Expression Cards
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idiom
fail forward
失敗から学び成長すること
Meaning
to learn and grow from failure
Example
Don’t be afraid to **fail forward** and learn from your mistakes.
idiom
fail to deliver
期待に応えられなかったり、タスクを成功裏に完了できなかったりすること
Meaning
to not meet expectations or complete a task successfully
Example
The company promised improvements but failed to **deliver** on its promises.
idiom
fail to plan is plan to fail
適切な計画がないと、失敗は避けられない
Meaning
without proper planning, failure is inevitable
Example
**Failing to plan is planning to fail**, so prepare early.
idiom
Failure is the mother of success
成功はしばしば失敗から学んだ後に訪れます。
Meaning
Success often comes after learning from failures.
Example
Don’t worry about failing; **failure is the mother of success**.
idiom
faint-hearted
勇気や決断力の欠如
Meaning
lacking courage or determination
Example
Climbing this mountain is not for the **faint-hearted**.
idiom
fair and square
正直で率直; 不正行為なし
Meaning
honest and straightforward; without cheating
Example
She won the competition **fair and square**.
idiom
Fair enough
相手の意見を理解または受け入れることを示すために使う
Meaning
Used to show you understand or accept someone’s point
Example
‘We can’t afford it now.’ ‘**Fair enough**, maybe later.’
idiom
fair-weather friend
物事がうまくいっているときだけ友達でいる人
Meaning
a person who is only your friend when things are good
Example
A **fair-weather friend** will leave you when things get tough.
idiom
Faith can move mountains
強い信念は不可能を達成することができます。
Meaning
Strong belief can achieve the impossible.
Example
He believes that **faith can move mountains** when you truly believe.
idiom
faith moves mountains
強い信念は大きなことを達成できる
Meaning
strong belief can achieve great things
Example
Keep believing in yourself—**faith moves mountains**.
idiom
faithful to the end
長い間忠実で支え続ける
Meaning
staying loyal and supportive for a long time
Example
She was **faithful to the end** in her relationship.
idiom
fake it till you make it
本当に自信がつくまで、自信があるふりをすること。
Meaning
to act confidently until you actually feel confident
Example
**Fake it till you make it**—confidence will follow.
idiom
fake news
ニュースとして提示される偽のまたは誤解を招く情報
Meaning
false or misleading information presented as news
Example
Be careful not to believe in **fake news** spread on social media.
phrasal-verb
fall apart
粉々になる; 完全に失敗する
Meaning
to break into pieces; to fail completely
Example
Their marriage **fell apart** after years of arguments.
phrasal-verb
fall back
後退する; 退却する
Meaning
to move backward; to retreat
Example
The soldiers had to **fall back** after losing ground.
phrasal-verb
fall back into
以前の状態や習慣に戻る
Meaning
to return to a previous state or habit
Example
He **fell back into** his old routine after the vacation.
phrasal-verb
fall back into friendship
対立後に自然に再び友達になること
Meaning
to become friends again naturally after a conflict
Example
After a few months, they **fell back into friendship** as if nothing happened.
idiom
fall back on
最初の選択肢が失敗したときに何かに頼る
Meaning
to rely on something when the first option fails
Example
If the deal falls through, we’ll **fall back on** our backup plan.
idiom
fall behind
スケジュールや進捗についていけないこと
Meaning
to fail to keep up with a schedule or progress
Example
If we miss another deadline, we’ll **fall behind** on the project.
phrasal-verb
fall behind in
他の人と比べて何かで進捗が遅れる
Meaning
to not make as much progress as others in something
Example
If you skip classes, you might **fall behind in** your studies.
phrasal-verb
fall behind in exports
輸出で遅れを取る
Meaning
to lag in selling goods to foreign countries
Example
The nation has **fallen behind in exports** due to weak demand abroad.
phrasal-verb
fall behind on
時間通りまたは予定通りに何かをするのに失敗する
Meaning
to fail to do something on time or as planned
Example
He **fell behind on** his rent payments last month.
phrasal-verb
fall behind schedule
計画通りに進んでいない
Meaning
to not be progressing as quickly as planned
Example
Construction has **fallen behind schedule** due to bad weather.
phrasal-verb
fall down
地面に落ちる; 何かに失敗する
Meaning
to drop to the ground; to fail at something
Example
He **fell down** while running in the park.