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idiom
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**.
phrasal-verb
base on
何かを基盤または出発点として使う
Meaning
to use something as a foundation or starting point
Example
The conclusion is **based on** reliable evidence.
phrasal-verb
bask in
何かを大いに楽しむ、特に賞賛や注目を
Meaning
to enjoy something greatly, especially praise or attention
Example
She **basked in** the applause after her performance.
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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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
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be a person of your word
約束を守る人である
Meaning
to be someone who keeps their promises
Example
She is truly **a person of her word**, always doing what she says.
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be a role model
他の人が模倣すべき例となること
Meaning
to be an example that others should imitate
Example
She is always a **role model** for younger employees in the company.
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be above board
正直かつ開かれた方法で行動する
Meaning
to act in an honest and open manner
Example
She is always **above board** in all her dealings.
idiom
be accountable for
何かに責任を持ち、それを説明できること
Meaning
to be responsible for something and able to explain it
Example
As the team leader, he is **accountable for the project's outcome**.
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Be all ears
非常に注意深く聞く。
Meaning
To listen very attentively.
Example
I’m **all ears**, tell me what happened!
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be all smiles
とても幸せで陽気に見える
Meaning
to look very happy and cheerful
Example
She was **all smiles** after hearing the good news.
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Be as good as your word
Anata ga yakusoku shita koto o suru.
Meaning
To do what you promised to do.
Example
He said he’d help and he’s **as good as his word**.
idiom
be at someone’s beck and call
常に誰かを助けたり、従ったりする準備ができている
Meaning
to always be ready to help or obey someone
Example
The assistant is **at his boss’s beck and call**.
idiom
be at the helm
何かを管理または制御すること
Meaning
to be in charge of or control something
Example
He was **at the helm** of the company when it became successful.
idiom
be at your wits' end
何をすべきかわからないほど心配したり、落ち込んだりしている
Meaning
to be so worried or upset that you don't know what to do
Example
I'm **at my wits' end** trying to calm the kids down.
phrasal-verb
be carried away
あまりにも興奮して、自分の感情をコントロールできなくなる
Meaning
to become so excited that you lose control of your feelings
Example
They got **carried away** during the celebration.
idiom
be comfortable in your own skin
自分が誰であるかに自信を持ち、幸せでいること
Meaning
to be confident and happy with who you are
Example
It took years for her to **be comfortable in her own skin**.
phrasal-verb
be crazy about
何かまたは誰かをとても愛する
Meaning
to love something or someone very much
Example
She’s **crazy about** Korean dramas.
phrasal-verb
be curious about
何かについて知りたい、または学びたいという欲求を持っている
Meaning
to have a desire to know or learn about something
Example
Children are naturally **curious about** how things work.