Expression Cards
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in one’s element
自分が得意なことや楽しんでいることをする
Meaning
doing something one is good at or enjoys
Example
He’s **in his element** when he’s cooking for friends.
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in orbit
大きな興奮または活動の状態にある
Meaning
in a state of great excitement or activity
Example
The team was **in orbit** after the big win.
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in over one’s head
自分では扱えないほど難しいことに関わっている
Meaning
to be involved in something too difficult to handle
Example
He’s **in over his head** with this complex project.
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in safe hands
信頼できる人によって守られたり世話されたりしていること。
Meaning
Being protected or taken care of by someone trustworthy.
Example
Don’t worry about the kids, they’re **in safe hands** with Grandma.
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in seventh heaven
大きな幸福の状態にある
Meaning
in a state of great happiness
Example
They were **in seventh heaven** during their honeymoon.
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in so many words
何かをはっきりと直接言うこと
Meaning
to say something clearly and directly
Example
He didn’t say it **in so many words**, but I knew what he meant.
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In someone’s corner
困っているときに誰かを支える、そばにいる
Meaning
To support or stand by someone in times of need
Example
I always know my family will be **in my corner** when things go wrong.
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in someone’s good books
誰かに好かれるまたは承認される
Meaning
to be liked or approved by someone
Example
She’s **in her boss’s good books** after completing the project early.
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in stitches
笑いが止まらない
Meaning
laughing uncontrollably
Example
His joke had everyone **in stitches**.
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in the back of one's mind
完全に注意を向けずに何かを考えていること
Meaning
thinking about something without giving it full attention
Example
I've always had this idea **in the back of my mind**, but never really acted on it.
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in the black
黒字である; 財政的に安定している
Meaning
making a profit; financially stable
Example
Our company is finally **in the black** after two years.
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In the blink of an eye
とても早く、ほとんど瞬時に。
Meaning
Very quickly, almost instantaneously.
Example
The discovery of the new planet happened **in the blink of an eye**.
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In the calm before the storm
困難な状況や対立が起こる前の平穏な時期。
Meaning
A peaceful period before a difficult situation or conflict arises.
Example
The office was quiet, **in the calm before the storm**, as they prepared for the big meeting.
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in the clear
無罪または疑いがない
Meaning
not guilty or free from suspicion
Example
After the investigation, he was found to be **in the clear**.
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in the cloud
インターネットを介してリモートサーバー上に保存または管理される
Meaning
stored or managed on remote servers via the internet
Example
All our data is now **in the cloud**.
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in the dark web
違法行為のために使用されるインターネットの隠れたまたは秘密の部分
Meaning
in a hidden or secret part of the internet used for illegal activities
Example
Stolen credentials often end up **in the dark web**.
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in the doldrums
長時間悲しいまたは退屈な気持ちでいる
Meaning
feeling sad or bored for a long time
Example
He’s been **in the doldrums** since his team lost.
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in the driver's seat
状況を支配する立場にいる
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, she was **in the driver’s seat** of the company.
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in the dumps
気分が悲しいまたは落ち込んでいる
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
After the argument, he was really **in the dumps**.
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In the eye of the beholder
美しさや価値は主観的で、見る人によって異なります。
Meaning
Beauty or value is subjective and dependent on the viewer.
Example
Art is truly **in the eye of the beholder**, as different people have different tastes.
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in the footsteps of
誰かの例やキャリアを追う
Meaning
to follow someone’s example or career path
Example
She followed **in the footsteps of** her father, becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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in the heat of the moment
衝動的または感情的に行動する、考えずに
Meaning
acting impulsively or emotionally, without thinking
Example
I said some things I regret **in the heat of the moment**.
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in the hot seat
困難または不快な立場にあること、しばしば公衆の注目を浴びる
Meaning
to be in a difficult or uncomfortable position, often with public scrutiny
Example
After the controversy, the mayor was **in the hot seat** for several days.
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In the know
ほとんどの人が持っていない情報を持っている。
Meaning
Having information that most people do not have.
Example
She’s always **in the know** about company secrets.