Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
spread kindness like wildfire
親切さを速やかに、そして制御できずに広める
Meaning
to spread kindness rapidly and uncontrollably
Example
Her acts of kindness **spread like wildfire** in the community.
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Spread like wildfire
非常に速く広く知られるようになる。
Meaning
To become widely known very quickly.
Example
The news of their engagement **spread like wildfire**.
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spread sunshine
自分の前向きさで他の人を幸せにする
Meaning
to make others happy with your positivity
Example
Her smile always **spreads sunshine** wherever she goes.
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spread the love
他の人に親切や愛情を示すこと
Meaning
to show kindness and affection to others
Example
She always tries to **spread the love** by helping others.
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spread the word
何かについて多くの人に伝える
Meaning
to tell many people about something
Example
Please **spread the word** about our new course.
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Spread too thin
一度にあまりにも多くのことをしようとして、何もできない状態になること。
Meaning
To try to do too many things at once, leaving no energy for any.
Example
She’s **spread too thin** between her job, family, and studies.
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spread your wings
新しいことや独立したことを始める
Meaning
to start doing new and independent things
Example
After graduation, she wanted to **spread her wings**.
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spring for
何かのために支払うこと、特に他の人へのおごりとして
Meaning
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others
Example
I'll **spring for** dessert since it's your birthday.
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spur of the moment
計画的でない、または自発的な決定や行動
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
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spur on
誰かを励まし、続けさせるまたはもっと努力させる
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
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square away
何かを整然と整理または終わらせる
Meaning
to organize or finish something neatly
Example
We need to **square away** the paperwork before the audit.
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square peg in a round hole
特定の場所や状況に合わない、またはそこに属さない人や物
Meaning
someone or something that doesn't fit or belong in a particular place or situation
Example
Putting a modern building in a historical district is like trying to fit a **square peg in a round hole**.
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stab someone in the back
信頼している人を裏切る
Meaning
to betray someone who trusts you
Example
I can’t believe he **stabbed me in the back** after all I did for him.
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stage fright
観客の前で演技する前の緊張
Meaning
nervousness before performing in front of an audience
Example
Even experienced actors sometimes get **stage fright**.
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stand by someone
忠実または支援する
Meaning
to remain loyal or supportive
Example
True friends **stand by** each other in hard times.
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stand by your principles
困難な状況でも自分の価値観に忠実である
Meaning
to remain loyal to your values, even in difficult situations
Example
She always **stands by her principles** in tough times.
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stand on your own two feet
自立して自分でやること
Meaning
to be independent and self-supporting
Example
He worked hard to **stand on his own two feet** after college.
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stand one’s ground
自分の意見や立場を変えないこと
Meaning
to refuse to change your opinion or position
Example
She **stood her ground** during the heated debate.
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stand out from the crowd
他の人よりも明らかに異なるか、優れていること
Meaning
to be noticeably different or better than others
Example
Her talent helps her **stand out from the crowd**.
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stand tall
誇り高く自信を持って行動する
Meaning
to act in a proud and confident way
Example
She **stood tall** despite all the criticism.
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stand the test of time
長い間価値があり、成功し続ける
Meaning
to remain valuable or successful for a long period of time
Example
His leadership principles have **stood the test of time** and are still relevant today.
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stand trial
刑事告発に答えるために法廷に立つ
Meaning
to appear in court to answer criminal charges
Example
He will **stand trial** for fraud next month.
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stand up and be counted
自分の支持や意見を公に示して責任を取る
Meaning
to take responsibility by showing your support or opinion openly
Example
It’s time for everyone to **stand up and be counted**.
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stand up for something
信じていることを支援または守る
Meaning
to support or defend something you believe in
Example
She always **stands up for what she believes in**, even when it's difficult.