Expression Cards
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idiom
move up the ladder
昇進するか、仕事で進展すること
Meaning
to be promoted or advance in one’s job
Example
She hopes to **move up the ladder** by the end of the year.
idiom
move up the ranks
時間とともに高いポジションに昇進する
Meaning
to be promoted to higher positions over time
Example
He started as an assistant but quickly **moved up the ranks**.
phrasal-verb
move up the value chain
より高度または高価な製品を生産する方向に進む
Meaning
to shift toward producing more advanced or higher-value products
Example
The nation is working to **move up the value chain** by investing in technology.
phrasal-verb
move upward in mindset
よりポジティブで自信に満ちた考え方を発展させる
Meaning
to develop a more positive and confident way of thinking
Example
With the right attitude, you can **move upward in mindset** easily.
phrasal-verb
move with
変化するトレンドや環境に合わせて調整する
Meaning
to adjust according to changing trends or environments
Example
Companies that **move with** the market survive longer.
idiom
move with the times
社会や技術の進化に合わせて変化し適応すること
Meaning
to change and adapt as things in society or technology change
Example
Businesses must **move with the times** to stay relevant.
idiom
much obliged
丁寧に感謝を表現するために使用される
Meaning
used to express thanks politely
Example
I'm **much obliged** for your help today.
idiom
mud-slinging
特に政治において、誰かを批判してその評判を傷つける行為
Meaning
the act of criticizing someone, especially in politics, to harm their reputation
Example
The debate turned into **mud-slinging** very quickly.
idiom
mull over
何かについて慎重に考える
Meaning
to think carefully about something
Example
Take a day to **mull over** the offer.
idiom
mums the word
秘密について沈黙を守る
Meaning
keep silent about a secret
Example
**Mum’s the word** about the new project.
idiom
music to my ears
あなたを幸せまたは満足させるもの
Meaning
something that makes you feel happy or pleased
Example
Hearing that the concert was extended was **music to my ears**.
idiom
music to one’s ears
誰かをとても幸せにするもの、または嬉しくさせるもの
Meaning
something that makes someone feel very happy or pleased
Example
The news of his promotion was **music to his ears**.
phrasal-verb
mute yourself
他の人があなたを聞けないようにマイクをオフにする
Meaning
to turn off your microphone so others can’t hear you
Example
Don’t forget to **mute yourself** when you’re not speaking.
idiom
mutton dressed as lamb
年上の人が若く見せようとする
Meaning
an older person trying to look younger
Example
People laughed when she wore teenage clothes — they said she was **mutton dressed as lamb**.
idiom
my bad
小さな間違いを軽く認める言い方
Meaning
a casual way to admit a small mistake
Example
Oh, I forgot to bring your book — **my bad**!
idiom
My two cents
私の個人的な意見や提案
Meaning
My personal opinion or suggestion
Example
That’s just my two cents, but I think we should wait.
idiom
my way or the highway
誰かがあなたのルールを受け入れるか、立ち去る必要があると言うために使われます
Meaning
used to say that someone must accept your rules or leave
Example
The boss said it's **my way or the highway**.