Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
question over
何かについて疑念や不確実性を表現する
Meaning
to express doubt or uncertainty about something
Example
There’s been a lot of **questions over** the accuracy of that report.
idiom
queue up
列に並んで自分の番を待つ
Meaning
to line up and wait for your turn
Example
Fans began to **queue up** hours before the show.
idiom
quick on the uptake
物事を素早く理解する能力
Meaning
able to understand things quickly
Example
You don’t need to explain it twice—he’s **quick on the uptake**.
idiom
quiet down
静かになるか、音を小さくする
Meaning
to become calmer or make less noise
Example
The kids finally **quieted down** after story time.
idiom
quote chapter and verse
正確または詳細に引用する
Meaning
to cite something exactly or in great detail
Example
She can **quote chapter and verse** from Shakespeare.
phrasal-verb
quote from
人や情報源の言葉を話し言葉や文章で繰り返す
Meaning
to repeat words from a person or source in speech or writing
Example
The news anchor **quoted from** the Prime Minister’s statement.