Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
run in the family
家族の多くのメンバーが共有する特徴
Meaning
a characteristic that many members of a family share
Example
Good looks **run in the family** — all of them are beautiful!
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run like clockwork
スムーズかつ効率的に作動する
Meaning
to operate smoothly and efficiently
Example
The production line **runs like clockwork** these days.
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run on empty
疲れていてもエネルギーがなくても働き続ける
Meaning
to continue working even when you are tired or out of energy
Example
He’s been **running on empty** for weeks without a break.
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run out of bandwidth
時間やエネルギーがなくなる; 圧倒される
Meaning
to have no time or energy left; to be overwhelmed
Example
Sorry, I can’t take another task — I’ve **run out of bandwidth**.
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run out of steam
エネルギーや情熱を失う
Meaning
to lose energy or enthusiasm
Example
After working all day, I completely **ran out of steam**.
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run out of time
何かを終わらせるためにもう時間がない
Meaning
to have no more time available to complete something
Example
We **ran out of time** before finishing the project.
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run someone down
不公平に誰かを批判する; 誰かの悪口を言う
Meaning
to criticize someone unfairly; to speak badly about someone
Example
He always **runs his coworkers down** behind their backs.
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Run the risk
損失や危険を招く可能性があることをする。
Meaning
To do something that may result in loss or danger.
Example
You’ll **run the risk** of losing everything if you lie.
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run the show
活動や組織の責任者であること
Meaning
to be in charge of an activity or organization
Example
Ever since the director left, Emma has been **running the show**.
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run with it
アイデアを受け入れ、それをさらに発展させるか、それに基づいて行動する
Meaning
to take an idea and develop it further or act on it
Example
They liked the concept and told us to **run with it**.
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run your own show
自分の活動や事業を管理すること
Meaning
to be in control of your own activities or business
Example
After years of working for others, he wanted to **run his own show**.
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Running on empty
エネルギーがない状態で仕事を続けること。
Meaning
To continue working or functioning when you have no energy left.
Example
After pulling an all-nighter, he’s **running on empty** today.
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runs in the family
家族のメンバー間で共通の特徴や特性
Meaning
a trait or quality common among family members
Example
Musical talent **runs in the family**.
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Runway
スタートアップが資金が尽きる前に持っている時間。
Meaning
The time a startup has before running out of cash.
Example
We only have six months of **runway** left.
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runway for growth
スタートアップが追加の資金調達を必要とする前に持っている時間やリソース
Meaning
the time or resources a startup has before it needs more funding
Example
The startup has enough **runway for growth** for the next 12 months.
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runway left
スタートアップが資金を使い果たすまでの時間
Meaning
the amount of time before a startup runs out of money
Example
We only have six months of **runway left** to make this work.