read my lips
US /riːd maɪ lɪps/
UK /riːd maɪ lɪps/
慣用句
私の言うことをよく聞きなさい, よく聞け
used to emphasize that what one is saying is important and should be clearly understood, often implying no room for negotiation or misunderstanding
例:
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I am not buying you a new toy. Now, read my lips: NO.
新しいおもちゃは買ってあげない。さあ、私の言うことをよく聞きなさい：ダメ。
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We are leaving at 8 AM sharp, read my lips, no exceptions!
午前8時きっかりに出発する、私の言うことをよく聞きなさい、例外なし！