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English word |
English Definition |
English Example sentence |
| 1 |
be right on the beach |
located very near the ocean |
Most of the most expensive houses in Southern California are
right on the beach. |
| 2 |
to be out of this world |
to be very, very impressive or great |
The cherry blossoms in Kyoto are out of this world |
| 3 |
to lounge around |
to be lazy and relax |
I just lounged around at home on Sunday. |
| 4 |
a stone’s throw away from |
very very close to somewhere, so close you could throw a stone
and hit it |
Sala Umeda is a stone's throw away from Boat Pier. |
| 5 |
to take a dip (in a pool) |
get into a swimming pool for a short time, casually |
I took a dip in the pool because it was so hot outside. |
| 6 |
to live it up |
to live very luxuriously, to enjoy a good life |
My parents retired to Hawaii, and now they are living it
up. |
| 7 |
to have the time of one’s life |
to enjoy an experience very very much |
I went to New Orleans during Mardi Gras and had the time of my
life. |
| 8 |
to get away from it all |
to go away from civilization/stress, and relax |
I like to go to Hokkaido sometimes to get away from it
all. |
| 9 |
to take in the sights |
to go sightseeing |
I took in the sights of Nagoya a few weeks ago. |
| 10 |
safe and sound |
to be without injury or trouble |
I arrived safe and sound. |
| 11 |
to unwind |
to relax, to go from a tense state to a relaxed state |
I go to karaoke to unwind. |
| 12 |
to live like a king |
to have a very luxurious life |
The cost of living is so low in India, many westerners go there
and live like kings. |
| 13 |
to have a blast |
to have a lot of fun |
I had a blast during Golden Week. |
| 14 |
to get bumped up to ~ |
to have your travel accommodations upgraded, usually for
free |
Due to a computer error, I got bumped up to first class on my
flight. |
| 15 |
to pay one’s own way |
to pay for yourself when you travel, to use your own money |
I travelled in Europe when I was 21. I didn't pay my own way; I
used my parents' money. |
| 16 |
overlooking ~ |
to have a view over something (usually a good thing) |
They have an apartment overlooking downtown Osaka. |
| 17 |
to be breathtaking |
something that is so impressive it takes away your breath |
The view from the top of the Sky Building is breathtaking. |
| 18 |
to luck out |
to get very lucky |
I dropped my phone, but it didn't break. I lucked out! |
| 19 |
to kick back |
to relax, to lay down |
I just kicked back all weekend in my apartment. |
| 20 |
to hit it off with~ |
to have a good relationship with someone from the very first
time you meet them |
I hit it off with my new co-worker. We both went to the same
university, and we have a lot in common. |
| 21 |
to drop in on ~ |
to visit without giving notice, to visit as a surprise |
My parents flew all the way to Japan and dropped in on me. |