be included in the price
hold back 学び始める		(1) prevent development, (2) delay, (3) withhold
hold in 学び始める		control (feelings, oneself)
hold off 学び始める		(1) keep at a distance, (2) delay
hold on 学び始める		wait
hold out 学び始める		(1) last, (2) resist
hold out for 学び始める		wait to get sth desired
hold out on 学び始める		keep a secret from sb
be kept in 学び始める		be detained after normal hours as a punishment
keep at 学び始める		continue working at
keep back 学び始める		hide
keep down 学び始める		repress
keep in with 学び始める		continue to be friendly
keep on 学び始める		continue doing sth
keep on at 学び始める		continue talking in an irritating way
keep to 学び始める		follow
keep up (with) 学び始める		progress at the same rate
keep up with 学び始める		(1) stay at an equal level with, (2) be informed about
land in 学び始める		get into trouble, difficulties etc l
and up 学び始める		end (usu in difficulties)
lay aside 学び始める		put aside
lay into 学び始める		attack (with blows or words)
lay off 学び始める		stop doing sth irritating
lay out 学び始める		spend
letdown 学び始める		(1) disappoint, (2) lower sth
let in for 学び始める		involve in trouble etc
let in on 学び始める		allow sb to share a plan, secret, etc
let on 学び始める		reveal a secret
let out 学び始める		(1) make (a garment etc) looser or larger (opp: take in), (2) utter a cry
let sb off 学び始める		not punish severely
let sb through 学び始める		allow sb to pass an exam or a test
let up 学び始める		become less in degree
let up on 学び始める		treat sb less severely
be made up 学び始める		consist
lead on 学び始める		persuade sb to believe or do sth by making false promises
look after 学び始める		take care of
look ahead 学び始める		think about the future
look at 学び始める		read
look back 学び始める		think about one's past
look down on 学び始める		despise
look for 学び始める		search for
look in 学び始める		pay a short visit
look into 学び始める		investigate/examine the facts relating to sth
look on 学び始める		watch sth without taking part
look onto 学び始める		have a view
look out 学び始める		watch out; be careful
look out for 学び始める		(1) search in order to find sth, (2) be alert in order to see/find sb
look over 学び始める		examine (a place)
look to 学び始める		rely on sb
look up 学び始める		search for (a word) in a reference book
look up 学び始める		visit esp after a long time
look up to 学び始める		respect
make for 学び始める		head for
make off with 学び始める		steal sth and hurry away with it
make out 学び始める		(1) complete sth, (2) claim to be, (3) discern, (4) understand
make over 学び始める		transfer the ownership of sth
make sth into 学び始める		convert
make up 学び始める		(1) invent (a story), (2) end a quarrel, compensate for sth, (4) put cosmetics on sb's face (5) form
make up for 学び始める		compensate sb for the trouble one has caused them
rise up 学び始める		rebel
rule out 学び始める		exclude
call off 学び始める		cancel
live on sb/sth 学び始める		get the money needed from
live through 学び始める		experience over time
live up to 学び始める		reach the standard that may be expected
live with 学び始める		tolerate/accept sth and endure it
meet with 学び始める		have as a reaction
miss out 学び始める		forget to include
move on to 学び始める		pass to another subject
narrow down 学び始める		reduce
note down 学び始める		record
pass over 学び始める		ignore, overlook
hand over 学び始める		give
phase out 学び始める		gradually stop using
piece together 学び始める		discover gradually
put about 学び始める		spread (false) reports, rumours
put across 学び始める		communicate
put aside/by 学び始める		save for later use
put away 学び始める		put into confinement
put back 学び始める		delay
put down 学び始める		write in a particular place
put down to 学び始める		attribute to
put forward 学び始める		suggest, propose
put in (a request) 学び始める		make an official request
put in for 学び始める		(1) apply for, (2) make an official request
put off 学び始める		discourage
put off 学び始める		postpone
put on 学び始める		(1) gain weight, (2) pretend to have, (3) advance, clothe oneself with, (5) present
put out 学び始める		extinguish
put sb up 学び始める		give accommodation to
put sth behind one 学び始める		deliberately forget
run across 学び始める		find by chance
run after 学び始める		pursue
run away 学び始める		leave (school, home etc)
run away with an idea 学び始める		accept it without careful thinking even though it is wrong
run behind 学び始める		be delayed
run down 学び始める		(1) criticise, (2) gradually stop functioning, (3) run sb down (with a vehicle)
run in 学び始める		use a new vehicle carefully
run into 学び始める		(1) meet by chance, (2) collide with
run off 学び始める		produce quickly
run out of 学び始める		exhaust the supply of sth
run through 学び始める		(1) rehearse (2) use up
run up 学び始める		accumulate (bills etc)
run up against 学び始める		encounter difficulties
see about 学び始める		make arrangements for
see off 学び始める		accompany a traveller to his/her train etc
see out 学び始める		accompany sb to an exit
see over 学び始める		inspect properly
see through 学び始める		(1) not be deceived, (2) support sb through a difficult time
see to 学び始める		take care of
settle down 学び始める		live a more permanent life-style
settle for 学び始める		accept sth (less than expected)
settle in 学び始める		become used to a new house or job
settle on 学び始める		decide on
settle up 学び始める		pay (a debt, a bill etc)
set about 学び始める		begin
set aside 学び始める		save for a special purpose
set back 学び始める		hinder
set sb back 学び始める		cost sb a lot of money
set in 学び始める		begin (of a period, usu bad)
setoff 学び始める		(1) start a reaction, (2) begin a journey (=set out)
set an animal on sb 学び始める		cause an animal to attack sb
set out 学び始める		begin a task/job with a specific intention
setup 学び始める		(1) establish (a record), (2) start a business (3) erect
stand by 学び始める		(1) remain loyal to sb, (2) do nothing to stop a bad situation, (3) be ready for action
stand down 学び始める		resign from a position
stand for 学び始める		(1) support sth, (2) mean, symbolise, (3) tolerate, enter oneself for election
stand in for 学び始める		replace temporarily
stand out 学び始める		be conspicuous/obvious
stand up for 学び始める		defend; support
stand up to 学び始める		defend oneself against
take aback 学び始める		surprise
take after 学び始める		look like a relative
take against 学び始める		dislike sb
take away 学び始める		remove
take back 学び始める		withdraw a statement or comment
take down 学び始める		(1) write down, (2) remove sth from a high place
take in 学び始める		(1) deceive, (2) allow sb to stay in one's home, understand, (4) make clothes smaller
take off 学び始める		(1) remove (clothing), (2) leave the ground (of aeroplanes etc), (3) imitate sb in a comic way, (4) begin to succeed (of plans, ideas etc)
take on 学び始める		(1) undertake sth, (2) employ staff, (3) accept sb as an opponent
take out 学び始める		(1) extract, remove, (2) accompany sb to a theatre etc
take over 学び始める		take control of sth esp in place of sb else
take sb for 学び始める		mistake sb/sth for sb/sth else
take to 学び始める		(1) find agreeable; like, (2) begin a habit, (3) escape to; hide in
take up 学び始める		(1) begin a hobby, sport etc, (2) occupy space
take up with 学び始める		become involved in (usu derog)
talk about 学び始める		(1) gossip about sb, (2) consider
talk at 学び始める		speak to sb without listening to their replies
talk back 学び始める		reply rudely
talk down to 学び始める		speak to sb as if they were less clever than oneself
talk into 学び始める		persuade sb to do sth
talk out 学び始める		settle a problem by talking
talk out of 学び始める		persuade sb not to do sth
talk round 学び始める		persuade sb to agree to sth
tell against 学び始める		spoil chances of success
tell apart 学び始める		distinguish
tell off 学び始める		scold/reprimand
