Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
cover all bases
すべての可能な状況に備える
Meaning
to prepare for all possible situations
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **cover all bases**.
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cover all the angles
ストーリーや問題をあらゆる角度から調べる
Meaning
to examine a story or issue from every perspective
Example
The journalist tried to **cover all the angles** before publishing the article.
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cover all the bases
あらゆる可能な状況に備える
Meaning
to prepare for every possible situation
Example
We need to **cover all the bases** before the meeting.
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cover story
雑誌や新聞の表紙の主要なストーリー
Meaning
the main story on the front of a magazine or newspaper
Example
Her interview became the **cover story** of the week.
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cover up
何かの真実を隠す
Meaning
to hide the truth about something
Example
They tried to **cover up** the mistake.
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cover your bases
すべての可能な結果に備える; 慎重である
Meaning
to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious
Example
Make sure you **cover your bases** before presenting the report.
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cover your tracks
自分の行動の証拠を隠す
Meaning
to hide evidence of one’s actions
Example
Hackers often **cover their tracks** after breaking into systems.
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crack down on
何かを止めるために厳しい措置を取る
Meaning
to take strict action to stop something
Example
The city plans to **crack down on** illegal parking downtown.
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crack of dawn
とても早い朝
Meaning
very early in the morning
Example
He wakes up at the **crack of dawn** every day.
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crack the books
本を開いて勉強を始める
Meaning
to open your books and begin studying
Example
It's time to **crack the books** and prepare for finals.
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crack the code
複雑な問題や謎を解くこと
Meaning
to solve a complex problem or mystery
Example
It took hours, but we finally **cracked the code** of the system error.
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crack the whip
人々にもっと働かせたり、規則を守らせるために権限を使うこと
Meaning
to use authority to make people work harder or obey rules
Example
The new manager is **cracking the whip** to improve productivity.
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crack under pressure
ストレス下で制御を失うか失敗する
Meaning
to lose control or fail when under stress
Example
Some people **crack under pressure**, while others thrive.
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cracks in the wall
システムや関係における問題や弱点の兆し
Meaning
signs of problems or weaknesses in a system or relationship
Example
There are **cracks in the wall** of their friendship lately.
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crash and burn
完全または突然に失敗すること
Meaning
to fail completely or suddenly
Example
The new software update **crashed and burned** after launch.
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crash the system
システムやプロセスを完全に停止させること
Meaning
to cause complete failure in a system or process
Example
One wrong command can **crash the system**.
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crazy about someone
誰かに深く魅了されている、または夢中になっている
Meaning
to be deeply attracted or infatuated with someone
Example
She’s **crazy about** her new boyfriend.
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cream of the crop
グループの中で最高; 最も優れた選択
Meaning
the best of a group; the finest selection
Example
These students are the **cream of the crop**.
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create buzz
製品やイベントについての興奮と話題を作り出す
Meaning
to generate excitement and talk about a product or event
Example
The teaser video helped **create buzz** before the product launch.
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crime doesn't pay
悪いことや違法なことをしても、決して真の成功は得られません
Meaning
doing wrong or illegal things will never bring true success
Example
He learned the hard way that **crime doesn't pay**.
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Crooked as a snake
不正直または信用できない
Meaning
Dishonest or untrustworthy.
Example
Everyone knows that politician is **crooked as a snake**.
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Cross my heart
私は誠実に誓うか、約束します。
Meaning
I swear or promise sincerely.
Example
I will help you, **cross my heart**.
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cross off
リストから項目を消す
Meaning
to remove an item from a list
Example
You can **cross off** the tasks we’ve finished.
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cross one's heart
誠実な約束をする、子供たちによく使われる
Meaning
to make a sincere promise, often used by children
Example
I’ll never lie to you again, **cross my heart**.