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phrasal-verb
drop in for
短時間または非公式に参加する
Meaning
to attend briefly or informally
Example
I plan to **drop in for** the group discussion later this evening.
phrasal-verb
drop in on
誰かをカジュアルに、予約なしで訪問する
Meaning
to visit someone casually and without an appointment
Example
We decided to **drop in on** our cousins while passing through their town.
idiom
drop in the ocean
必要な量に比べて非常に小さな、または重要でない量
Meaning
a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed
Example
Our recycling efforts are just a **drop in the ocean** compared to the global pollution problem.
phrasal-verb
drop into
カジュアルに場所に入ったり訪れたりすること
Meaning
to enter or visit a place casually
Example
I’ll **drop into** the café for a quick coffee before work.
phrasal-verb
drop notes in
共有スペースに短いメッセージを残す
Meaning
to leave short messages in a shared space
Example
I **drop notes in** the chat when I finish each checklist item.
phrasal-verb
drop off
誰かまたは何かを車である場所に連れて行く
Meaning
to take someone or something to a place by car
Example
Can you **drop off** the kids at school?
phrasal-verb
drop off at
特定の場所で誰かや何かを降ろす
Meaning
to leave someone or something at a specific place
Example
The taxi **dropped us off at** the airport gate.
phrasal-verb
drop off to sleep
寝る
Meaning
to start sleeping, especially unintentionally
Example
He **dropped off to sleep** while watching TV.
phrasal-verb
drop out
コースを終わらせる前に学校や大学を辞める
Meaning
to leave school or university before finishing the course
Example
He decided to **drop out** of college and start a business.
phrasal-verb
drop out of
コースを終了する前に学校や大学を辞める
Meaning
to leave school or university before finishing a course
Example
He **dropped out of** college to start his own business.
phrasal-verb
drop out of sight
消えるか、目立たなくなる
Meaning
to disappear or become unnoticed
Example
After the scandal, the actor **dropped out of sight** for several months.
phrasal-verb
drop out of the race
競技や活動から辞退するまたは撤退する
Meaning
to quit or withdraw from a competition or activity
Example
The cyclist **dropped out of the race** due to an injury.
idiom
drop someone a line
手紙やメッセージで誰かに連絡する
Meaning
to contact someone by writing or message
Example
Please **drop me a line** when you arrive.
phrasal-verb
drop someone off
誰かを車で場所に連れて行き、そこで降ろす
Meaning
to take someone by vehicle to a place and leave them there
Example
The driver **dropped me off** at the airport.
idiom
drop the ball
間違いを犯す、または重要なことをしない
Meaning
to make a mistake or fail to do something important
Example
I really **dropped the ball** by forgetting to send that important email.
phrasal-verb
drop through
計画通りにいかない、または失敗する
Meaning
to fail or not happen as planned
Example
Our plan to travel abroad this year has **dropped through** due to budget issues.
idiom
drop your guard
警戒心を緩めるか、慎重さがなくなること
Meaning
to relax your vigilance or become less careful
Example
Never **drop your guard** when dealing with competitors.
idiom
drop your jaw
あっと驚く
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or shocked
Example
Everyone’s jaws **dropped** when they saw the price.
idiom
drum up
何かへの興味や支持を高める
Meaning
to increase interest or support for something
Example
The volunteers are visiting schools to **drum up** excitement for the festival.
phrasal-verb
dry out
濡れた後に完全に乾く
Meaning
to become completely dry after being wet
Example
The ground will **dry out** once the sun comes up.
phrasal-verb
dry up
乾燥するまたは水がなくなる
Meaning
to become dry or have no water left
Example
Many rivers may **dry up** if rainfall continues to decrease.
idiom
dump someone
突然または不親切に恋愛関係を終わらせる
Meaning
to end a romantic relationship suddenly or unkindly
Example
She **dumped** him by text message.
phrasal-verb
dust off
何かからほこりを取り除く
Meaning
to remove dust from something
Example
Could you **dust off** the shelves before putting the books back?
idiom
Dust yourself off
挫折後に回復し、自信を持って前進し続ける。
Meaning
Recover after a setback and continue with confidence.
Example
He fell short this time, but he’ll **dust himself off** and try again.