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Lesson 15Lesson 15 - マスクトグル

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#421
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motivate the team
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to encourage and inspire your team to work harder and achieve goals
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As a manager, one of my primary goals is to motivate the team to reach their highest potential.

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#422
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synergy
idiom
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the combined power of a group that is greater than the sum of individual efforts
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The synergy between the teams resulted in a groundbreaking product.

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#423
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still waters run deep
idiom
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quiet or calm people often have deep thoughts or emotions
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He may seem quiet, but remember, still waters run deep.

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#424
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bargain chip
idiom
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something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
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His offer of a longer contract was a strong bargain chip.

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#425
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Spin a story
idiom
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To present a story in a way that is intended to influence people's opinions or beliefs.
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The journalist managed to spin a story that made the politician look like a hero.

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#426
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A hit piece
idiom
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A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation, often in a biased or unfair way.
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The editor criticized the paper for publishing such a hit piece on the politician.

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#427
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Get the scoop
idiom
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To be the first to report on a story, often an exclusive one.
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The reporter worked tirelessly to get the scoop on the celebrity scandal.

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#428
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snap out of it
idiom
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to stop being upset and start feeling better
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You need to snap out of it and start thinking positively.

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#429
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In a peaceful state of mind
idiom
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feeling relaxed and at ease without stress or worry
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After yoga, she felt in a peaceful state of mind all day.

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#430
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steer someone in the right direction
idiom
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to guide someone towards the correct path or decision
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The senior manager helped steer me in the right direction when I was unsure about the project.

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#431
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pull someone up
idiom
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to reprimand or correct someone for a mistake or poor performance
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If a team member is underperforming, it's important to pull them up and help them improve.

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#432
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a whole new ball game
idiom
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a completely new or different situation; something that changes the way things are done.
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Starting a business from scratch is a whole new ball game.

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#433
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reduce carbon footprint
idiom
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to decrease the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere
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Many companies are working to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy.

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#434
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sustainable development
idiom
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development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
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The company is committed to sustainable development by investing in green technologies.

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#435
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carbon neutral
idiom
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achieving a net-zero carbon footprint, where the amount of carbon dioxide released is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere
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By planting trees and reducing emissions, the company is aiming to become carbon neutral.

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#436
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In someone’s corner
idiom
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To support or stand by someone in times of need
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I always know my family will be in my corner when things go wrong.

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#437
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A true friend is the greatest of all blessings
idiom
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A true friend is the most valuable gift one can have
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I consider myself lucky to have you as my friend. A true friend is the greatest of all blessings.

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#438
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pull oneself up by the bootstraps
idiom
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to improve one's situation through hard work and determination
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Despite all the challenges, he pulled himself up by the bootstraps and succeeded.

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#439
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battle-tested
idiom
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proven effective through experience or hardship
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She’s a battle-tested leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure.

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#440
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get to the bottom of it
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to find the real reason or cause of something
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Let’s get to the bottom of it before making any decision.

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#441
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nip it in the bud
idiom
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to stop a problem before it gets worse
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We should nip it in the bud before it becomes serious.

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#442
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piece of the puzzle
idiom
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a part of the complete solution or understanding
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This information is just a piece of the puzzle.

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#443
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A snapshot of
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A brief look or summary of something
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The report gives a snapshot of our company's performance.

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#444
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Out of focus
idiom
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Not clear or not paying attention
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He looked tired and completely out of focus during the meeting.

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#445
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A negative outlook
idiom
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A pessimistic attitude or perspective
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He always has a negative outlook on life.

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#446
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Zoom in on
idiom
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To focus closely on something
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Let’s zoom in on the key issues first.

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#447
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Flash in the pan
idiom
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Something that shows potential but fails quickly
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His first success was just a flash in the pan.

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#448
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Photo finish
idiom
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A very close competition
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The race ended in a photo finish.

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#449
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go belly up
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to fail completely; to go bankrupt
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Many small businesses went belly up during the pandemic.

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#450
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rags to riches
idiom
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to go from being poor to becoming rich and successful
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His life story is a real rags to riches tale.

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