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idiom
Fine tuning
何かを改善するための小さな調整
Meaning
small adjustments to improve something
Example
The plan just needs some **fine tuning** before we present it.
idiom
fine-tune
パフォーマンスを向上させるために小さな調整を行う
Meaning
to make small adjustments to improve performance
Example
The team **fine-tuned** the design before the final launch.
idiom
fingers crossed
良い結果または幸運を期待する
Meaning
hoping for good luck or a good result
Example
I have my **fingers crossed** for your exam results.
phrasal-verb
finish off
何かの最後の部分を終わらせる
Meaning
to complete the last part of something
Example
We just need to **finish off** the presentation slides before submitting the report.
phrasal-verb
finish up
何かを完了または終了する
Meaning
to complete or end something
Example
Let’s **finish up** this report before the meeting starts.
phrasal-verb
fire back
批判に対して迅速かつ怒りを込めて反応する
Meaning
to respond quickly and angrily to criticism
Example
When accused of lying, the minister **fired back** with a sharp remark.
phrasal-verb
fire back at
批評に対して怒ったり防衛的に返答する
Meaning
to respond angrily or defensively to criticism
Example
The minister **fired back at** the accusations with strong evidence.
phrasal-verb
fire someone up
誰かをインスパイアまたはエネルギーを与える
Meaning
to inspire or energize someone
Example
The coach’s words **fired up** the team before the final game.
idiom
fire up
誰かを興奮させるまたは動機付ける
Meaning
to excite or motivate someone
Example
The coach’s speech really **fired up** the players.
phrasal-verb
fire yourself up
自分を興奮させたり、やる気にさせたりする
Meaning
to make yourself feel excited or motivated about something
Example
He **fired himself up** before the race by listening to his favorite music.
idiom
firewall
ネットワークを不正アクセスから保護するために設計されたセキュリティシステム。
Meaning
A security system designed to protect a network from unauthorized access.
Example
The company installed a **firewall** to protect sensitive data from cyber attacks.
phrasal-verb
firm up decisions
選択肢を検討した後、決定を確認すること
Meaning
to confirm choices after considering options
Example
Let's **firm up decisions** now so vendors can start work tomorrow.
idiom
fish for
情報や称賛を得ようとする
Meaning
to try to get something such as information or praise
Example
He keeps **fishing for** compliments about his report.
B1 idiom
fish out of water
不快または場違いに感じる人
Meaning
Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place
Example
At the formal party, the casual dresser felt like a fish out of water.
phrasal-verb
fit around
他の活動や人々に合わせるために仕事やタスクを整理する
Meaning
to organize work or tasks to accommodate other activities or people
Example
She managed to **fit her schedule around** her team’s needs to ensure smooth collaboration.
idiom
fit as a fiddle
とても健康である
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but he’s **fit as a fiddle**.
idiom
fit for a king
非常に高い品質または豪華なもの
Meaning
something of very high quality or luxurious
Example
The dinner was **fit for a king**.
phrasal-verb
fit in
グループや環境の中で快適で受け入れられていると感じる
Meaning
to feel comfortable and accepted within a group or environment
Example
New employees often struggle to **fit in** at first.
phrasal-verb
fit in with
何かに合う、または適している
Meaning
to agree with or be suitable for something
Example
Her views **fit in with** the rest of the team.
phrasal-verb
fit into
グループや状況の一部として簡単に適応すること; 新しい環境に慣れること
Meaning
to become part of a group or situation easily; to adjust to a new environment
Example
It took me a few weeks to **fit into** the new office culture.
phrasal-verb
fit into society
新しい社会環境に適応すること
Meaning
to become accepted or comfortable within a new social environment
Example
Newcomers often struggle to **fit into society** when they move abroad.
idiom
Fit like a glove
完璧にフィットする。
Meaning
To fit perfectly.
Example
This dress **fits like a glove** on you!
phrasal-verb
fix up
何かを整理または計画すること; 何かを修理または準備すること
Meaning
to arrange or plan something; to repair or prepare something
Example
She offered to **fix up** a lunch meeting for next week.
phrasal-verb
fizzle out
強く始めた後、徐々に終了または失敗すること
Meaning
to gradually end or fail after starting strongly
Example
The hype around that new brand **fizzled out** after a few months.