Expression Cards: idiom
52 cards available.
idiom
nip it in the bud
問題が悪化する前に止める
Meaning
to stop a problem before it gets worse
Example
We should **nip it in the bud** before it becomes serious.
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nitpick
些細な欠点を見つける
Meaning
to find small, unimportant faults in something
Example
Stop **nitpicking** every little mistake I make!
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No comment
質問に答えないこと
Meaning
Refusing to answer a question
Example
The spokesperson simply said **no comment** to all questions.
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No doubt about it
完全な同意を表すときに使う
Meaning
Used to express complete agreement
Example
**No doubt about it**, she deserves the award.
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No guts, no glory
勇気がなければ、成功は得られません。
Meaning
Without courage, you can’t achieve success.
Example
He took the challenge—**no guts, no glory**.
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No man is an island
人々は支援とつながりのために他者を必要としています。
Meaning
People need others for support and connection.
Example
We all need help sometimes because **no man is an island**.
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no pain, no gain
痛みなくして得られるものはない
Meaning
you have to work hard to achieve success
Example
He practices every day because he believes **no pain, no gain**.
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No risk, no reward
リスクを取らなければ、何も達成できません。
Meaning
You can't expect to achieve something without taking risks.
Example
To get ahead in life, you have to understand that **no risk, no reward**.
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no rocket scientist
あまり賢くない; 天才ではない
Meaning
not very intelligent; not a genius
Example
He’s **no rocket scientist**, but he works hard.
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no strings attached
特別な条件や制限なし
Meaning
with no special conditions or restrictions
Example
They offered me a free trial with **no strings attached**.
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no such luck
期待していたことが起こらなかったときに使われる表現
Meaning
used when something hoped for did not happen
Example
I hoped to win the lottery, but **no such luck**.
idiom
no worries
すべてが順調であるか、問題がないことを言うために使われる
Meaning
used to say that everything is fine or there is no problem
Example
**No worries**, I’ll take care of it.
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nod in agreement
うなずいて同意を示す
Meaning
to show agreement by nodding
Example
Everyone **nodded in agreement** when the plan was explained.
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nod off
座っているときに突然眠り込むこと
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly, especially when sitting
Example
He **nodded off** during the boring lecture.
idiom
nose around
好奇心で情報を探す
Meaning
to search for information in a curious way
Example
Reporters began to **nose around** after the leak.
idiom
nose for news
面白い話を見つける直感
Meaning
an instinct for finding interesting stories
Example
Good reporters have a natural **nose for news**.
idiom
nose to the grindstone
長い間集中して一生懸命働くこと
Meaning
to focus and work hard for a long time
Example
He kept his **nose to the grindstone** and got promoted.
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Nosey parker
他人のことに過剰に興味を持つ人。
Meaning
Someone who is too interested in other people's business.
Example
Stop being a **nosey parker** and mind your own business!
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not born yesterday
簡単に騙されない; 経験豊かで賢い
Meaning
not easily fooled; experienced and smart
Example
Don’t try to trick me — I was **not born yesterday**.
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not lose heart
自信や勇気を失わない
Meaning
to not lose confidence or courage
Example
**Don’t lose heart**; success takes time.
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not my cup of tea
自分の好みや趣味ではないもの
Meaning
not something one likes or enjoys
Example
Watching cricket is **not my cup of tea**.
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not the sharpest tool in the shed
あまり賢くない
Meaning
not very intelligent
Example
He’s kind but **not the sharpest tool in the shed**.
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note down
覚えておくために書き留める
Meaning
to write something so you remember it
Example
Please **note down** the action items before we leave.
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nothing to write home about
特に特別でも面白くもない
Meaning
not special or interesting
Example
The movie was **nothing to write home about**.