Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion
信頼される立場の人はどんな疑いからも自由でなければならない。
Meaning
A person in a position of trust must be beyond any hint of wrongdoing.
Example
A judge should remember that **Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion**.
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call a spade a spade
正直かつ直接に話す、たとえそれが不快であっても
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly, even if it’s unpleasant
Example
She always **calls a spade a spade**, no matter who gets offended.
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call a truce
しばらくの間、戦ったり議論したりしないことに同意する
Meaning
to agree to stop fighting or arguing for a while
Example
They decided to **call a truce** until the boss arrived.
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call around
電話で複数の人や場所に連絡する
Meaning
to contact several people or places by phone
Example
I’ll **call around** to find a venue with parking.
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call it a day
その日の仕事を終わらせる
Meaning
to stop working for the day
Example
Let’s **call it a day** and go home.
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call it a night
自分がしていることをやめて帰る、特にパーティーの後
Meaning
to stop what you are doing and go home, especially after a party
Example
It’s getting late, let’s **call it a night**.
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call it quits
何かを止めるまたは終了する
Meaning
to stop or end something
Example
After working for hours, they decided to **call it quits** for the day.
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call on
誰かに話すようまたは何かをするように頼む
Meaning
to request someone to speak or do something
Example
The teacher will **call on** you if you raise your hand.
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call someone out
誰かの行動や行為を公然と批判する
Meaning
to criticize someone publicly for their behavior or actions
Example
She **called him out** for being rude to the waiter.
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call the bluff
誰かにその権威や主張を証明するように挑戦する
Meaning
to challenge someone to prove their authority or claim
Example
She **called his bluff** when he threatened to quit.
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call the shots
責任を持ち、決定を下す
Meaning
to be in charge and make decisions
Example
In this company, the manager **calls the shots**.
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call the tune
コントロールする; 重要な決定を下す
Meaning
to be in control; to make important decisions
Example
In this company, the investors **call the tune**.
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call to action
観客から即時の反応を促す促し
Meaning
a prompt that encourages an immediate response from an audience
Example
Your ad must include a strong **call to action**.
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call to arms
特に原因を守るために行動を呼びかけること
Meaning
a call to take action, especially to defend a cause
Example
The leader’s speech was a **call to arms** for all citizens to fight corruption.
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call to mind
何かを思い出すこと
Meaning
to remember or recall something
Example
This song **calls to mind** my childhood days.
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call to order
会議や議論を公式に開始する
Meaning
to officially begin a meeting or discussion
Example
The chairperson **called the meeting to order** at 10 AM.
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Calm before the storm
嵐が始まる前の静けさ。
Meaning
A peaceful time before trouble or chaos starts.
Example
The office is quiet now, but it’s just **the calm before the storm**.
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calm down
落ち着く、または冷静になる
Meaning
to become less angry or upset
Example
Please **calm down**, everything is under control.
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can of worms
始めるとさらに問題を引き起こす可能性のある複雑な問題
Meaning
a complex problem that may cause more trouble once started
Example
AI bias is a **can of worms** that’s hard to fix.
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can't believe your eyes
あまりにも驚きすぎて、見ているものを疑う
Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you are seeing
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the snowfall.
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can’t wait
何かが起こるのをとても待ち望んでいる、または我慢できない
Meaning
to be very eager or impatient for something to happen
Example
I **can’t wait** to see the new movie!
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canary in the coal mine
潜在的な危険の早期警告
Meaning
an early warning of potential danger
Example
Melting glaciers are the **canary in the coal mine** for climate change.
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cancel culture
誰かが攻撃的なことをした後にその人への支援を撤回する行為
Meaning
the practice of withdrawing support from someone after they do something offensive
Example
Many celebrities fear **cancel culture** online.
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carbon neutral
排出された二酸化炭素の量と除去された量が等しい、正味ゼロの炭素フットプリントを達成すること
Meaning
achieving a net-zero carbon footprint, where the amount of carbon dioxide released is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere
Example
By planting trees and reducing emissions, the company is aiming to become **carbon neutral**.