Expression Cards
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idiom
bend the rules
例外を作る; ルールを少し変更する
Meaning
to make exceptions; to modify rules slightly
Example
The teacher **bent the rules** to help the new student.
idiom
bend the truth
何かをより良く聞こえるように、真実を少し変える
Meaning
to slightly change the truth to make something sound better
Example
He tends to **bend the truth** when telling stories.
phrasal-verb
benefit from
何かを通じて利益や利益を得る
Meaning
to gain an advantage or profit through something
Example
Many developing nations **benefit from** global trade agreements.
idiom
bent over backwards
誰かを助けたり、喜ばせたりするために非常に努力する
Meaning
to try very hard to help or please someone
Example
She **bent over backwards** to make sure everyone was happy.
idiom
Best foot forward
できるだけ良い印象を与えようとする
Meaning
To try to make the best possible impression
Example
She always puts her **best foot forward** on important occasions.
idiom
Bet the farm
一大決断にすべてを賭ける。
Meaning
To risk everything on one big decision.
Example
He **bet the farm** on that business deal.
idiom
Bet your bottom dollar
何かについて非常に確信を持つこと。
Meaning
To be very sure or confident about something.
Example
You can **bet your bottom dollar** that he’ll show up late again.
idiom
beta test
製品を公式リリース前にテストする
Meaning
to test a product before official release
Example
We are going to **beta test** our app next week.
idiom
betray someone's trust
誰かの信頼を裏切る
Meaning
to break someone's confidence in you
Example
She would never **betray your trust**.
idiom
better late than never
何もやらないより、遅れてでもやったほうが良い
Meaning
it’s better to do something late than not do it at all
Example
**Better late than never** – he finally apologized.
idiom
better luck next time
失敗した人を励ますために使われる
Meaning
used to encourage someone who has failed
Example
**Better luck next time**! You almost won.
idiom
better safe than sorry
リスクを冒して後悔するより、慎重である方が賢明です。
Meaning
It’s wiser to be cautious than to take risks and regret later.
Example
I always double-check the locks — **better safe than sorry**.
idiom
between a rock and a hard place
二者択一の難しい選択肢に直面する
Meaning
facing two difficult choices
Example
She’s **between a rock and a hard place** — neither option is good.
idiom
beyond a reasonable doubt
疑う余地のないほど確実に
Meaning
without any logical reason to doubt; with full certainty
Example
The evidence proved his guilt **beyond a reasonable doubt**.
idiom
beyond a shadow of a doubt
疑いの余地なく；完全に確信している
Meaning
without any doubt; completely certain
Example
He is **beyond a shadow of a doubt** the best candidate for the job.
idiom
beyond belief
信じられないほど驚くべきまたは衝撃的
Meaning
too surprising or shocking to believe
Example
His recovery was **beyond belief**.
idiom
beyond one's control
誰かのコントロールを超えている
Meaning
not under one’s power or influence
Example
The situation is **beyond our control** now.
idiom
beyond one’s comprehension
理解するにはあまりにも難しすぎる
Meaning
too difficult to understand
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my comprehension**.
idiom
beyond one’s grasp
理解するのが非常に難しいか、達成することができません
Meaning
too difficult to understand or achieve
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my grasp** right now.
idiom
beyond reasonable doubt
論理的な不確実性がない
Meaning
without any logical uncertainty
Example
The jury found him guilty **beyond reasonable doubt**.
idiom
beyond the pale
受け入れ可能な規則や基準の外
Meaning
outside acceptable rules or standards
Example
His behavior was **beyond the pale**.
idiom
beyond the rainbow
何か素晴らしい、夢のようなことを望む
Meaning
to hope for something wonderful or dreamlike
Example
She believes her dreams lie **beyond the rainbow**.
idiom
beyond the scope
計画または予想された範囲外
Meaning
outside the planned or expected area of focus
Example
The new feature was beyond the scope of the original project but added great value.
idiom
beyond words
言葉では表現できないほど偉大または極端
Meaning
too great or extreme to be described in words
Example
Her kindness was **beyond words**.