think of 学び始める		take sth into account
think out 学び始める		prepare plans carefully
think over 学び始める		reflect upon sth before making a decision
think up 学び始める		invent or devise sth
turn away 学び始める		refuse admittance to sb
turn down 学び始める		(1) reject an offer, (2) reduce heat etc
turn in 学び始める		go to bed
turn sb in 学び始める		report to the authorities
turn into 学び始める		convert, change
turn off 学び始める		switch off
turn on 学び始める		switch on
turn out 学び始める		(1) assemble as a crowd, (2) produce, (3) prove to be turn over = fall on one side
turn sth over (in one's mind) 学び始める		think carefully about sth
throw about/around 学び始める		scatter sth throw away = discard sth as useless
throw sth back at sb 学び始める		remind sb of sth bad they did in the past
throw off 学び始める		escape from, get free of
throw oneself into 学び始める		begin to do sth energetically and enthusiastically
throw oneself on sb/sth 学び始める		rely on sb/sth
throw sb out 学び始める		force sb to leave
throw sth out 学び始める		get rid of unwanted items
throw sb together 学び始める		bring people into contact with each other
throw up 学び始める		(1) give up (a job etc), (2) vomit
try on 学び始める		check the fit (of clothes)
try out 学び始める		test
wear away 学び始める		become thin, damaged, weak, etc by constant use
wear off 学び始める		disappear gradually (effect of sth)
wear out 学び始める		use until useless (of clothes etc)
work off 学び始める		(1) overcome the effects of sth (energy, stress, anger), (2) repay by working (a debt)
Work on 学び始める		be occupied with
clear the air 学び始める		remove suspicion/bad feeling
all along 学び始める		from the beginning until now
all but 学び始める		nearly, almost all in = exhausted
all in all 学び始める		when everything is considered
all the same 学び始める		yet, however
all told 学び始める		altogether, in total
be the apple of sb's eye 学び始める		be very precious to sb; be sb's favourite
be up in arms 学び始める		be very angry
for all 学び始める		in spite of
for all I care 学び始める		I don't care
for all I know 学び始める		as far as I know
in the act of 学び始める		while performing the act
in the air 学び始める		uncertain
make allowances for 学び始める		take special circumstances into consideration
make amends for 学び始める		try to compensate for a past action
of all people 学び始める		used to express annoyance/surprise
on account of 学び始める		because of
on no account 学び始める		under/in no circumstances
on the air 学び始める		broadcasting (opp: off the air)
on the alert 学び始める		watchful and prepared/on the lookout/expecting sth
lake sth into account 学び始める		consider sth
on this/that account 学び始める		for this/that reason
whet sb's appetite 学び始める		make sb eager to have/experience more
up in the air 学び始める		existing, but not talked about
above board 学び始める		honest
bark up the wrong tree 学び始める		have a false idea about sth
be broke 学び始める		have no/very little money
be full of beans 学び始める		be very lively
be in sb's black books 学び始める		out of favour
beat about/around the bush 学び始める		avoid saying what one means directly
behind bars 学び始める		in prison
big-headed 学び始める		conceited; boastful
black and blue all over 学び始める		covered with bruises
blessing in disguise 学び始める		sth which appears bad at first but then turns out favourably
blue-eyed boy/golden boy 学び始める		a favoured person
bolt from the blue 学び始める		suddenly
brainwave 学び始める		sudden clear idea/thought
break even 学び始める		show neither loss nor profit
browned off 学び始める		fed up; bored
butter sb up 学び始める		flatter sb
by and large 学び始める		generally speaking
catch sb red-handed 学び始める		be caught while committing a crime
chip off the old block 学び始める		sb who is very like one of his parents
cost a bomb 学び始める		very expensive
deal a blow to 学び始める		damage one's hopes
don't hold your breath 学び始める		don't wait for sb/sth anxiously
drive a hard bargain 学び始める		be a tough businessman
drop a brick 学び始める		say sth tactlessly
feel in one's bones 学び始める		feeling sth instinctively
get your own back 学び始める		take/get revenge
have a bee in one's bonnet 学び始める		have an obsession about sth
have butterflies in one's stomach 学び始める		be very nervous about sth
in black and white 学び始める		in writing
in the balance 学び始める		uncertain
kick the bucket 学び始める		die
lay bare 学び始める		make public
make a clean breast of 学び始める		confess
make one's blood boil 学び始める		cause sb to become very angry
on the spur of the moment 学び始める		without thinking about sth
out of the blue 学び始める		suddenly and unexpectedly
ring a bell 学び始める		remind sb of sth
see the back of 学び始める		be glad to see sb leave
take the bull by the horns 学び始める		deal with sth boldly and directly
wet blanket 学び始める		dull person who spoils people's happiness
a piece of cake 学び始める		sth very easy to do
a red-letter day 学び始める		a very important day
a wild-goose chase 学び始める		a hopeless search
be caught red-handed 学び始める		be caught while committing a crime
be on the cards 学び始める		be likely to happen
be over the moon 学び始める		be elated
call sb names 学び始める		insult sb
chair a meeting 学び始める		preside over a meeting
crocodile tears 学び始める		false tears
cross one's mind 学び始める		think of sth
cut sb dead 学び始める		ignore sb
different as chalk and cheese 学び始める		totally different
down in the dumps 学び始める		depressed/miserable
down the drain 学び始める		wasted; lost
get a bit hot under the collar 学び始める		get angry, upset or embarrassed
get a problem off one's chest 学び始める		tell sb else about your problem
go to the dogs 学び始める		worsen
have the cheek 学び始める		dare to do sth
keep one's chin up 学び始める		not be discouraged
let sleeping dogs lie 学び始める		avoid mentioning a subject which could cause trouble
lost cause 学び始める		hopeless situation or case off colour = look/be slightly unwell
on the dole 学び始める		receiving unemployment benefit/social security play one's cards right = act cleverly
show one's true colours 学び始める		reveal one's real character
with flying colours 学び始める		with great success
not count one's chickens before they're hatched 学び始める		not assume sth before it happens
be dying for sth 学び始める		really want sth
be fit for 学び始める		be good enough for
be worn out 学び始める		be very tired
be green 学び始める		be inexperienced
cook one's goose 学び始める		end one's plans abruptly
fair and square 学び始める		within the rules
fall head over heels 学び始める		fall in love quickly
feel one's ears burning 学び始める		have a feeling that sb is talking about you
gatecrasher 学び始める		sb attending a party, event etc without an invitation
get off on the wrong foot 学び始める		argue or disagree at the beginning of a relationship
give and fake 学び始める		compromise
have a frog in one's throat 学び始める		inability to speak due to nervousness
have the gift of the gab 学び始める		be able to talk well, persuasively
hear it through/on the grapevine 学び始める		find out information indirectly
in a flash 学び始める		very quickly
it's all Greek to me 学び始める		sth new or foreign; not easily understood keep a straight face = manage to look serious under difficult circumstances
keep an eye on sth 学び始める		guard/protect sth
meet behind closed doors 学び始める		meet secretly
one's flesh and blood 学び始める		family member
plenty more fish in the sea 学び始める		many more opportunities in life for love
put one's foot down 学び始める		insist on sth
put one's foot in it 学び始める		make a tactless comment
take it easy 学び始める		not work too hard/relax
take sb for granted 学び始める		not appreciate sb
a bit of a dark horse 学び始める		person with hidden abilities
