Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
Many hands make light work
多くの人が助ければ、仕事は楽になる。
Meaning
Work becomes easier when many people help.
Example
Let’s all join in; **many hands make light work**.
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map out
何かを詳細に計画する
Meaning
to plan something in detail
Example
We should **map out** our marketing strategy for the next quarter.
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march to the beat of your own drum
独立して行動し、自分のアイデアに従う
Meaning
to act independently and follow your own ideas
Example
She doesn’t care about trends; she **marches to the beat of her own drum**.
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mark down
何かの価格を下げる
Meaning
to reduce the price of something
Example
The store **marked down** winter coats in March.
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mark up
何かの価格を上げる
Meaning
to increase the price of something
Example
Vendors plan to **mark up** prices during the festival.
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market forces
市場での商品とサービスの供給と需要に影響を与える経済的要因
Meaning
the economic factors affecting the supply and demand of goods and services in a market
Example
The price increase is driven by **market forces**, as demand for the product rises.
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market share
特定の会社や製品が支配している市場の部分
Meaning
the portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product
Example
The company increased its **market share** after launching the new product.
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Masterpiece
傑出した芸術や職人技の作品。
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry or craftsmanship.
Example
The sculpture he created is truly a **masterpiece**.
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masterpiece in the making
何かが素晴らしいものに成長している
Meaning
something developing into something great
Example
Her latest project looks like **a masterpiece in the making**.
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match made in heaven
完璧なロマンチックなカップル
Meaning
a perfect romantic couple
Example
Everyone says they are a **match made in heaven**.
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mea culpa
自分の過ちを認めるための表現
Meaning
an expression used to admit one's own fault
Example
He offered a public **mea culpa** for his earlier comments.
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measure out
特定の量を量って分ける
Meaning
to calculate and separate a specific amount
Example
Please **measure out** two cups of flour.
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measure twice, cut once
行動を起こす前に慎重に計画する
Meaning
to plan carefully before taking action
Example
Before starting the project, he always says **measure twice, cut once**.
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measure up
期待される基準を満たす
Meaning
to meet expected standards
Example
The new hire has to **measure up** to the team’s standards.
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media circus
過度またはセンセーショナルなメディア報道
Meaning
an excessive or sensationalized media coverage
Example
The trial turned into a **media circus**.
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Media frenzy
物語に対する過剰なメディアの注目や興奮。
Meaning
Excessive media attention or excitement over a story.
Example
The celebrity’s arrest created a **media frenzy**.
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meet and greet
人々が出会い、お互いを紹介するイベント
Meaning
an event where people meet and introduce themselves
Example
The company organized a **meet and greet** for new employees.
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meet halfway
互いに欲しいものの一部を受け入れることで妥協する
Meaning
to compromise by agreeing to part of what each person wants
Example
We decided to **meet halfway** and agree on a fair price.
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meet someone halfway
誰かと妥協することに同意する
Meaning
to agree to compromise with someone
Example
We finally **met each other halfway** and agreed on a solution.
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Meet your Waterloo
最終的で決定的な敗北に直面する。
Meaning
To face a final and decisive defeat.
Example
After years of success, the company finally **met its Waterloo** when sales plummeted.
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mend a broken heart
別れの後の感情的な痛みから癒える
Meaning
to heal from emotional pain after a breakup
Example
It takes time to **mend a broken heart**.
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mend fences
壊れた関係を修復する
Meaning
to repair a damaged relationship
Example
She called her friend to **mend fences** after their disagreement.
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mentor from the sidelines
直接その仕事に関わることなく誰かを指導すること
Meaning
to guide someone without directly getting involved in their work
Example
Sometimes, the best leaders **mentor from the sidelines** and let others take charge.
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mentor someone
誰かを指導または助言すること、通常は職業上の文脈で
Meaning
to guide or advise someone, typically in a professional context
Example
She has been asked to **mentor** the new recruits in the company.