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絵文字
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表現 | 意味 | 例文 |
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#1981
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have the upper hand
idiom
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to have control or advantage over someone
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After the merger, the larger company had the upper hand. |
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#1982
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throw one’s weight around
idiom
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to use one’s power or influence aggressively
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He likes to throw his weight around at work to get things done. |
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#1983
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under someone’s thumb
idiom
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completely controlled or dominated by someone
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He’s totally under his boss’s thumb. |
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#1984
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hold all the cards
idiom
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to be in a strong position to control or influence a situation
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In the negotiations, the buyer held all the cards. |
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#1985
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gain the upper ground
idiom
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to achieve a position of advantage or superiority
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The opposition gained the upper ground after the scandal. |
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#1986
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crack the whip
idiom
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to use authority to make people work harder or obey rules
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The new manager is cracking the whip to improve productivity. |
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#1987
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tighten the screws
idiom
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to put pressure on someone to make them behave or act a certain way
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The government tightened the screws on tax evaders. |
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#1988
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be in the driver’s seat
idiom
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to be in control of a situation
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After the merger, our company is in the driver’s seat. |
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#1989
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the powers that be
idiom
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people or organizations who hold authority or control
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The decision depends on the powers that be. |
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#1990
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play dirty
idiom
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to use unfair or dishonest methods to win
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Politicians often play dirty during elections. |
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#1991
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run for office
idiom
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to campaign for a political position
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She decided to run for office next year. |
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#1992
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mud-slinging
idiom
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the act of criticizing someone, especially in politics, to harm their reputation
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The debate turned into mud-slinging very quickly. |
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#1993
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the upper hand
idiom
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to have control or an advantage over someone
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The ruling party has the upper hand in this situation. |
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#1994
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toe the line
idiom
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to obey rules or follow the official policy
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All members are expected to toe the line with party policy. |
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#1995
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the political hot potato
idiom
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a controversial issue that no one wants to handle
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Corruption has become a political hot potato in the country. |
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#1996
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throw one’s hat into the ring
idiom
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to announce one’s intention to compete or take part, especially in politics
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He finally threw his hat into the ring for the mayoral election. |
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#1997
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a smoke-filled room
idiom
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a place where powerful people make secret political decisions
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The policy was decided in a smoke-filled room, not in public. |
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#1998
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a thorn in the flesh
idiom
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something or someone that causes continuous trouble or annoyance
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The new regulations have been a thorn in the flesh for small business owners. |
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#1999
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A pack of lies
idiom
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A complete set of false statements.
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His excuse was nothing but a pack of lies. |
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#2000
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to break out in a cold sweat
idiom
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to suddenly become very nervous or afraid
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I broke out in a cold sweat before giving my first public speech. |
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#2001
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hang by a thread
idiom
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to be in a very dangerous or uncertain situation
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After the accident, his life was hanging by a thread. |
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#2002
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feel it in one's bones
idiom
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to have a strong feeling or intuition about something
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I feel it in my bones that something bad is going to happen. |
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#2003
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a shot in the arm
idiom
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something that gives encouragement or energy
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The new funding was a real shot in the arm for the project. |
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#2004
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give someone a dose of their own medicine
idiom
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to treat someone the same bad way they treated others
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He was rude to everyone, so I gave him a dose of his own medicine. |
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#2005
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the doctor ordered
idiom
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exactly what is needed or wanted
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After a long day, a cup of coffee was just what the doctor ordered. |
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#2006
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out of sorts
idiom
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feeling slightly unwell or upset
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He’s been out of sorts since he caught that cold. |
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#2007
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a weight off your shoulders
idiom
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relief after dealing with a stressful situation
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Finishing the project felt like a weight off my shoulders. |
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#2008
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keep it together
idiom
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to stay composed during difficult times
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Even after hearing the bad news, he managed to keep it together. |
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#2009
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Go overboard
idiom
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To do something to an excessive degree.
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He went overboard decorating his office for the holidays. |
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#2010
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Sail through something
idiom
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To do something easily or successfully.
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She sailed through her exams with top marks. |
