Grammar
〜も そこそこに
N1
不足
★☆
Usage
名詞も + そこそこに
Description
この文型は、何かを中途半端に、または十分に行わないで、他のことに注意を向けるときに使われる表現です。主に、あることに対してあまり本気を出さずに、適当にやる場合に使われます。 This sentence pattern expresses shifting attention to something else while not fully completing or focusing on the initial task. It is commonly used to describe half-hearted or casual efforts.
Examples
練習もそこそこに、本番に臨んだ。He faced the main event with practice barely done.
彼は食事もそこそこに、仕事に戻った。He quickly finished his meal and returned to work.
挨拶もそこそこに、会議が始まった。The meeting started with barely any formal greetings.
睡眠もそこそこに、早朝から出かけた。He left early in the morning with barely any sleep.
身だしなみもそこそこに、急いで家を出た。He left the house in a rush, barely taking care of his appearance.
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