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idiom
crossing the aisle
政治家が対立する政党を支持または投票する時
Meaning
when a politician supports or votes for the opposite party
Example
She surprised everyone by **crossing the aisle** to support the bill.
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crossing the ethical boundary
道徳的に許容できる範囲を超えて行動すること
Meaning
to act in a way that goes beyond moral acceptability
Example
Using AI to manipulate emotions may be **crossing the ethical boundary**.
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Crossing the line
受け入れ可能または適切な境界を超えること
Meaning
To go beyond acceptable or proper boundaries.
Example
The diplomat was criticized for **crossing the line** in his comments about the host country.
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Crossing the Rubicon
重大な結果を伴う取り返しのつかない一歩を踏み出す。
Meaning
Taking an irreversible step with serious consequences.
Example
By going public with the information, he was **crossing the Rubicon**.
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crunch the data
大量のデータを処理して分析する
Meaning
to process and analyze large amounts of data
Example
The AI can **crunch the data** in seconds and give insights.
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crunch the numbers
データを処理したり統計を分析したりすること
Meaning
to process data or analyze statistics
Example
AI can **crunch the numbers** faster than any human.
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cry a river
たくさん泣くか、極度の悲しみを示す
Meaning
to cry a lot or show extreme sadness
Example
He **cried a river** after hearing the news.
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cry one’s eyes out
たくさん泣く; 制御できずに泣く
Meaning
to cry a lot; to weep uncontrollably
Example
She **cried her eyes out** after watching that sad movie.
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cry one’s heart out
悲しみのあまり激しく泣く
Meaning
to cry very hard due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after the breakup.
phrasal-verb
cry out for
緊急に何かを必要とする
Meaning
to need something urgently
Example
This area **cries out for** better healthcare facilities.
phrasal-verb
cry over
すでに起こったことに対して悲しむ、または文句を言う
Meaning
to feel sad or complain about something that has already happened
Example
There's no point **crying over** spilled milk.
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cry over spilled milk
変えられないことを嘆いても仕方がない
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There's no use **crying over spilled milk**.
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cry over spilt milk
変えられないことにくよくよする
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There’s no use **crying over spilt milk**.
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cry wolf
嘘の警報を出す
Meaning
to raise a false alarm
Example
Do not **cry wolf** or no one will believe you later.
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cry your heart out
悲しみで大泣きする
Meaning
to cry a lot due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after hearing the bad news.
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crybaby
簡単に文句を言ったり泣いたりする人
Meaning
someone who complains or cries easily
Example
Don’t be a **crybaby**, it’s just a small scratch.
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crystal ball
未来を予測する能力
Meaning
the ability to predict the future
Example
I don’t have a **crystal ball**, so I can’t tell what will happen.
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Cultural melting pot
異なる文化が混ざり合う場所
Meaning
A place where different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often described as a **cultural melting pot**.
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Cultural shock
異なる文化や生活様式に触れたときに感じる混乱感
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when exposed to a different culture or way of life
Example
Moving from a small village to a big city gave me **cultural shock**.
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Culture shock
異文化に出会うことによる混乱の感覚
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when encountering a different culture
Example
Moving to Japan gave her a bit of **culture shock** at first.
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Curiosity killed the cat
あまりにも好奇心が強すぎると、問題を引き起こすことがある。
Meaning
Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble.
Example
Don't ask too many questions about his past — **curiosity killed the cat**.
phrasal-verb
curl up
恐怖で体を丸める
Meaning
to bend your body and bring your knees close because of fear
Example
She **curled up** on the sofa when the horror movie got intense.
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curtain call
パフォーマーが舞台に戻り、拍手を受ける時
Meaning
when performers return to the stage to receive applause
Example
After their amazing act, the team received a standing ovation during the **curtain call**.
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cut a deal
素早くビジネス契約を結ぶ
Meaning
to reach a business agreement quickly
Example
They **cut a deal** to save both companies money.