be for the high jump 学び始める		about to be reprimanded/punished
be in two minds about sth 学び始める		not be able to decide what to do
be sound asleep 学び始める		sleep deeply
be the perfect image of sb 学び始める		look exactly like sb
before one can say Jack Robinson 学び始める		extremely quickly
break the ice 学び始める		ease the tension when one first meets people
eat one's heart out 学び始める		feel jealous/sad about sth
flog a dead horse 学び始める		waste time doing sth useless
fly off the handle 学び始める		quickly become very angry
get out of hand 学び始める		become out of control
get the hang of it 学び始める		get in the habit of doing sth
go to one's head 学び始める		make conceited
grey matter 学び始める		brains; intelligence
hand in glove with sb 学び始める		be in very close contact with sb
have a job to do sth 学び始める		find sth difficult to do
have many irons in the fire 学び始める		have lots of plans/possibilities in progress at the same time
have one's heart in one's mouth 学び始める		be extremely anxious about sth
have time on one's hands 学び始める		have free time
hold one's horses 学び始める		wait, be patient
ill at ease 学び始める		embarrassed; uncomfortable
keep sth under one's hat 学び始める		keep sth secret
keep up with the Joneses 学び始める		compete with others in status/material goods
lend sb a hand 学び始める		give help to sb
like the back of one's hand 学び始める		be very familiar with sth
lose heart 学び始める		become discouraged
make head nor tail of 学び始める		understand sth
off the cuff 学び始める		without preparation
stew in one's own juice 学び始める		suffer the consequences of one's own actions
straight from the horse's mouth 学び始める		from the most direct source
have sb's hands full 学び始める		be very busy with sth
sth comes in handy 学び始める		be very useful/practical
strike gold 学び始める		come across sth useful
take sth to heart 学び始める		take personally/be influenced by
take to one's heels 学び始める		run away
the ins and outs 学び始める		the details of an activity
the tip of the iceberg 学び始める		small evident part of a much larger, concealed situation
at large 学び始める		free, not caught
be in the know 学び始める		be well-informed
bring to one's knees 学び始める		destroy, humble
bury one's head in the sand 学び始める		avoid or ignore reality/ responsibility
come to a head 学び始める		reach a critical point
drop sb a line 学び始める		send sb a letter
fine kettle of fish 学び始める		confused state of affairs
get rid of sth 学び始める		give sth unwanted away
go to any lengths 学び始める		do anything necessary to get sth you want
have kittens 学び始める		be nervous/anxious about sth
keep one's fingers crossed 学び始める		hope that sth will turn out well
keep oneself to oneself 学び始める		live quietly, privately
make a killing 学び始める		have a sudden, great success/profit
make light of 学び始める		treat sth as unimportant
make/earn a/one's living 学び始める		earn money
on the level 学び始める		honest/sincere
pull one's leg 学び始める		tease or trick sb
shed light upon 学び始める		give new/further information
sleep like a log 学び始める		be sound asleep
the life and soul of sth 学び始める		the most lively and amusing person present somewhere
the lion's share 学び始める		the biggest part/portion
turn over a new leaf 学び始める		make a new start
with a view to doing sth 学び始める		with the intention or hope of doing sth
a night owl 学び始める		person who enjoys staying up late
be second to none 学び始める		be the best
cross one's mind 学び始める		occur to one, have a sudden idea, recall sth
cry over spilt milk 学び始める		grieve over sth that can't be put right
every nook and cranny 学び始める		everywhere
feel/be down in the mouth 学び始める		feel discouraged/depressed
get a move on 学び始める		hurry up
get on one's nerves 学び始める		irritate/annoy sb
have an early night 学び始める		go to bed early
hit the nail on the head 学び始める		say exactly the right thing
in a nutshell 学び始める		briefly; in a few words
lose one's nerve 学び始める		lose courage
make a name for oneself 学び始める		become famous/respected for sth
make hay while the sun shines 学び始める		take advantage of favourable circumstances
make money hand over fist 学び始める		make a lot of money quickly and easily
make one's getaway 学び始める		escape
moon around 学び始める		look miserable
null and void 学び始める		invalid; not legally binding
once in a blue moon 学び始める		very rarely
put sb's name forward 学び始める		nominate sb
put words into one's mouth 学び始める		pretend that sb has said sth that they haven't actually said
slip one's mind 学び始める		forget about sth
work a miracle 学び始める		make sth almost impossible happen
give the green light to sth 学び始める		give permission to proceed with sth
a bitter pill to swallow 学び始める		a difficult fact to accept
against all odds 学び始める		despite the difficulties
be out of practice 学び始める		lacking practice
come to the point 学び始める		reach the main point in a discussion
fall into place 学び始める		become clear
get the sack 学び始める		be dismissed from one's job
get the wrong end of the stick 学び始める		misunderstand completely what has been said
golden opportunity 学び始める		the best chance to gain sth grease sb's palm = bribe sb
grow out of sth 学び始める		become too big for sth
have no option but 学び始める		must; have no choice
in public 学び始める		in the presence of other people
in the offing 学び始める		likely to happen
off the point 学び始める		irrelevant
once and for all 学び始める		for the last time
out-and-out 学び始める		complete, total
out in the open 学び始める		(of secrets) revealed, known
out of print 学び始める		(of books) not available anymore
out of the frying pan into the fire 学び始める		from a situation to a worse/similar one
part and parcel of 学び始める		basic part of
past one's prime 学び始める		growing old/not at one's best
pop the question 学び始める		make a proposal of marriage
short and sweet 学び始める		brief but pleasant (usu ironic)
status symbol 学び始める		property/possession that shows sb's high social rank wealth etc
take things to pieces 学び始める		dismantle things
throw a party 学び始める		have/hold a party
white elephant 学び始める		useless/unwanted possession
an unknown quantity 学び始める		person or thing that one has no experience of
as a last resort 学び始める		when all else has failed
at close quarters 学び始める		from a short distance
be in a quandary 学び始める		be confused; undecided
beg the question 学び始める		makes people want to ask a particular question
call it quits 学び始める		give up/stop
cut sb to the quick 学び始める		deeply hurt sb's feelings
hit the roof 学び始める		get very angry
in a rut 学び始める		be stuck in a monotonous routine
in the long run 学び始める		after a long period of time
it stands to reason 学び始める		it is logical
keep sth quiet 学び始める		keep sth secret
know the ropes 学び始める		know all the details of sth
off the record 学び始める		unofficial(ly)
on the quiet 学び始める		secretly
open to debate 学び始める		not decided/settled
out of the question 学び始める		impossible
put down roots 学び始める		settle down
work to rule 学び始める		adhere strictly to the rules as a form of protest
rack sb's brains 学び始める		think very hard about sth
a long shot 学び始める		a wild guess/a risk
a memory like a sieve 学び始める		a poor memory
be all at sea 学び始める		be in a state of confusion
be in sb's shoes 学び始める		be in sb's position
be in the same boat 学び始める		be in the same (usu bad) situation
be the spitting image of sb 学び始める		look exactly like sb
be/get soaked to the skin 学び始める		be/get very wet
be/have a close shave 学び始める		barely avoid an accident/a bad situation
behind the scenes 学び始める		in secret
come out of one's shell 学び始める		gain personal confidence
does it show? 学び始める		is it obvious?
