Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
bail someone out
誰かを困難な状況から助ける
Meaning
to help someone out of a difficult situation
Example
His friend **bailed him out** when he ran out of money.
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Bailout package
会社や経済が崩壊するのを防ぐために提供される財政的支援。
Meaning
Financial support given to prevent a company or economy from collapsing.
Example
The government announced a **bailout package** for struggling airlines.
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balance of power
国家間の権力の分配により、どの国も過度に強大にならないようにすること
Meaning
the distribution of power between nations to prevent any one nation from becoming too powerful
Example
The United Nations aims to maintain the **balance of power** among its member states.
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balance of trade
国の輸出と輸入の違い
Meaning
the difference between a country's exports and imports
Example
A negative **balance of trade** can weaken a nation's currency.
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balance out
何かの効果を相殺するか、キャンセルすること
Meaning
to counteract or cancel the effect of something
Example
The extra volunteers should **balance out** the workload.
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balance the books
収入と支出が等しいことを確認する
Meaning
to make sure income and expenses are equal
Example
The accountant worked late to **balance the books**.
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Balance the scales
すべてが公平または等しいことを確認する
Meaning
to make sure everything is fair or equal
Example
We need to **balance the scales** before making a final decision.
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ballpark figure
おおよその見積もりまたは数値
Meaning
an approximate estimate or number
Example
Can you give me a **ballpark figure** for the project cost?
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Band together
共通の目的のために団結する。
Meaning
To unite for a common purpose.
Example
The workers **banded together** to demand better wages.
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bang for your buck
使ったお金に対する価値；良い取引
Meaning
value for the money spent; a good deal
Example
This insurance plan gives you the best **bang for your buck**.
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bank on
何かが起こることに依存する、または信じる
Meaning
to rely on or depend on something happening
Example
You can **bank on** her support during tough times.
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Baptism of fire
新しい仕事や役割での人の最初の難しい経験。
Meaning
A person’s first difficult experience in a new job or role.
Example
Her first week as manager was a real **baptism of fire**.
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bare your soul
あなたの最も深い感情や秘密を正直に共有する
Meaning
to share your deepest feelings or secrets honestly
Example
She **bared her soul** to her best friend.
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barefaced lie
大胆で恥知らずな嘘
Meaning
a bold and shameless lie
Example
His excuse was a **barefaced lie**.
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bargain chip
より良い取引を得るために交渉で使われる価値のあるもの
Meaning
something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
Example
His offer of a longer contract was a strong **bargain chip**.
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bargain for
何かを予期または計画する
Meaning
to expect or plan for something
Example
The workload was more than we **bargained for**.
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bark up the wrong tree
間違った仮定をする
Meaning
to make a wrong assumption
Example
If you think I took your wallet, you’re **barking up the wrong tree**.
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Barking up the wrong tree
誤った方向に進むこと。
Meaning
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Example
If you think I'm guilty, you're **barking up the wrong tree**.
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bat around
アイデアを気軽に議論する
Meaning
to discuss ideas casually
Example
We spent the afternoon **batting around** marketing themes.
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batten down
問題に備えて何かをしっかりと固定する
Meaning
to secure something tightly in preparation for trouble
Example
Residents will **batten down** their windows before the storm.
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Batten down the hatches
困難または危険な状況に備える。
Meaning
To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
Example
We’d better **batten down the hatches**; a storm is coming.
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battle of wills
両者が譲歩を拒む対立
Meaning
a conflict where both sides refuse to give up
Example
It became a **battle of wills** between the manager and the team leader.
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battle-tested
経験や困難を通じて効果的と証明された
Meaning
proven effective through experience or hardship
Example
She’s a **battle-tested** leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure.
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be a good sport
困難な状況で公平で前向きでいること
Meaning
to be fair and positive in difficult situations
Example
Even when she lost the game, she was **a good sport** and congratulated the winner.