Question of the Day #1193

Bill Nicoletti hoping to catch lightning in a bottle with his film ‘The Philly Sound Heard ‘Round The World’

From the headline of this article at the Ocean City Sentinel.

  上記の文で、catch lightning in a bottleの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "catch lightning in a bottle" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

奇跡を起こす

   

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

to succeed in a way that is very lucky or unlikely

 

Examples

1. So far we’re underdogs this season, and will have to catch lightning in a bottle to make the playoffs.
2. The network is seeking to catch lightning in a bottle twice by rebooting the popular series.
3. A: "Wow, those two young actors have such a natural, easy chemistry—their love story really feels authentic." B: "I know, the casting director caught lightning in a bottle with those two."
4. But for many aspiring writers, crafting authentic and engaging dialogue can feel like trying to capture lightning in a bottle. — Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
5. For Theroux, a feature-length documentary film is the opposite of that, a way to capture lightning in a bottle, and to freeze the star in time. — Simran Hans, Variety, 13 Jan. 2023

   

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Question of the Day #1192

The Justice Department (DoJ) has them dead to rights and they will be going away for a long, long time.

From the 7th paragraph of this article at Disruption Banking.

  上記の文で、dead to rightsの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "dead to rights" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

〈米話〉〔犯人逮捕などが〕現行犯で、現場で

下記英語の定義にあるように、この場合の"to rights"は「直ちに・すぐに」の意味です。

 

Answer

According to Dictionary.com:

In the act of committing an error or crime, red-handed...This phrase uses to rights in the sense of “at once.”

 

Examples

1. They caught the burglars dead to rights with the Oriental rugs.
2. Even if a kid is caught dead to rights with alcohol, we can't punish him.
3. Because of the video replay, the ref had him dead to rights on the penalty.
4. They finally caught the thief dead to rights with thousands of dollars in stolen goods.
5. The politician was caught dead to rights in a massive corruption scandal that tanked his career.

   

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Question of the Day #1191

Google Cloud Q3 Haymaker: Punches Microsoft, AWS Far Above its Weight

From the headline of this article at Cloud Wars.

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

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

〈俗〉強打、強烈な一撃、ノックアウトパンチ、大打撃

もともとボクシング用語ですが、そこから他のスポーツや他の分野でも使用されるようになりました。

 

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

a powerful blow

 

Examples

1. In the 10th round, both fighters traded haymakers for the full three minutes.
2. One fighter in red begins by throwing a wild haymaker punch. Times, Sunday Times (2014)
3. Throwing haymakers could be a two-way street, however, in the arena fast food built. — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2023
4. Then, just as you’re getting settled, along comes the haymaker of Episode 6. — Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2023
5. And if the solution includes a haymaker or two, so be it. — Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com, 15 Aug. 2019

   

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Question of the Day #1190

Why Some People Keep Pushing Their Partner's Buttons

From the headline of this article at Psychology Today.

  上記の文で、push someone's buttonの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "push someone's button" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

1. （人）を怒らせる
2. （人）の琴線に触れる［心を巧みにつかむ］

   

Answer

According to Your Dictionary:

to arouse, often in a manipulative way, someone's interest, anger, sympathy, etc.

 

Examples

1. advertising that pushes our buttons and makes us want to buy
2. Communicating with a difficult family member can be challenging, but you probably have at least some idea of what tends to “push their buttons” in a conversation.
3. People like to be around type Bs because it takes a lot for them to get frustrated, so it's unlikely you'll ever push their buttons.
4. However, when you push their buttons, their personalities completely change, turning them into fearsome and intimidating opponents.
5. We all know our partner's weaknesses and how to push their buttons.

   

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Question of the Day #1189

What is OG Fortnite? Everything you need to know

From the headline of this article at Khel Now.

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

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意味：
英辞郎によると、

〈米俗〉最初期の存在、本家、元祖、パイオニア◆【語源】もともとは、original gangstaのイニシャルで「ギャングスタ・ラップ（gangsta rap＝ラップ音楽の一種）の元祖。亜流ではない」というほどの意味。転じて、一般に「出発点となった存在」。◆語源的には略語だが、略さない形で使われることはない。先輩を指す日本語表現「OB」「OG」とは無関係。
【形】 〈米俗〉本家の、本場の、元祖の、最古の

   

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

someone or something that is an original or originator and especially one that is highly respected or regarded

 

Examples

1. "Serial," the OG of podcasting, returned for a new season.
2. There are a lot of books about vampire romance — which do you consider to be OGs?
3. For me the OG Star Wars movies are the best.
4. This goth kid in my English class is trying to write in the OG style of Edgar Allan Poe.
5. Justin Bieber’s manager had the nerve to compare Justin to the OG Bob Dylan.

   

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Question of the Day #1188

Corruption and conflict: hand in glove

From the headline of this article at NATO Review.

  上記の文で、hand in gloveの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "hand in glove" mean?

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解答

意味：
Weblioによると、

(…と)きわめて親しい間柄で、(特に悪事で)ぐるになって、結託して

   

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

in extremely close relationship or agreement

 

Examples

1. The U.N. inspectors work hand in glove with the Western intelligence agencies.
2. They have been working hand in glove and are both to blame. The Guardian (2018)
3. It was rumoured at the time that some of the gangs were working hand in glove with the police.
4. On the Italian side of things, everyone knows that pizza is a hand in glove pairing with beer. — Bob Townsend, ajc, 16 Oct. 2019
5. Russia’s main security service, the F.S.B., worked hand in glove with the military and state television to project the illusion of success — and to conceal the dysfunction. —Thomas Gibbons-Neff, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2022

   

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Question of the Day #1187

Here’s the Thing About that “New” Supreme Court Ethics Code

From the headline of this article at Slate.

  上記の文で、here's the thingの意味は？
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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

困ったことがあるの。◆これから述べることに頭を悩ませている。

「困ったことがあるの」とありますが、これだけではありません。下記英語の定義にあるように「要点や重要事項」を話すときにも使います。また、これまで話した点に問題がある場合にも使うことがあります。
ただし、最近のラジオやポッドキャストでは、口癖のようにかなり頻繁に使用する人がいるので以前ほど重みはないように思います。

 

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

Used to introduce a statement meant to offer important insight into or information about someone or something.

 

Examples

1. “I’d love to join your tour of the deepest cave in the world, but ‘here’s the thing’—-I’m claustrophobic.”
2. “I’d love to join your investment venture, but ‘here’s the thing’—I just declared personal bankruptcy.”
3. A: "I don't understand. Weren't you happy with my work?" B: "I am, Tom, but here's the thing. The industry is evolving rapidly, and we just don't have a position like yours in our plans for the future."
4. A: "I don't get why she's acting this way." B: "Here's the thing about Sally. One moment, she's your best friend in the whole world. The next, she barely gives you the time of day."
5. OK, here's the thing about this car. If you don't press on the gas pedal just right, the engine will stall whenever you try to start it.

   

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