Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
Lady Luck
幸運をもたらす女性として運を擬人化したもの
Meaning
personification of luck as a woman who brings good fortune
Example
**Lady Luck** was on our side when we won the match.
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laid-back
落ち着いていて、リラックスしていて、あまり怒らない
Meaning
calm, relaxed, and not easily upset
Example
He’s a very **laid-back** person who rarely gets angry.
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land a job
仕事を得る
Meaning
to successfully get a job
Example
He was thrilled to **land a job** at his dream company.
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latch onto
アイデアをすばやく受け入れるか、誰かとつながること。
Meaning
to quickly embrace an idea or connect with someone
Example
The students quickly **latched onto** the new study app.
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laugh off
何かを冗談として片付ける、真剣に受け取らない
Meaning
to dismiss something by treating it as a joke
Example
She tried to **laugh off** the mistake during the presentation.
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laugh your head off
大笑いする
Meaning
to laugh very loudly or uncontrollably
Example
The movie was so funny that we **laughed our heads off**.
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law and order
法を守ることによって維持される平和な状態
Meaning
a state of peace maintained by following laws
Example
The police are responsible for maintaining **law and order**.
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law of the jungle
強者の生存; 秩序や法律の欠如
Meaning
survival of the strongest; lack of order or law
Example
In war, the **law of the jungle** often applies.
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law-abiding citizen
いつも法律を守る人
Meaning
a person who always follows the law
Example
He is known as a **law-abiding citizen** in the community.
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lay all your cards on the table
自分の意図や計画をオープンにし、正直に話す
Meaning
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
Example
Let’s **lay all our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.
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lay aside
何かを一時的に脇に置く
Meaning
to put something away temporarily
Example
Please **lay aside** your phones during the briefing.
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Lay bricks for the future
将来の成功のために強固な基盤を築くこと。
Meaning
To build a strong foundation for future success.
Example
Education helps children **lay bricks for the future**.
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lay down
規則や原則を定める
Meaning
to establish a rule or principle
Example
The manager **laid down** clear guidelines for remote work.
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Lay down arms
戦うのをやめて降伏する
Meaning
to stop fighting and surrender
Example
After the long conflict, both sides decided to **lay down arms** and negotiate.
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lay down the law
ルールをはっきりと厳しく言う
Meaning
to state rules firmly and clearly
Example
The manager **laid down the law** about punctuality.
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lay into
誰かを厳しく非難する
Meaning
to criticize someone harshly
Example
Instead of **laying into** the intern, offer some guidance.
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lay it on the line
何かについて非常に明確または直接的であること
Meaning
to be very clear or direct about something
Example
I'll **lay it on the line**—if we don't improve, we'll lose investors.
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lay it on thick
お世辞やお世辞を誇張する
Meaning
to exaggerate praise or flattery
Example
She really **laid it on thick** when complimenting her boss.
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lay off
仕事やお金が不足しているために誰かを解雇する
Meaning
to dismiss someone from a job due to lack of work or money
Example
The company hopes to avoid having to **lay off** employees.
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lay one’s cards on the table
自分の意図や感情について率直で正直であること
Meaning
to be open and honest about one’s intentions or feelings
Example
It’s time to **lay our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.
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lay out
何かを明確に整理または説明する
Meaning
to arrange or explain something clearly
Example
He will **lay out** the budget during the meeting.
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lay the blame on
誰かを何か悪いことの責任者として非難する
Meaning
to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad.
Example
They tried to **lay the blame on** the new employee.
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lay the foundation
何かの基礎や出発点を作る
Meaning
to create the base or starting point for something
Example
They worked hard to **lay the foundation** for future growth.
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lay up
後で使うために何かを取っておく
Meaning
to keep something in reserve for later use
Example
We should **lay up** extra supplies before winter.