Expression Cards
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idiom
forbidden fruit
魅力的だが許されない、または道徳的に間違っている何か
Meaning
something attractive but not allowed or morally wrong
Example
For teenagers, breaking rules often feels like **forbidden fruit**.
phrasal-verb
forecast for
未来の特定の時間に起こることを予測する
Meaning
to predict what will happen at a particular time in the future
Example
Experts **forecast for** heavy rainfall next month due to climate change.
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forever grateful
長い間何かに感謝している
Meaning
thankful for something for a long time
Example
I’ll be **forever grateful** for what you’ve done.
phrasal-verb
forge partnerships with
他者との強力な作業関係を築く
Meaning
to build strong working relationships with others
Example
Our diplomats **forge partnerships with** innovators at global forums.
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forgive and forget
誰かの過ちを忘れて怒らないこと
Meaning
to stop being angry and not remember someone’s mistake
Example
Let’s **forgive and forget** and move on.
phrasal-verb
forgive for
誰かに対して何かについて怒ったり恨んだりするのをやめる
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for something
Example
She **forgave him for** lying to her.
phrasal-verb
forgive from within
心の中で本当に誰かを許す
Meaning
to truly forgive someone deep in your heart
Example
To heal completely, you need to **forgive from within**.
phrasal-verb
forgive someone for
誰かがしたことに対して怒りを止める
Meaning
to stop being angry with someone for what they did
Example
She finally **forgave him for** lying.
phrasal-verb
forgive yourself
過去の過ちを自分で責めるのをやめる
Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself** to move forward peacefully.
phrasal-verb
forgive yourself for
過去の過ちのために自分を責めるのをやめる
Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself for** what happened and move forward.
phrasal-verb
fork out
嫌々お金を使う
Meaning
to spend money unwillingly
Example
We had to **fork out** a lot of money for the car repairs.
idiom
form follows function
建物や物の形は、その目的や機能に主に関連すべきである
Meaning
the shape of a building or object should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose
Example
In modern architecture, **form follows function** is a principle that's widely accepted.
idiom
Fortune favors the bold
リスクを取る者は成功する可能性が高い。
Meaning
Those who take risks are more likely to be successful.
Example
Remember, **fortune favors the bold**, so don’t be afraid to invest in new opportunities.
idiom
forty winks
短い昼寝
Meaning
a short nap or brief sleep
Example
He likes to take **forty winks** after work.
phrasal-verb
forward to
受け取ったメッセージを他の人に送る
Meaning
to send a received message to another person
Example
Can you **forward** this message **to** the manager?
phrasal-verb
foster cooperation
国々の間で相互支援またはチームワークを促進し、発展させる
Meaning
to encourage and develop mutual assistance or teamwork between nations
Example
The UN's goal is to **foster cooperation** among its members.
phrasal-verb
foster in
誰かまたはグループ内で特定の品質やアイデアの発展を促進する
Meaning
to promote the development of a quality or idea within someone or a group
Example
The program aims to **foster in** participants a sense of responsibility.
phrasal-verb
foster mutual respect
グループまたは国々の間で理解と尊敬を促進する
Meaning
to encourage understanding and appreciation between groups or countries
Example
Cultural exchanges help **foster mutual respect** among nations.
idiom
frame of mind
人の気分や精神状態
Meaning
a person's mood or mental state
Example
He’s not in the right **frame of mind** to make decisions.
phrasal-verb
frame setbacks as lessons
問題を学びの機会として説明する
Meaning
to describe problems as opportunities to learn
Example
We **frame setbacks as lessons** so the team stays optimistic.
idiom
Frankenstein’s monster
創造者に反抗する創造物。
Meaning
A creation that turns against its creator.
Example
Social media became a **Frankenstein’s monster** for its inventors.
phrasal-verb
freak about
何かについて非常に不安やイライラすること
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
She **freaked about** the upcoming interview.
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freak out
非常に不安、動揺、または怖がること
Meaning
to become very anxious, upset, or scared
Example
She **freaked out** when she saw the spider.
phrasal-verb
freak out about
何かについて非常に不安または動揺する
Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
People often **freak out about** deadlines and performance reviews.