Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
gain ground
進展を遂げるか前進する
Meaning
to make progress or advance
Example
The company has been **gaining ground** in the tech industry.
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gain the upper ground
優位または優越な立場を得ること
Meaning
to achieve a position of advantage or superiority
Example
The opposition **gained the upper ground** after the scandal.
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gain the upper hand
誰かに対する支配または優位性を得る
Meaning
to get control or advantage over someone
Example
Through smart negotiation, the ambassador **gained the upper hand**.
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game changer
すべてを劇的に変えるアイデアや出来事
Meaning
an idea or event that changes everything significantly
Example
The new app was a real **game changer** for the company.
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Game of thrones
権力や支配を巡る争い、しばしば操作や競争が関わる
Meaning
A struggle for power or control, often involving manipulation and rivalry
Example
The election turned into a **game of thrones** with leaders fighting for dominance.
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game plan
慎重に考え抜かれた戦略
Meaning
a carefully thought-out strategy
Example
We need a solid **game plan** before meeting the investors.
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garbage in, garbage out
欠陥のある入力データは欠陥のある結果を生む
Meaning
flawed input data will produce flawed results
Example
If the training data is poor, the AI model will fail — **garbage in, garbage out**.
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gather around
誰かまたは何かの周りに集まる
Meaning
to come together around someone or something
Example
Kids **gathered around** to watch the science demo.
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gather up
物を集める
Meaning
to collect things together
Example
Let’s **gather up** the supplies before the workshop.
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gear down
活動のペースを遅くする
Meaning
to slow the pace of activity
Example
We can **gear down** after the product launch is stable.
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gear toward
特定のグループに向けて何かを設計する、または目指す
Meaning
to design or aim something for a particular group
Example
The course is **geared toward** new managers.
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gear up
何かに対してエネルギッシュに準備する
Meaning
to prepare energetically for something
Example
The team is **gearing up** for the product launch next week.
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gear up for
何かに備える
Meaning
to prepare for something
Example
The engineers are **gearing up for** the final test run.
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gear up to
何かをするためにエネルギッシュに準備する
Meaning
to prepare energetically to do something
Example
We’re **gearing up to** launch the app next month.
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gears in motion
プロセスが始まり、進行しています
Meaning
the process has started and is progressing
Example
Once the plan was approved, the **gears were in motion**.
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get a clean bill of health
医師に完全に健康であると宣言されること
Meaning
to be declared completely healthy by a doctor
Example
After his check-up, he **got a clean bill of health**.
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get a degree
正式な教育課程を修了する
Meaning
to complete a formal education program
Example
She worked hard to **get a degree** in engineering.
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get a foot in the door
何かを達成するための第一歩を踏み出すこと、特に仕事を得ること
Meaning
to take the first step towards achieving something, especially a job
Example
He took an internship to **get a foot in the door** of the company.
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get a good deal
低価格で何かを買う; バーゲンをする
Meaning
to buy something at a low price; to make a bargain
Example
I **got a good deal** on this phone online.
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get a grasp of
何かを完全に理解する
Meaning
to understand something fully
Example
It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.
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get a grip
感情をコントロールして賢く行動すること
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and **get a grip** on yourself!
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get a grip on yourself
感情をコントロールして落ち着くこと
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave calmly
Example
You need to **get a grip on yourself** before talking to your boss.
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get a handle on something
何かを理解するまたはコントロールを得ること
Meaning
to understand or gain control of something
Example
I'm trying to **get a handle on** the new software.
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get a kick out of
何かを非常に楽しむ
Meaning
to enjoy something very much
Example
He really **gets a kick out of** playing video games with his kids.