bash

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The origin of the idiom "beats me" is somewhat unclear, but it likely emerged from the idea of being unable to understand or figure something out. It is an informal expression that is used when someone does not know the answer to a question or is unable to explain something.

What is the origin of the idiom "beats me" and when to use it?

beats me

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The idiom "make a beeline for somebody or something" originates from the behavior of bees. They typically follow a straight line or path, known as a "beeline," to reach their destination quickly. The term 'beeline' itself emerged in the 19th century and was influenced by the observation of bees' flight paths. It became a metaphorical expression to describe a direct and straight route taken by someone or something. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone's direct and swift movement towards a particular person or object. It implies a sense of urgency, eagerness, or strong interest in reaching the target.

What is the origin of the idiom "make a beeline for somebody or something" and when to use it?

to [make] a beeline for {sb/sth}

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butt-ugly

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chick

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chow

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come on

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cool

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to drag

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英語の "dude" は、男性や男の子をくだけて指したり呼びかけたりするときに使う、とてもカジュアルな語です。Some dude（どこかの男）、hey dude（よう、相棒）、that dude（あの男）などがよく使われます。フォーマルな場面には向きません。

英語の "dude" はこの意味でどのような意味ですか？

dude

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to [get] real

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go for it

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loaded

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[lose] it

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no way

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old man

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place

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to scarf out

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yuck

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Street Talk 1 Vocabulary: Lesson 2