give sb the slip 学び始める		escape from sb
go for a song 学び始める		be sold very cheaply
go without saying 学び始める		be a foregone conclusion
hit the sack 学び始める		go to bed
live out of a suitcase 学び始める		travel often/not have a permanent home
make quite a scene 学び始める		become angry in a dramatic way
on a shoe string 学び始める		on a very small budget
pull a few strings 学び始める		use influential contacts in order to obtain an advantage
pull one's socks up 学び始める		make a greater effort
sleep on it 学び始める		think about sth
smell a rat 学び始める		suspect that sth is wrong
spill the beans 学び始める		reveal a secret/the facts
stand in sb's way 学び始める		prevent sb from doing sth
take ... with a pinch of salt 学び始める		not believe sth completely
the last straw 学び始める		the last and worst episode in a chain of bad experiences
thick-skinned 学び始める		insensitive
(by) trial and error 学び始める		learning from one's mistakes
be ahead of one's time 学び始める		have modern ideas
be (as) thick (as a brick) 学び始める		be stupid
be tickled pink 学び始める		be really pleased
come to a standstill 学び始める		not progress/stop
come to terms with 学び始める		accept a difficult situation
for the time being 学び始める		temporarily
in a tick 学び始める		shortly, soon
in the nick of time 学び始める		just in time
kill time 学び始める		pass time while waiting for sb/sth
lay the table 学び始める		prepare/set the table for a meal
not be one's cup of tea 学び始める		not suit one's taste
on second thoughts 学び始める		having changed one's mind
out of turn 学び始める		not in the correct order/time
paint the town red 学び始める		have a great time
play truant 学び始める		stay away from school without permission
put two and two together 学び始める		arrive at the truth by looking at facts
red tape 学び始める		unnecessary bureaucracy take one's time = not to hurry through thick and thin = whatever happens
touch and go 学び始める		with uncertain result
be all very well 学び始める		appear satisfactory but in fact not be
be on the up and up 学び始める		improve steadily
be up and about 学び始める		have recovered from an illness
drive (sb) up the wall 学び始める		make sb angry/annoy sb
frosty welcome 学び始める		unfriendly reception
get out of bed on the wrong side 学び始める		be in a bad mood
get wind of 学び始める		receive information about sth indirectly
give vent to 学び始める		express sth freely
give way to 学び始める		give in/yield
not hold water 学び始める		not seem reasonable or in accordance with the facts
make a flying visit 学び始める		make a quick trip
make waves 学び始める		cause trouble
no/little wonder 学び始める		not surprising
quick/slow on the uptake 学び始める		quick/slow to understand
set in one's ways 学び始める		fixed in one's habits/routines
speak volumes 学び始める		be strong evidence of sb's feelings, merits etc under the weather = depressed/unwell
up and coming 学び始める		likely to be successful
ups and downs 学び始める		good things alternating with bad ones
wet behind the ears 学び始める		inexperienced
an old wives' tale 学び始める		false belief (usually about health)
be born yesterday 学び始める		be easily deceived/naive
beat sb black and blue 学び始める		hit sb repeatedly until bruised
go back on one's word 学び始める		not fulfil a promise (opp: keep one's word)
have a yellow streak 学び始める		be a coward
not have it both ways 学び始める		refuse to make a decision between two pleasant things (usu in expression "You can't have it both ways!")
in the red 学び始める		owe money to a bank (opp: in the black)
see red 学び始める		suddenly become very angry
green belt 学び始める		the area on the outskirts of a town adjoining the country
pitch black 学び始める		very dark
black tie 学び始める		formal clothing
green with envy 学び始める		very jealous
green (matter/issue) 学び始める		concerned with ecology
have words with sb 学び始める		have an argument
have/keep one's wits about one 学び始める		be alert and able to deal with difficulties
in deep water 学び始める		in trouble/difficulty
make sb's day 学び始める		make sb very happy
see/look at sth through rose-coloured spectacles 学び始める		see sth from an unrealistically positive point of view
the black sheep of the family 学び始める		a disgraced family member
the pot calling the kettle black 学び始める		accusing sb of a fault one has oneself
the year dot 学び始める		a long time ago
until one is blue in the face 学び始める		as hard/long as one possibly can (usu without success)
red herring 学び始める		sth which distracts you from sth important
(fight) like cat and dog 学び始める		(disagree) violently
(like) a bull in a china shop 学び始める		behave in a clumsy/awkward way
make a dog's dinner (of sth) 学び始める		(make) a mess (of sth)
a bear with a sore head 学び始める		irritated/in a bad mood
a different kettle of fish 学び始める		a totally different situation etc from the one just mentioned
a dog's life 学び始める		a difficult, hard life
a fish out of water 学び始める		sb who feels uncomfortable/in unfamiliar surroundings
a red rag to a bull 学び始める		action, comment etc liable to provoke sb
a sitting duck 学び始める		an easy target
as busy as a bee/a busy bee 学び始める		(sb) very busy
as the crow flies 学び始める		in a direct line/by a direct route
be in the doghouse 学び始める		be out of favour, in trouble
dog eat dog 学び始める		ruthless competition, rivalry
dog-eared 学び始める		(of books) with the corners bent and turned down through use
donkey work 学び始める		boring, monotonous work
donkey's years 学び始める		a long time
kill two birds with one stone 学び始める		achieve two things with one action
let the cat out of the bag 学び始める		reveal a secret
like water off a duck's back 学び始める		having no effect
make a fool of oneself 学び始める		make oneself look stupid/ embarrassed/ridiculous
make a mountain out of a molehill 学び始める		cause a fuss about a trivial matter
no room to swing a cat 学び始める		no room at all
play cat and mouse with sb 学び始める		keep sb in a state of uncertain expectation treating them alternatively cruelly and kindly
put the cat among the pigeons 学び始める		cause trouble/controversy
rain cats and dogs 学び始める		rain heavily
swim like a fish 学び始める		swim very well
talk the hind legs off a donkey 学び始める		talk for a long time, uninterrupted
the rat race 学び始める		the competitive nature of modern urban life
until the cows come home 学び始める		for a long time
mutton dressed as lamb 学び始める		dress in a style younger than/inappropriate to your age
sour grapes 学び始める		say unpleasant comments because of jealousy
sweet tooth 学び始める		enjoy eating sweet things
get nowhere fast 学び始める		make no/little progress
pay sb's way 学び始める		contribute your share of a bill/budget
white-collar job 学び始める		office/clerical work
fly on the wall 学び始める		see/hear sth in a situation which does not involve you
Achilles heel 学び始める		weakest point of sb's character
