| Break the ice |
緊張をほぐす |
He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting. |
| Hit the books |
猛勉強する |
I need to hit the books this weekend for the exam. |
| Under the weather |
体調が悪い |
I’m feeling a bit under the weather today. |
| Once in a blue moon |
めったに起きないこと |
She visits her hometown once in a blue moon. |
| Bite the bullet |
仕方なく我慢する・勇気を出す |
I hate the dentist, but I have to bite the bullet and go. |
| Spill the beans |
秘密をばらす |
He spilled the beans about the surprise party. |
| Cost an arm and a leg |
とても高価だ |
This watch cost me an arm and a leg. |
| Let the cat out of the bag |
うっかり秘密を漏らす |
He let the cat out of the bag about her birthday gift. |
| Piece of cake |
とても簡単なこと |
The test was a piece of cake! |
| Hit the sack |
寝る |
I’m so tired — I’m going to hit the sack. |
