英会話 feel English 25/2/4(火)You look like a million bucks
The phrase “You look like a million bucks” is an idiomatic expression that means “You look fantastic, very attractive, or extremely well-dressed.” It is often used as a compliment to praise someone’s appearance, especially when they are dressed up nicely or looking particularly good.
あなたは素晴らしい、とても魅力的だ、とても着飾っている “という意味である。相手の外見を褒めるときによく使われ、特に素敵に着飾っているときや、特に格好良く見えるときによく使われます。
Example:
👗 A: Wow, you look amazing in that dress!
🎩 B: Thanks! I’m trying to dress up for the occasion.
👗 A: Well, you look like a million bucks!
It’s similar to saying:
You look stunning!
You look gorgeous!
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phrase /freɪz/ フレーズ、言い回し “The phrase is commonly used in English.”
idiomatic expression /ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk ɪkˈsprɛʃən/ 慣用表現、イディオム “‘Break a leg’ is an idiomatic expression meaning ‘good luck’.”
look like a million bucks /lʊk laɪk ə ˈmɪljən bʌks/ とても魅力的に見える、豪華に見える “You look like a million bucks in that suit!”
compliment /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ (UK) /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/ (US) 賛辞、誉め言葉 “She gave me a nice compliment about my outfit.”
appearance /əˈpɪərəns/ (UK) /əˈpɪrəns/ (US) 外見、見た目 “His appearance changed drastically after the makeover.”
dress up /drɛs ʌp/ 着飾る、おしゃれをする “She loves to dress up for special occasions.”
occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ 特別な機会、行事 “She wore a beautiful dress for the occasion.”
stunning /ˈstʌnɪŋ/ 目を見張るほど美しい、素晴らしい “She looked stunning in that gown.”
gorgeous /ˈɡɔːdʒəs/ とても美しい、豪華な “The sunset over the ocean was absolutely gorgeous.”