wash sb's hands of sb 学び始める		refuse to be involved with sb
a pain in the neck 学び始める		annoying person/thing
be all fingers and thumbs 学び始める		be awkward, clumsy
get cold feet 学び始める		lose courage to do sth
give sb the cold shoulder 学び始める		ignore/shun sb
have a cheek/nerve 学び始める		act/speak boldly or impudently
have a sharp tongue 学び始める		tend to say unkind or hurtful things
have an eye for 学び始める		be a good judge of sth
look down one's nose at sth/sb 学び始める		feel/act superior to sb
lose one's head 学び始める		lose self-control
put one's heart and soul into sth 学び始める		be devoted to sth
tongue in cheek 学び始める		not serious, ironic
tooth and nail 学び始める		fiercely
turn a blind eye to sth 学び始める		ignore
not lose any sleep over sth 学び始める		not worry about sth
jack of all trades 学び始める		sb who is able to do a variety of jobs
a storm in a teacup 学び始める		a lot of fuss about sth that is not important
bring sth home to sb 学び始める		make sb understand how important/ serious sth is
bite off more than sb can chew 学び始める		try to do sth which is too difficult
in clover 学び始める		living a luxurious/comfortable life
face the music 学び始める		be criticised/punished for
evade 学び始める		to avoid doing sth one is supposed to do or to avoid answering a question, often by deception
shirk 学び始める		to avoid work because of laziness
duck 学び始める		to avoid an object by a quick downwards movement
dodge 学び始める		to avoid an object by a quick sideways movement
sway 学び始める		to influence others' opinions so they turn from a given course Don't try to sway me. I'm determined to take the job.
impress 学び始める		to produce a lasting, positive effect
influence 学び始める		to cause sb to think/act in a particular way
affect 学び始める		to produce a reaction usu negative The nuclear leak has affected all the farmers' crops.
real 学び始める		true as opposed to false
genuine 学び始める		(object) what it seems to be, (person) sincere and honest
natural 学び始める		not man-made
authentic 学び始める		with known and proved origins
valid 学び始める		sth which can be used and will be accepted by people in authority (a valid document, ticket)
wealthy 学び始める		having a lot of material possessions and money
affluent 学び始める		wealthy and able to spend a lot of money
Well-off 学び始める		(informal) fairly wealthy
rich 学び始める		(of food) full of ingredients which may be difficult to digest
extravagant 学び始める		(object) sth that costs more money than you can afford or sth which is beyond what is reasonable (an extravagant lifestyle, gift)
lavish 学び始める		(object) sth ‘that is very elaborate and impressive and a lot of money has been spent on it (lavish party, costumes)
merchandise 学び始める		(formal) things for sale
ware 学び始める		manufactured goods of a particular type (silverware)
commodity 学び始める		sth which is sold for profit, an article of trade
stock 学び始める		the total amount of goods a shop has available to sell
cure 学び始める		(tr) to successfully treat, to restore to health
heal 学び始める		(tr/intr) to cure; to get better, improve
treat 学び始める		(tr) to give medical attention to
imitate 学び始める		to behave in exactly the same way as sb else
copy 学び始める		to produce sth that looks like the original thing
slim 学び始める		(complimentary) not fat (NB slim chance: slight possibility)
lean 学び始める		(complimentary) healthily thin, without fat (also of meat)
skinny 学び始める		(uncomplimentary) very thin
slender 学び始める		(complimentary) attractively thin, esp of women
moulder 学び始める		to decay slowly
rot 学び始める		(intr/tr) to (cause to) decay because of bacteria etc, esp of vegetation
waste 学び始める		(intr/tr) to grow weak and small; to use badly decompose = (intr/tr) to (cause to) go bad, esp of flesh
snarl 学び始める		to make an angry noise while showing the teeth, esp of dogs etc
howl 学び始める		to cry, esp of dogs; to cry with pain
bleat 学び始める		to cry, esp of sheep, goats etc
twitter 学び始める		to make a sound like a bird
reference 学び始める		(in the expression in/with reference to) = used to indicate what sth relates to/in connection with
affinity 学び始める		relationship, similarity or connection
relation 学び始める		(object) connection; (person) a member of one's family
connection 学び始める		relationship between two things, people or groups
sliver 学び始める		a small thin piece or amount of sth
chip 学び始める		a small piece of sth
crumb 学び始める		small part of a larger object, esp bread, cake etc
cube 学び始める		square-shaped piece of sth (wood, sugar, meat)
chop 学び始める		to cut sth into pieces with strong downward movements of a knife or an axe
shred 学び始める		to cut into thin strips
mince 学び始める		to cut with a machine into small pieces (meat)
grate 学び始める		to shred small pieces off sth (cheese, carrots) by rubbing against a rough surface
fade 学び始める		to become less clear (with time)
vanish 学び始める		to disappear suddenly disappear = to be lost, to no longer be seen
pale 学び始める		to become lighter in colour
toss 学び始める		to throw into the air, esp of coins, pancakes etc
throw 学び始める		to launch through the air, esp using the hand and arm
cast 学び始める		to throw, let fall (stones, shadow)
fling 学び始める		to throw sth using a lot of force
practise 学び始める		to do an action repeatedly or do exercises regularly in order to gain skill (a musical instrument)
learn 学び始める		to obtain knowledge or a skill through studying or training
teach 学び始める		to give knowledge of a particular subject to someone Mrs Jones teaches French at a secondary school.
coach 学び始める		to train/teach esp for a specific purpose, examination or sport
instruct 学び始める		to give knowledge or information to sb in a methodical manner
present (information) 学び始める		to give it to people in a formal way
familiarise (yourself with sth) 学び始める		to learn about sth and start to understand it
show (sb how to do sth) 学び始める		to do sth yourself so that they can watch you and learn how to do it
entrust 学び始める		put sth/sb in the care of sb else confide = to tell sb sth in secret
consign 学び始める		to hand over/give up or send sth esp in trade
resign 学び始める		to give up a job
punch 学び始める		to hit with a clenched fist
slap 学び始める		to hit with the palm of one's hand
smack 学び始める		to hit with the palm of one's hand, esp a child as a punishment
whack 学び始める		to hit with a blow making a loud noise
strike 学び始める		to hit; used esp for emphasis and added emotion smash = to break sth into many pieces by hitting or dropping it
enhance 学び始める		to make sth better; to add to the beauty of sth The sunshine enhanced the golden colour of her hair.
aggravate 学び始める		to make sth worse
heighten 学び始める		to become greater, more acute esp emotions Tension between the police and local residents heightened last night.
