Expression Cards
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idiom
plans are up in the air
計画は不確定でまだ決まっていない
Meaning
plans are uncertain or not decided yet
Example
Our travel plans are still **up in the air**.
phrasal-verb
plant out
若い植物を地面に植えて育てる
Meaning
to put young plants into the ground to grow
Example
The students **planted out** hundreds of trees on Earth Day.
idiom
plant the seed
後で誰かに影響を与えるためにアイデアを巧妙に紹介する
Meaning
to introduce an idea subtly to influence someone later
Example
He **planted the seed** for the project during the discussion.
idiom
plant the seeds
将来に発展するプロセスを始めること
Meaning
to begin a process that will develop in the future
Example
The training program **planted the seeds** for long-term success.
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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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
play along with
何かに同意するふりをする、または何かと協力するふりをする
Meaning
to pretend to agree or cooperate with something
Example
Many people **play along with** trending topics just to stay relevant online.
phrasal-verb
play around with
アイデア、材料、または技術を使って実験する
Meaning
to experiment with ideas, materials, or techniques
Example
She loves to **play around with** different colors to find new combinations.
phrasal-verb
play back
以前に録画されたものを聞いたり見たりすること
Meaning
to listen to or watch something that was previously recorded
Example
Let’s **play back** the scene to check if the sound was clear.
idiom
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**.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
play down
何かを実際よりも重要でないまたは深刻でないように見せかける
Meaning
to make something seem less important or serious than it is
Example
The minister tried to **play down** the controversy in the media.
idiom
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**.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
play into
特定の傾向や状況に貢献する、またはそれを支持する
Meaning
to contribute to or support a particular trend or situation
Example
The new technology **plays into** the growing demand for automation.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.