Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
play a cameo
映画に短い出演をする
Meaning
to make a brief appearance in a film
Example
The director himself **played a cameo** in the movie.
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play a part
何かに役割や影響を持つこと
Meaning
to have a role or influence in something
Example
She **played a part** in making the project successful.
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play a pivotal role
何かで重要な役割を果たす
Meaning
to play an important part in something
Example
She played a **pivotal role** in the success of the team.
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play a role
何かで役割を果たす
Meaning
to have a part in something
Example
Everyone **played a role** in making the show successful.
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play both sides
対立する側を支持して利益を得ること
Meaning
to support opposing parties to gain advantage
Example
Some lobbyists are known to **play both sides** of the issue.
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play by ear
即興で対応する、または固定の計画に従わずに決めること
Meaning
to improvise or decide as you go rather than following a fixed plan
Example
We don't have a fixed schedule, so let's just **play it by ear**.
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play devil's advocate
アイデアの強さを試すためにそれに反論すること
Meaning
to argue against an idea to test how strong it is
Example
I don't necessarily disagree, but let me **play devil's advocate** for a moment.
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play dirty
勝つために不正または不誠実な方法を使う
Meaning
to use unfair or dishonest methods to win
Example
Politicians often **play dirty** during elections.
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play fair
正直に行動し、他人を平等に扱う
Meaning
to act honestly and treat others equally
Example
We expect everyone to **play fair** during the competition.
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play God
命や道徳を極端に支配するような決定を下すこと
Meaning
to make decisions that have extreme control over life or morality
Example
Some people fear AI researchers are trying to **play God**.
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play hardball
交渉で強硬で堅実であること
Meaning
to be firm and tough in negotiation
Example
He decided to **play hardball** during the contract talks.
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play it by ear
状況に応じて決定または行動する
Meaning
to decide or act as the situation develops
Example
We’ll **play it by ear** and see what happens.
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Play it safe
リスクを避ける
Meaning
to avoid taking risks
Example
He always **plays it safe** and never tries new things.
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play it straight
正直で直接的である
Meaning
to be honest and direct
Example
Just **play it straight** and tell them what happened.
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play on someone's emotions
誰かの感情に訴えてその人に影響を与える
Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to **play on people's emotions** to sell products.
idiom
play one's cards close to one's chest
自分の計画やアイデアを秘密にする
Meaning
to keep one's plans or ideas secret
Example
He always **plays his cards close to his chest** in business.
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play one's cards right
良い結果を得るために正しい決断を下すこと
Meaning
to make the right decisions in order to achieve a good result
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you could get the promotion you want.
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play politics
有利を得るために操作的または戦略的な方法で行動する
Meaning
to act in a manipulative or strategic way to gain advantage
Example
He was accused of trying to **play politics** instead of focusing on the nation’s welfare.
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play second fiddle
他の人に従属する役割を果たす
Meaning
to take a subordinate role to someone else
Example
He was tired of **playing second fiddle** to his colleague.
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play the field
多くの人とデートしたり、コミットメントなしでロマンチックな関係を持つこと
Meaning
to date or have romantic relationships with many people without commitment
Example
He’s still **playing the field** and not looking for a serious relationship.
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play the political card
政治的問題を自分の利益のために使う
Meaning
to use a political issue to one’s advantage
Example
The minister tried to **play the political card** to gain public sympathy.
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play through the pain
痛みや困難にもかかわらず働き続けたり、パフォーマンスを続けること
Meaning
to keep working or performing despite pain or hardship
Example
Athletes often **play through the pain** to win.
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play to the gallery
一般の人々の承認を得ようとすること、専門家からの承認を得ることよりも
Meaning
to try to gain approval from the general public rather than experts
Example
The politician was clearly **playing to the gallery** with his speech.
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Play with fire
危険なことやリスクのあることをする。
Meaning
To do something dangerous or risky.
Example
You’re **playing with fire** if you invest without research.