intensify 学び始める		to become stronger, more intense
profit 学び始める		to gain, esp money
gain 学び始める		to obtain
earn (money, praise) 学び始める		receive sth in return for work that you do; get sth because you deserve it
exploit (sb/sth) 学び始める		treat sb unfairly; use sth in order to gain an advantage from it
commence 学び始める		(formal) to begin The Prime Minister will commence his tour on 11 April.
instigate 学び始める		to start by urging or inciting
launch 学び始める		to cause sth to begin, esp an activity, campaign etc
provoke (a reaction) 学び始める		to cause a reaction
hinder 学び始める		to delay or prevent the progress of sth She was hindered from her work by John's incessant questioning.
block 学び始める		to be in the way of sth/sb; to obstruct The road was blocked by an overturned lorry and we couldn't pass.
bar 学び始める		to obstruct esp intentionally
impede 学び始める		to make sth difficult to do
obstruct 学び始める		to be in the way of sb/sth
intervene (of events) 学び始める		to happen suddenly in a way that stops, delays, or prevents sth from happening
exude (a quality or feeling) 学び始める		to show that sb has it to a great extent
exclude 学び始める		to keep sb out from somewhere; to leave sb out from among the rest; decide/prove that sth is not worth considering
expunge 学び始める		to get rid of sth completely because it causes problems or bad feelings His divorce was an experience he had tried to expunge from his memory.
extricate 学び始める		to free yourself or another person from a difficult, serious situation This is the last attempt by the country to extricate itself from its economic crisis.
goods 学び始める		things for sale
wares 学び始める		(old- fashioned) things for sale usu of a travelling salesman
commodities 学び始める		products exchanged in trade usu on an international basis
supplies 学び始める		food equipment and other essential things that people need, especially when these are provided in large quantities »
rear 学び始める		to look after one's young until fully-grown
bring up 学び始める		to look after and educate until fully-grown
breed 学び始める		to keep animals for the purpose of producing young
grow 学び始める		to become or cause to become bigger
nurture (a young child, or young plant) 学び始める		care for it while it is growing and developing »
pinch 学び始める		(informal) steal an object
pilfer 学び始める		steal small amounts usu from your place of work
rip off 学び始める		(informal) steal from a person
swipe 学び始める		steal sth very quickly while sb is not looking
acquire 学び始める		(formal) to obtain for oneself; (a skill, habit etc) develop/learn He acquired a profound knowledge of the language by careful study.
abduct 学び始める		to take away (a person) unlawfully, often by force
> gather (information, evidence) 学び始める		to collect it especially over a period of time and after a lot of hard work
collect 学び始める		gather; get a large number of things because they interest you
derive 学び始める		to get sth such as pleasure or benefit from a person or from an activity/situation
deduce 学び始める		to reach a conclusion because of other things that you know to be true
inhabit 学び始める		to live in a place or region
inhabitant 学び始める		person who lives (permanently) in a region or town
dwell 学び始める		(formal) to live in a place He is concerned for the fate of the tribes who dwell in the forest.
dweller 学び始める		person or animal that lives in an environment
settle 学び始める		to start living in a place permanently
settler 学び始める		person who has come to live in a (previously uninhabited or developing) country or area
reside 学び始める		to have one's home at in a place Ruth resides with her mother in a London suburb.
resident 学び始める		person who lives in a house, block of flats, area or country
take legal aid 学び始める		to take money given by the government or another organisation to people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer
take legal action 学び始める		an expression used to indicate that a person or company is willing to start, or has started, general legal proceedings over a matter; often used as a form of threat
try 学び始める		(usu passive) to examine in a court of law
bring to trial 学び始める		to take a criminal case to a court of law to be examined
take sb to court 学び始める		used in a similar way to "take legal action" but as a more specific and direct legal threat
charge with 学び始める		to accuse of a criminal act, esp by the police
summon 学び始める		to order officially sb to appear in court
restrain 学び始める		stop sb from doing what they intended or wanted to do; prevent yourself from showing an emotion
curb 学び始める		control/keep sth within limits Inflation needs to be curbed otherwise we are in for an economic crisis.
check 学び始める		to make sure that sth is correct or satisfactory
inhibit 学び始める		to prevent or slow down; Thirst inhibited the desire to eat. to render sb unable to express what they really feel or do what they really want The newcomers were too inhibited to laugh freely.
continually 学び始める		repeatedly, regularly, frequently continuously = without stopping She has worked with us continuously since 1990.
perpetually 学び始める		lasting for a long indefinite time usu without interruption; continually
eternally 学び始める		endlessly; often used metaphorically for emphasis (eternally grateful)
constant 学び始める		repeated many times usu in a regular manner incessant = extending without interruption for an indefinite period of time; often used negatively to express irritation
steady 学び始める		continuing in a regular manner I have a steady job and am financially secure.
ongoing 学び始める		sth which began in the past and seems unlikely to stop in the near future (Ongoing problems)
critical 学び始める		of decisive importance This operation is critical; without it the patient might die.
crucial 学び始める		very important usu in determining sth or resolving a problem
essential 学び始める		extremely important; necessary
vital 学び始める		extremely necessary
significant 学び始める		of importance and meaning
grave 学び始める		important, pressing and usu worrying I received some grave news about my brother's health and had to fly back home immediately.
fundamental 学び始める		absolutely necessary; important; essential
forbid 学び始める		to order sb not to do sth, not allow sth to be done The constitution forbids the military use of nuclear energy.
prohibit 学び始める		to forbid by law or rule Smoking in this area is prohibited.
disallow 学び始める		not allow or accept sth officially, because if has not been done correctly Our team scored again, but the whistle had gone and the goal was disallowed.
censor 学び始める		to examine officially letters or the media with the intention of removing any information regarded as secret or offensive
famous 学び始める		very well known
conspicuous 学び始める		easily seen; noticeable; attracting attention
remarkable 学び始める		worth speaking of; unusual
distinguished 学び始める		marked by excellent quality or deserved fame
eminent 学び始める		well-known and respected, especially for being good at one's profession
elevated 学び始める		very important or of very high rank elevated status. The success of his latest novel has given him a certain.
prestigious 学び始める		respected and admired by people
noteworthy 学び始める		interesting; remarkable; worthy of attention
ruin 学び始める		to damage sth so that it is useless
impair 学び始める		to make sth weaker or imperfect Loud music impairs your hearing.
injure 学び始める		to cause harm to a person/animal (broken limbs, wounds)
damage 学び始める		to destroy something in part, causing loss of value My carpet was damaged in a flood.
harm 学び始める		to have a generally bad effect on sth, not necessarily a physical effect (harm a friendship)
scan 学び始める		to look at sth quickly, usu from top to bottom, looking for particular information
peer at 学び始める		to look at sth closely or with difficulty, due to poor eyesight or in darkness
scrutinise 学び始める		to look closely and carefully at sth
inspect 学び始める		to examine sth thoroughly
glimpse 学び始める		to have a passing view of sb or sth
harass 学び始める		(formal) to continually and unfairly annoy and cause trouble to sb
pester 学び始める		to annoy sb with repeated requests for sth
get on at 学び始める		(informal) to continually nag or tell sb to do sth
tease 学び始める		(usu of children) to laugh at or make fun of in an unkind way He was teased at school for being fat.
