Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
hockey stick growth
ゆっくりした進歩の後に急激な成長
Meaning
a sharp increase in growth after a period of slow progress
Example
The startup saw **hockey stick growth** after launching their new feature.
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hold accountable
誰かを自分の行動に責任を持たせる
Meaning
to make someone responsible for their actions
Example
Managers should be **held accountable** for their team's results.
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hold all the cards
状況を制御したり影響を与えたりするために強い立場にいること
Meaning
to be in a strong position to control or influence a situation
Example
In the negotiations, the buyer **held all the cards**.
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hold back on
何かを遅らせるか減らすこと
Meaning
to delay or reduce doing something
Example
Let’s **hold back on** hiring until sales improve.
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hold down
何かを低いレベルに保つ
Meaning
to keep something at a low level
Example
It’s tough to **hold down** rent costs in this city.
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hold forth
トピックについて長々と話すこと
Meaning
to speak at length about a topic
Example
He loved to **hold forth** on travel stories.
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Hold it together with duct tape
悪い状態や限られた資源にもかかわらず何かを動かし続けること。
Meaning
To keep something functioning despite poor condition or limited resources.
Example
The old car is barely running—we’re **holding it together with duct tape**.
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hold off
何かを延期する
Meaning
to delay doing something
Example
Let’s **hold off** on finalizing the order until we confirm the budget.
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hold oneself accountable
自分の行動や決定に責任を持つ
Meaning
to take responsibility for one's actions or decisions
Example
A true leader **holds himself accountable** for the team’s failures.
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hold onto
何かを保持する
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
Hold onto your receipts until the refund clears.
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Hold out
長時間生き延びるか、抵抗し続けること。
Meaning
Continue to survive or resist for a long time.
Example
They managed to **hold out** until help arrived.
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hold out for
自分が欲しいものを手に入れるために待つ
Meaning
to wait to get exactly what you want
Example
She’ll **hold out for** a better offer before signing.
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hold over
何かを後の時間に延期する
Meaning
to postpone something to a later time
Example
They had to **hold over** the vote until next week.
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hold someone accountable
誰かに自分の行動の責任を取らせる
Meaning
to make someone take responsibility for their actions
Example
It’s important to **hold people accountable** for their mistakes.
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hold sway
他人に大きな影響力や権力を持つ
Meaning
to have great influence or power over others
Example
The leader **held sway** over the entire organization.
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hold the fort
誰かがいない間に責任を持つ
Meaning
to be in charge while someone is away
Example
Can you **hold the fort** while I'm at the meeting?
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hold the reins
何かを管理する、または状況を担当する
Meaning
to be in control of something or in charge of a situation
Example
She’s the one who **holds the reins** of the team, making sure everything runs smoothly.
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hold the upper hand
他人よりも力や優位を持っている
Meaning
to have more power or advantage over others
Example
Negotiations continued, but the buyer **held the upper hand**.
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hold the vision
明確な方向性や目標を維持する
Meaning
to maintain a clear sense of direction or goal
Example
Leaders who **hold the vision** can guide their teams through difficult times.
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hold up your end
何かに完全にうんざりしているか、苛立っている
Meaning
to fulfill your part of an agreement or duty
Example
If you **hold up your end**, the project will succeed.
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hold your fire
行動や反応を遅らせる
Meaning
to delay taking action or making a response
Example
He told his team to **hold their fire** until he gave the signal.
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hold your ground
自分の立場や意見を変えないこと
Meaning
to refuse to change your position or opinion
Example
She **held her ground** even when others disagreed.
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Hold your head high
失敗や困難の後でも誇りと自信を持ち続けること。
Meaning
To be proud and confident even after failure or hardship.
Example
Even after losing, she **held her head high**.
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hold your horses
辛抱強く待つ; 待て
Meaning
to be patient; to wait
Example
**Hold your horses**! The show hasn’t started yet.