Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
pass with flying colors
素晴らしく成功するか、優れた結果を達成すること
Meaning
to succeed brilliantly or achieve something with excellence
Example
She **passed the exam with flying colors**.
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pat on the back
誰かが何かをうまくやったことを称賛すること
Meaning
to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well
Example
You deserve a **pat on the back** for your effort.
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pat yourself on the back
何かをうまくやった自分を褒める
Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
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patch over
問題を本当に解決せずに覆い隠す
Meaning
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
Example
We can’t just **patch over** the security flaws.
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patch things up
けんかの後に関係を修復する
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
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patch together
何かを急いで粗雑に組み立てる
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
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patch up
何かを修理する、または壊れた関係を改善する
Meaning
to repair something or improve a damaged relationship
Example
They managed to **patch up** their friendship after the argument.
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patience is a virtue
忍耐は美徳です
Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, **patience is a virtue**, so take your time.
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Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet
待つのは辛いが、結果は良い。
Meaning
Although waiting is hard, it results in good outcomes.
Example
It might be tough, but **patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet**.
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Patience pays off
忍耐は最終的に良い結果をもたらします。
Meaning
Being patient will eventually lead to positive results.
Example
I know you’ve been waiting for a long time, but trust me, **patience pays off**.
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pave the way
他の人が進歩しやすくする
Meaning
to make progress easier for others to follow
Example
Her research **paved the way** for future discoveries.
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pay a compliment
誰かに賞賛や敬意を表す
Meaning
to give praise or admiration to someone
Example
He always knows how to **pay a compliment** to make someone feel better.
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pay attention to
何かに注意を払うか、注意深く聞く
Meaning
to listen carefully or give thought to something
Example
You should **pay attention to** the details of the project.
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Pay dividends
後で利益や報酬をもたらす。
Meaning
To bring benefits or rewards later.
Example
Investing in education always **pays dividends** in the long run.
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pay it forward
親切を受けた後、他の人に親切をすること
Meaning
to do something kind for someone else after receiving kindness
Example
After receiving help from a stranger, he decided to **pay it forward** by helping someone in need.
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pay off
努力の結果として良い結果を得る
Meaning
to yield good results after effort
Example
All those late nights finally **paid off** during the launch.
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Pay the piper
自分の行動や決定の結果に向き合う。
Meaning
To face the consequences of one’s actions or decisions.
Example
After years of overspending, the country had to **pay the piper**.
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pay the price
自分の行動の結果を受け入れる
Meaning
to suffer the consequences of one’s actions
Example
If you don’t follow the rules, you’ll have to **pay the price**.
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pay through the nose
何かに非常に高い価格を支払う
Meaning
to pay a very high price for something
Example
We **paid through the nose** for that concert ticket.
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peace and quiet
静けさと安らぎの時間
Meaning
a time of calmness and tranquility
Example
I just need some **peace and quiet** to finish my work.
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peace of mind
落ち着いて心配のない気持ち
Meaning
a feeling of being calm and free from worry
Example
Insurance gives you **peace of mind** in uncertain times.
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peace talks
紛争を終結させることを目的とした交渉
Meaning
negotiations aimed at ending a conflict
Example
The **peace talks** between the two countries lasted for weeks.
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peace treaty
戦争や紛争を終わらせるために二つ以上の当事者の間で結ばれる合意
Meaning
an agreement between two or more parties to stop a war or conflict
Example
The two countries signed a **peace treaty** after years of conflict.
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peel off
表面から何かを取り除く、特に層を
Meaning
to remove something, especially a layer, from a surface
Example
**Peel off** the label before recycling the jar.