chip 学び始める		(tr) to break a small wedge-shaped piece off the edge of an object
smash 学び始める		(tr/intr) to break violently and often deliberately into pieces He smashed his jawbone in a crash.
snap 学び始める		(tr/intr) to break suddenly esp with a sharp cracking noise She snapped the biscuit in half and we shared it.
shatter 学び始める		(tr/intr) to break (usu glass or china) into hundreds or thousands of pieces
break off 学び始める		to come off or remove by force
crack 学び始める		to (cause to) break without dividing into separate parts Don't pour hot water into the glass or it will crack.
scatter 学び始める		(tr/intr) to throw many things in a random manner; (with groups of people) hurriedly and randomly disperse in all directions The farmer scattered the seeds over the field. Suddenly the crowd scattered.
disperse 学び始める		(tr/intr) to break up (a group of people or a thing) and move its component parts away in various directions (used esp with the police) Many arrests were made as the police attempted to disperse the rioters.
strew 学び始める		(tr) to drop things over a surface, esp in an untidy or careless manner
sprinkle 学び始める		(tr) to drop sth in fine quantities She sprinkled sugar over the cake.
stagger 学び始める		walk very unsteadily, for example because you are ill
reel 学び始める		to move about in an unsteady way as if one is going to fall
totter 学び始める		to move in an unsteady way from side to side as if about to fall
stumble 学び始める		put your foot down awkwardly while you are walking or running and nearly fall over
slide 学び始める		to move smoothly but unintentionally over a surface
glide 学び始める		to move smoothly and easily over a surface
slip 学び始める		to slide suddenly without intention slipped on the wet pavement and fell over.
skid 学び始める		usu with vehicles on roads to mean to slide suddenly and uncontrollably while trying to stop
huddle 学び始める		to lie close to sb/sth in a confined space, usu for protection from adverse conditions The children huddled together in the corner of the room to keep warm.
nestle 学び始める		to settle comfortably in a secure place
snuggle 学び始める		(esp up) to lie in comfort close to sb/sth The baby snuggled up to its mother under the blankets.
cuddle 学び始める		to hold firmly and lovingly in one's arms
tend 学び始める		to take great care of sb/sth (a garden, a wound)
attend (to) 学び始める		to be with and take care of sb/sth, usu in a professional capacity. The patient was attended by several specialists.
grow (a plant) 学び始める		to put seeds or young plants in the ground and look after them as they develop
maintain 学び始める		(a building, a machine) to keep it in good condition by regularly checking it and repairing it when necessary
betray 学び始める		to be disloyal; to break a moral obligation (sb's trust, confidence etc)
divulge 学び始める		to give away secret information, esp personal (a secret, a source etc)
reveal 学び始める		to show sth, to make sth known He removed the cover and revealed his wife's portrait.
disclose 学び始める		similar meaning to reveal but generally used with more secrecy. To show sth that was previously concealed; to make sth known
shove 学び始める		to move (sth) forward with a strong, usu careless, motion
tote 学び始める		to carry
pile (things) 学び始める		to form a pile gradually He piled the boxes one on top of the other.
thrust (sth or sb) 学び始める		push sth or sb quickly with a lot of force
heave 学び始める		push, pull or lift sth using a lot of effort
stem from 学び始める		to have as origin Her interest in flowers stems from her childhood in the country.
beget 学び始める		to cause sth to happen or be created Economic tensions beget political ones.
generate 学び始める		to cause sth to begin and develop The scientist's talk generated further discussion of the issue.
commence 学び始める		(formal) to begin The academic year commences at the beginning of October.
chat 学び始める		to talk to each other in an informal and friendly way
chatter 学び始める		to talk quickly and continuously, usu about unimportant things
prattle 学び始める		to talk a great deal without saying anything important
babble 学び始める		to talk in a confused or excited way
gossip 学び始める		to talk about other people's private affairs
border 学び始める		dividing line between two countries
boundary 学び始める		dividing line between two private areas (between two farmers' fields, between two gardens)
verge 学び始める		point just before sth begins (the verge of war)
brim 学び始める		point at which sth is full (brim of a bowl)
rim 学び始める		edge of sth circular The rim of my spectacles is gold.
(out of) bounds 学び始める		(of) an area where you are not allowed to go
susceptible 学び始める		(to sth) likely to be affected by sth (negative) He's susceptible to fits of anger.
liable 学び始める		(to do sth) likely to do sth specific He's liable to be late tomorrow.
prone 学び始める		(to sth, often unexpected) likely to suffer from (prone to accidents)
apt 学び始める		(to do sth) likely to do sth, behave in some way (apt to be careless)
sensitive (to sth) 学び始める		likely to show understanding and awareness of other people's needs, problems or feelings
shore 学び始める		land right on the edge of the sea A boat comes into shore.
bank 学び始める		land on the edge of a river coast = area next to the sea
beach 学び始める		seashore area with sand or stones usu where people go to sunbathe
seize 学び始める		to take sth quickly, often with violence (seize the bank's takings)
grab 学び始める		take sth quickly, often with violence or for a selfish reason (children grab sweets)
grasp 学び始める		hold sth firmly (to grasp a child by the hand)
clutch 学び始める		hold sth tightly usu against one's body She clutched her bag nervously.
take 学び始める		to reach out for sth and hold it
sack 学び始める		(informal) to dismiss sb from their job due to their failure to carry out duties properly
make redundant 学び始める		to dismiss sb (usu large numbers) from their job(s) due to financial problems, or because one's job is no longer necessary
resign 学び始める		to give notice and leave a job
retire 学び始める		to leave a job at retirement age (usu 60 or 65 years) or due to constant illness
trouble 学び始める		difficulty, worry, anxiety, annoyance etc cause = sth which produces an effect; a person, thing or event that makes sth happen
problem 学び始める		a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people
disaster 学び始める		sth which has a negative effect (harm, loss, etc)
cataclysm 学び始める		violent disaster on a larger scale (war, volcanic eruption etc)
calamity 学び始める		misfortune or disaster usu on a smaller, more personal scale than a cataclysm
catastrophe 学び始める		sudden disaster or misfortune
sect 学び始める		closely bound religious group
breed 学び始める		type of animal which is of pure race usu dogs, cats or horses (Siamese cats, Alsatian dogs)
tribe 学び始める		group of people of the same race living as a community esp in nomadic or primitive cultures
caste 学び始める		group of people linked by rank, wealth, social position, usu in India (of a high/low social caste)
ally 学び始める		sb who supports/helps another esp in war
accomplice 学び始める		sb who helps another usu in crime or wrongdoing
acquaintance 学び始める		person who one knows but who is not a close friend
associate 学び始める		sb you are closely connected with, especially at work
fee 学び始める		charge asked by a professional for a service
stipend 学び始める		income (esp of clergymen)
salary 学び始める		fixed payment for work, made at regular intervals
wages 学び始める		weekly payment for regular work
unveil 学び始める		to officially uncover sth; usu a statue
unpack 学び始める		to take sth out of a box or parcel
unwrap 学び始める		to take the paper off the outside usu of a present
reveal 学び始める		to let out a secret or scandal
put up with 学び始める		to tolerate sb or sth I couldn't put up with the noise anymore.
