Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
off script
準備された計画やスピーチから外れる
Meaning
to deviate from a prepared plan or speech
Example
During the meeting, he went **off script** and made some bold statements.
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off the air
放送が終了した
Meaning
no longer being broadcasted
Example
The show went **off the air** after ten years.
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off the beaten path
珍しいまたは独自のことをする
Meaning
doing something unusual or original
Example
Her ideas are always **off the beaten path**.
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off the beaten track
多くの人が訪れない場所に; 遠隔地や珍しい場所
Meaning
in a place not visited by many people; remote or unusual
Example
We found a lovely beach **off the beaten track**.
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off the cuff
準備なしで話すまたは行動する
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation
Example
He gave an **off the cuff** remark that impressed everyone.
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off the hook
何かに対する非難や責任から解放される
Meaning
to be free from blame or responsibility for something
Example
He was **off the hook** after his friend confessed.
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off the rails
制御不能または混乱するようになる
Meaning
to become uncontrolled or chaotic
Example
After his friend moved away, his life went **off the rails**.
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off the top of my head
あまり考えずに、準備なしで
Meaning
without much thought or preparation
Example
Off the top of my head, I’d say we need more time.
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off the top of one's head
深く考えずに何かを言うこと
Meaning
to say something without thinking carefully or checking
Example
**Off the top of my head**, I think there are five options.
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off the top of your head
深く考えたり準備をせずに何かを言う
Meaning
to say something without deep thinking or preparation
Example
I can’t remember the exact number **off the top of my head**.
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off the wall
珍しいまたは型破り
Meaning
unusual or unconventional
Example
His ideas are often **off the wall**, but they sometimes work.
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off to a flying start
何かを非常に成功した方法で始めること
Meaning
to begin something, like a journey, very successfully
Example
Our trip was **off to a flying start** with perfect weather.
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offbeat
異常; 規範から外れている
Meaning
unusual; different from the norm
Example
His **offbeat** sense of humor makes everyone laugh.
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offline mode
インターネットから切断されているか利用できない状態
Meaning
a state of being disconnected from the internet or unavailable
Example
He’s been in **offline mode** all weekend, not answering any messages.
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offstage
公共の注目から外れた、または私生活の中で
Meaning
outside of public attention or in private life
Example
He is very different **offstage** than he appears in his shows.
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old buddy old pal
長年の友人を親しみを込めて呼ぶ言い方。
Meaning
An affectionate way to refer to a longtime friend.
Example
Hey **old buddy old pal**, long time no see!
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old flame
過去にロマンチックな関係があった人
Meaning
a person one had a romantic relationship with in the past
Example
He met his **old flame** at the reunion.
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old friend
長い間知っている友達
Meaning
a friend you have known for a long time
Example
I met an **old friend** from college yesterday.
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old friends are gold
古い友達は貴重で価値のあるものです
Meaning
old friends are precious and valuable
Example
I always say, **old friends are gold**.
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Old hat
時代遅れで、もう興味を引かないもの
Meaning
Something that is outdated or no longer interesting
Example
That style is **old hat** now—no one wears it anymore.
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Old school
伝統的な考えや価値観を持つ; 現代的ではない
Meaning
Having traditional ideas or values; not modern
Example
My father still prefers handwritten letters; he’s really **old school**.
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olive branch
平和または和解のジェスチャー
Meaning
a gesture of peace or reconciliation
Example
The president extended an **olive branch** by inviting his rival to the summit.
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On a shoestring budget
非常に少ないお金で何かをする、または生きる。
Meaning
To live or do something with very little money.
Example
They traveled across Asia **on a shoestring budget**.
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on air
ライブ放送; テレビまたはラジオで放送される
Meaning
broadcasting live; being aired on television or radio
Example
The radio show will be **on air** from 7 to 9 PM.