中高生の基礎英語 25/2/10(月)T22-D1 Spot on.
“Spot on” is an informal British English idiom that means “exactly right,” “perfectly accurate,” or “precisely correct.” It’s a way of expressing strong agreement or approval, indicating that something is perfectly aligned with what is expected or desired.
い同意や承認を表す言い方で、何かが期待されていることや望まれていることと完全に一致していることを表します。
Here’s a breakdown and some examples:
Meaning:
“Spot on” is used to:
Express complete agreement: 完全な同意
You fully agree with a statement or opinion.
Confirm accuracy: 正確さを確認する
Something is precisely correct or accurate.
Praise precision: 正確さを称賛
Someone has done something with great accuracy or skill.
Acknowledge something as perfect: 何かを完璧と認める
A situation, action, or choice is ideal or perfectly suited.
Examples:
Scenario:
Someone guesses the correct answer to a question.
You: “Spot on! That’s exactly right.” (Confirming accuracy)
Scenario: A friend describes a person’s personality perfectly.
You: “Spot on! That’s him to a T.” (Expressing complete agreement)
Scenario: A colleague completes a task flawlessly.
You: “Spot on! You’ve done a fantastic job.” (Praising precision and skill)
Scenario: Someone suggests a perfect solution to a problem.
You: “Spot on! That’s exactly what we need to do.” (Acknowledging a perfect solution)
Scenario: A weather forecast predicts rain, and it rains heavily all day.
You: “The forecast was spot on!” (Confirming accuracy of a prediction)
Scenario: Someone perfectly imitates another person.
You: “Your impression was spot on!” (Praising a perfect imitation)
Important Notes:
“Spot on” is primarily a British English expression. While it might be understood in other English-speaking countries, it’s more common in the UK.
It’s informal. Use it in casual conversations with friends, family, and colleagues, but avoid it in formal settings.
The tone is generally positive and enthusiastic. It conveys strong approval or agreement.
カジュアルな表現です。友人や家族、同僚とのカジュアルな会話では使いますが、フォーマルな場では避けましょう。
一般的に肯定的で熱心なトーンです。強い賛同や同意を表します。
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informal ɪnˈfɔːrm(ə)l くだけた、非公式の
idiom ˈɪdɪəm 慣用句、熟語
exactly ɪɡˈzæktli 正確に、まさに
right raɪt 正しい、適切な
perfectly ˈpɜːrfɪktli 完璧に、完全に
accurate ˈækjʊrət 正確な、的確な
precisely prɪˈsaɪsli 正確に、精密に
correct kəˈrɛkt 正しい、正確な
agreement əˈɡriːmənt 同意、一致
confirm kənˈfɜːrm 確認する、承認する
approval əˈpruːv(ə)l 賛成、承認
praise preɪz 賞賛する、褒める
precision prɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n 正確さ、精密さ
acknowledge əkˈnɒlɪdʒ 認める、承認する
ideal aɪˈdɪəl 理想的な、最適な
scenario səˈnɑːrɪəʊ シナリオ、状況
solution səˈluːʃ(ə)n 解決策、解答
flawless ˈflɔːlɪs 完璧な、欠点のない
prediction prɪˈdɪkʃ(ə)n 予測、予言
imitate ˈɪmɪteɪt 真似る、模倣する
impression ɪmˈprɛʃ(ə)n 印象、ものまね
primarily ˈpraɪm(ə)rɪli 主に、第一に
British ˈbrɪtɪʃ イギリスの、英国の
expression ɪkˈsprɛʃ(ə)n 表現、言い回し
avoid əˈvɔɪd 避ける、回避する
enthusiastic ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk 熱狂的な、積極的な
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