afford 学び始める		to have enough money to buy sth
withstand 学び始める		to endure sth without being badly damaged or collapsing (withstand bad treatment)
support 学び始める		to have enough money to provide food, clothing etc for dependents (support a wife and children)
confirm 学び始める		to provide (usu written) evidence as to the correctness of sth An ID card can confirm your identity.
guarantee 学び始める		to promise something will definitely happen Our company guarantees to refund your money if you are not satisfied with the product.
assure 学び始める		to tell sb with confidence
reassure 学び始める		to put sb's mind at rest when they are worried about sth
adventurous 学び始める		(positive) enthusiastic about doing new things or exploring new places She'd always dreamt of an adventurous life in the tropics.
reckless 学び始める		(negative) liable to do dangerous things without considering the consequences (reckless driving, act)
impervious 学び始める		not being affected or influenced by someone's actions (impervious to criticism, suggestions)
foolhardy 学び始める		extremely risky It is foolhardy not to wear a helmet on a motorbike.
instinctive 学び始める		resulting from instinct (an instinctive act; but not an instinctive person)
grind 学び始める		tedious, physical work actory work is a grind. NB: used in expression "back to the grind" = return to work after a break
labour 学び始める		physical work usu used with the adjectives "physical" or "manual"
drudgery 学び始める		tedious, physical work usu unrewarding and of an unskilled nature (cleaning)
toil 学び始める		tiring physical work (usu used as a verb) He toiled in the fields all day.
control 学び始める		keep sth within limits by force (control children/public spending)
stunt 学び始める		keep sth/sb from growing properly (a stunted plant, stunted growth)
curb 学び始める		limit or control usu emotions (curb temper)
temper 学び始める		make sth less strong or extreme (temper your voice)
remember 学び始める		keep a fact/event in one's long-term memory (remember your childhood/to do sth)
recollect 学び始める		(no passive voice) bring sth to mind for a short period (recollect doing sth/sb's name/face)
reminisce 学び始める		to think with fondness about past events She was reminiscing about her wedding day.
remind 学び始める		tell sb to do sth so that they don't forget Remind me to pay you back the £ 10.
memorise 学び始める		commit sth (usu a poem, grammar rule, etc) to memory (memorise facts and figures)
hard-up 学び始める		(informal) short of money (hard-up students)
wealthy 学び始める		possessing a lot of money and material possessions
tight 学び始める		(i nformal derog) not willing to spend money comfortable = (informal) not poor but not wealthy
strut 学び始める		(often derog) to walk in a proud way, with even steps
scamper 学び始める		(esp children and animals) to run quickly, usu playfully
slink 学び始める		to move secretly and quietly esp when afraid or ashamed
slither 学び始める		to move in a sliding way like a snake
diminish (tr/intr) 学び始める		to (make sth or sb) smaller, quieter, less important etc
dwindle 学び始める		(intr) to gradually become smaller in number or amount Supplies are dwindling.
shrink 学び始める		(tr/intr) to become or make smaller in size due to water or heat Meat shrinks while being cooked.
reduce 学び始める		(tr/intr) to make or become less in number, size, degree (reduce the volume, reduce the price)
clothed 学び始める		wearing clothes She was warmly clothed.
to be clad (in) 学び始める		(archaic) to be dressed in
wearing 学び始める		dressed in (sth)
to be dressed 学び始める		to be wearing sth usu for a particular occasion
retract 学び始める		to take back officially a statement or announcement The politician had to retract the statement to avoid a scandal.
extract 学び始める		to take or pull sth from a place/remove sth (extract a tooth); to obtain sth by using industrial or chemical processes (to extract coal); to select some information from a larger amount or source of information (a speech, a text, archives, a selection of poems)
pull out 学び始める		(of troops) to withdraw from an area; (informal) to extract (a tooth)
renounce 学び始める		to officially give up a claim, rank or title; refuse to associate with or acknowledge sth/sb
sting 学び始める		to cause pain to sb where a sharp part of an animal or insect, usu covered with poison, is pushed into one's skin (bees sting, jellyfish sting)
bite 学び始める		to wound with the teeth (a dog bites)
stab 学び始める		to wound by striking with a knife or dagger
prick 学び始める		to cause pain by piercing with a sharp point (a pinprick)
refuse 学び始める		not to agree to do sth
deny 学び始める		to say that one knows nothing about sth (deny all knowledge of sth)
reject 学び始める		to turn down an offer, invitation
revoke 学び始める		cancel or withdraw sth (revoke a license, a law, a document)
accomplish 学び始める		to do sth successfully (accomplish an aim)
attain 学び始める		to reach a particular level, usu with difficulty (attain a mark of 100%)
gain 学び始める		to obtain (gain power/weight)
reach 学び始める		to come to a particular point (reach London)
manage 学び始める		to succeed in doing usu sth difficult or demanding
decline 学び始める		(formal) refuse usu an invitation or offer (to decline an invitation to a banquet)
renounce 学び始める		to officially give up a claim, rank or title; refuse to associate with or acknowledge sth/sb He renounced his former business partners.
deny 学び始める		to say that sth is not true
reject 学び始める		to refuse sb's application or invitation
take (sb) aback 学び始める		(informal, usu passive) to surprise or mildly shock sb I was taken aback by his behaviour.
astound 学び始める		(usu passive) surprise or shock sb usu in a negative way, so they are unable to think She was astounded by the news of the crash.
amaze 学び始める		surprise sb (usu in a positive way) He was amazed by her intelligence.
surprise 学び始める		to create a feeling caused by sth unexpected
(be) flabbergasted 学び始める		(to be) extremely surprised by sth
grumble 学び始める		to find fault continually and in an ineffective, bad-tempered way over trivial things (old men grumbling about youth today); sound of thunder or a hungry stomach
pester 学び始める		to annoy sb esp with repeated requests for sth A colleague has been pestering her for money.
whine 学び始める		(usu of children) to complain in an annoying way and in a high-pitched voice
complain 学び始める		to find fault, to make one's grievances known officially or unofficially
object 学び始める		express your dislike or disapproval of sth
nag 学び始める		to keep asking sb to do sth they have not done yet or do not want to do She never stops nagging him about staying out late.
scam 学び始める		an illegal trick usu aiming at getting money from people or avoiding paying tax (an insurance scam)
snare 学び始める		a trap intended usu to catch an animal (a rabbit- snare)
gimmick 学び始める		unusual thing used in advertising to attract publicity (sales gimmick)
plot 学び始める		a plan to do sth secretly (plot against the enemy)
remedy 学び始める		(tr) to put right, usu of situations
emulate 学び始める		(formal) to imitate sb because you admire them
fake 学び始める		to make sth seem genuine although actually false
criticise 学び始める		express one's disapproval of sb/sth and indicate what's wrong with them His employer criticised him for not being punctual.

CPE idioms and fixed phrases

コメントを投稿するにはログインする必要があります。

もっと