Expression Cards
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on the fence
何かについて決めかねている、または不確かである
Meaning
undecided or unsure about something
Example
She’s still **on the fence** about moving abroad.
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on the front line
何かの最も活発または危険な部分に直接関与している
Meaning
directly involved in the most active or dangerous part of something
Example
Doctors were **on the front line** during the pandemic.
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on the go
常に忙しいか活発である; よく旅行する
Meaning
always busy or active; traveling a lot
Example
She's always **on the go** with her work trips.
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on the grapevine
噂やゴシップを間接的に聞く
Meaning
to hear gossip or rumor indirectly
Example
I heard **on the grapevine** that they’re getting divorced.
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on the gravy train
少ない努力で大量のお金を得る状況にあること
Meaning
to be in a situation where one makes a lot of money with little effort
Example
He’s been riding **on the gravy train** since he took over the family business.
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on the horizon
すぐに起こりそう
Meaning
likely to happen soon
Example
A new product launch is **on the horizon**.
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on the house
無料で；店のサービスで
Meaning
free of charge; paid for by the establishment
Example
The drinks were **on the house** tonight.
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on the level
正直で誠実; 騙そうとしない
Meaning
honest and sincere; not trying to deceive
Example
You can trust her—she’s **on the level**.
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on the line
危険にさらされている；失う危険がある
Meaning
at risk; in danger of being lost
Example
The company’s reputation is **on the line** after the failed shipment.
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on the market
販売中
Meaning
available for sale
Example
Their house has been **on the market** for over six months.
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on the mend
病気やけがから回復している
Meaning
recovering from an illness or injury
Example
I was sick last week, but I’m **on the mend** now.
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on the money
正確または的確
Meaning
exactly correct or accurate
Example
His prediction about the stock was **on the money**.
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on the radar
監視または検討中の何か
Meaning
something that is being monitored or considered
Example
The new scientific theory is now **on the radar** of researchers across the world.
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on the rebound
別れた後すぐに新しい関係を始める
Meaning
starting a new relationship soon after a breakup
Example
He started dating again **on the rebound**.
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On the record
公式に述べられ、報告可能
Meaning
Officially stated and reportable
Example
She made her statement **on the record** during the interview.
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on the right side of the law
合法的に行動する; 法律を破らない
Meaning
acting legally; not breaking any laws
Example
He wants to stay **on the right side of the law**.
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on the right track
成功に向かって正しい方向に進んでいる
Meaning
to be going in the correct direction to achieve success
Example
Your plan sounds great — you’re **on the right track**.
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on the rise
価値や数が増加している
Meaning
increasing or growing in value or number
Example
Tech stocks are **on the rise** this quarter.
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on the rocks
困難に直面しているか、失敗する可能性がある（特に関係や結婚）
Meaning
in trouble or likely to fail (especially a relationship or marriage)
Example
Their marriage is **on the rocks** after constant arguments.
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on the run
警察に捕まるのを避けようとする
Meaning
trying to avoid being caught by the police
Example
The suspect has been **on the run** for three days.
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on the same page
何かについて同意するか、同じ理解を持つこと
Meaning
to agree or have the same understanding about something
Example
Before we continue, let’s make sure we’re **on the same page**.
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on the same playing field
同じ条件または平等なチャンスで
Meaning
in the same conditions or with equal chances
Example
We’re now **on the same playing field** as our competitors.
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on the same wavelength
誰かと似たような考え方をする
Meaning
to think in a similar way as someone else
Example
My best friend and I are always **on the same wavelength**.
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on the sly
秘密で; 狡猾な方法で
Meaning
secretly; in a sneaky way
Example
He met her **on the sly** without telling anyone.