Question of the Day #1434

A Flint woman is suing a man for $10,000 after he stood her up on a date.

From the 1st paragraph of this article at Fox 2 Detroit.

  上記の文で、stand someone upの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "stand someone up" mean?

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意味：
英辞郎によると、

（人）を立たせたままにする、（人）を待たせる、（人）に待ちぼうけを食わせる、（人）との約束［デート］をすっぽかす◆【参考】get stood up

   

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

To fail to meet someone for a date, meeting, or appointment, especially without telling them. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "stand" and "up."

 

Examples

1. I'm sorry I stood you up, but I had a family emergency last night.
2. Tom is really bad about standing up his dates.
3. He stood her up at the restaurant.
4. I don't know if I've been stood up or if she's just late - I'll wait another half hour.
5. He stood up his date while he played basketball with the guys.

   

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Question of the Day #1433

And I can’t wait for Derrick Rose, Jennifer Hudson or Kanye West to join forces with the cops to help get the word out in our violent neighborhoods that the definition of a snitch is a criminal who rats out his associates.

From the 10th paragraph of this article at My Chicago.

  上記の文で、rat outの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "rat out" mean?

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意味：
英辞郎によると、

【句他動】

1. 〈俗〉〔人を〕密告［告げ口］する
2. 〈俗〉〔人を〕見捨てる

   

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

To inform an authority figure of one's bad or illegal behavior.

 

Examples

1. I can't believe you ratted me out like that to Mom and Dad—I'm never telling you anything ever again!
2. The criminal ratted out his accomplices to avoid jail time.
3. He decided to rat out his coworker to the manager.
4. She threatened to rat out the thief to the police.
5. He didn't want to rat out his friend, but he had no choice.

   

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Question of the Day #1432

Military groups advocate for 7-day mail-in ballot grace period as they await Supreme Court decision

From the headline of this article at Spectrum News.

  上記の文で、grace periodの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "grace period" mean?

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意味：
英辞郎によると、

1. 〔ローンや借金の支払い〕猶予期間◆利子や延滞金などがかからない期間。◆【同】period of grace
2. 〔保険の〕猶予期間◆毎月の保険料の支払いが期限より遅れても保険が有効な期間。◆【同】period of grace

なお、上記の例は金融関係ですが、今ではあらゆる金融以外の分野でもgrace periodは使用されます。（下記、例文参照）

 

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

a period of time beyond a due date during which a financial obligation may be met without penalty or cancellation

Despite the definitions in many dictionaries, I think it we can all agree that the phrase "grace period" is no longer limited to loans and the like; e.g., see the examples below.

 

Examples

1. Most recently, a district court judge in July reinstated a three-day grace period for voters to return mail ballots after election day, which GOP lawmakers had eliminated. — John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
2. Diaz said there is a 30-day grace period for students where all lunches will be provided free of charge. — Austin Horn july 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
3. The new law will take effect after a two-year grace period. — Reuters, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2025
4. This may take the form of an interest rate subsidy or an extended grace period.
5. The second defect is that the grace period of five years creates rather a long delay.

   

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Question of the Day #1431

A couple getting married in St. Lucia share the biggest lessons they've learned from planning a destination wedding

From the headline of this article at Business Insider.

  上記の文で、destination weddingの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "destination wedding" mean?

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意味：
英辞郎によると、

リゾート婚◆リゾート地で行う結婚式。

上記の訳は間違っているわけではないが、下記の英語の定義は「伝統的には、destination weddingとは、挙式または披露宴が結婚するカップルの住んでいる地域以外のところで行われる」とのことです。

 

Answer

According to The Knot:

Traditionally, though, a destination wedding is a ceremony and/or reception that's held outside of the couple's hometown, which requires travel for most (if not all) of those involved.

 

Examples

1. It's nearly impossible to create one, concise destination wedding definition because it looks different for every couple.
2. According to The Knot 2025 Real Weddings Study, which surveyed nearly 17,000 recently married couples, destination weddings are somewhat common these days.
3. The Caribbean islands, Mexico, and the Bahamas are among the most popular wedding destinations, though couples have endless options when it comes to locale.
4. A big part of what makes something a ‘destination wedding’ is the randomness of the location.
5. The sun setting over lapping ocean waves or behind the Eiffel Tower as you say “I do” to your beloved sounds downright magical. But a far-away wedding locale isn’t for every couple. Read on to discover whether a destination wedding is right for you.

   

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Question of the Day #1430

Six WBC storylines in international event chock-full of star power

From the headline of this article at the New York Post.

  上記の文で、chock-full of (something)の意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "chock-full of (something) " mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

〈話〉ぎっしり詰まった～、たっぷり入った～

   

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

Having a lot of something; very full of something.

 

Examples

1. If you don't like raisins, you won't like this cake—it's chock full of them.
2. Good luck fitting anything else in that storage locker—it is just chock full of boxes.
3. You're looking to try out some new recipes? Well, that shelf over there is chock full of cookbooks, if you want to borrow one.
4. 2016 was a year chock full of athletic insanity. – NY Post
5. Except for one little detail, the final chapter of Elfrieda Knaak’s life reads like an Agatha Christie mystery novel. It was chock full of ambiguity. – Chicago Tribune

   

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Question of the Day #1429

Behind him Gunnersaurus bared his teeth and menacingly pawed the air

From the headline of this article at The Guardian.

  上記の文で、bare one's teethの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "bare one's teeth" mean?

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意味：
英辞郎によると、

〔動物・人が〕歯をむき出す［むき出しにする］

上記の意味の他に、怒り・攻撃性等を表す比喩として使用されることが多い。

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

To display an angry, violent, or threatening reaction to or against something or someone, as does a dog or wolf when threatened.

 

Examples

1. I will bare my teeth to anyone who tries to take away my land.
2. We seemed to be getting along just fine, but she suddenly bared her teeth when I brought up religion.
3. His refusal to accept my offer made it clear I'd have to bare my teeth.
4. She bared her teeth during the heated argument.
5. The dog bared its teeth at the stranger.

   

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Question of the Day #1428

Guest post: Why 1.5C and ‘well below’ 2C are part and parcel of one temperature goal

From the headline of this article at Carbon Brief.

  上記の文で、part and parcelの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "part and parcel" mean?

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意味：
英辞郎によると、

本質的な部分、要点

   

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

an essential or integral component

 

Examples

1. Centuries ago in Europe, elaborate masks that concealed guests were part and parcel of events like the Venetian Carnival and May Day celebrations. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 May 2026
2. Criticism will be part and parcel of anything new, of course. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
3. Building that rapport and trust with clients is part and parcel with their clinical work. — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 5 July 2020
4. “Extreme heat is part and parcel of our lives these days, and we must adapt to it,” Langer said in a statement. From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
5. Ben Jones accepts a certain amount of frustration is part and parcel of being a football fan. From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

   

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