Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
step away
状況から短い休憩を取る
Meaning
to take a short break from a situation
Example
Take a minute to **step away** if you feel overwhelmed.
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step change
大きな改善または転換
Meaning
a significant improvement or shift
Example
This marks a **step change** in how we approach innovation.
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step in
何かを助けるため、または何かを止めるために関与する
Meaning
to become involved in order to help or stop something
Example
The manager will **step in** if the discussion gets heated.
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step into someone's shoes
誰かの役割や責任を引き受ける
Meaning
to take on someone's role or responsibility
Example
She was able to **step into her boss's shoes** when he was on vacation.
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step on it
もっと速く行って；急いで
Meaning
to go faster; to hurry up
Example
We’re late — **step on it**!
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step on the gas
もっと速く進む; 急ぐ
Meaning
to move faster; to hurry up
Example
We need to **step on the gas** if we want to reach on time.
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step up
必要なときに責任を持ったり行動したりすること
Meaning
to take responsibility or action when needed
Example
When the manager was away, she **stepped up** to lead the team.
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step up a gear
努力やスピードを上げる
Meaning
to increase your effort or speed
Example
The team needs to **step up a gear** to meet the deadline.
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step up one’s game
自分の努力やパフォーマンスを向上させる
Meaning
to improve one’s effort or performance
Example
If you want that promotion, you need to **step up your game**.
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step up to the plate
重要なことをする責任を取る
Meaning
to take responsibility for doing something important
Example
When the leader resigned, she **stepped up to the plate** and took charge.
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step up your game
パフォーマンスや努力を向上させる
Meaning
to improve your performance or effort
Example
You need to **step up your game** if you want to win.
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stick around
しばらくその場所にとどまる
Meaning
to stay in a place for a short time longer
Example
Can you **stick around** for the Q&A session?
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stick to your guns
プレッシャーの中でも自分の信念や決定を貫く
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions even under pressure
Example
He **stuck to his guns** even when others doubted him.
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stick together
一緒にいてお互いを支え合う
Meaning
to stay close and support each other
Example
In tough times, good friends **stick together**.
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stick with
挑戦にもかかわらず、何かを続けるまたは支援する
Meaning
to continue doing or supporting something despite challenges
Example
If you **stick with** the routine, you’ll see results soon.
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Stick with it
それが難しくても続けてください。
Meaning
Keep doing something even if it’s hard.
Example
Learning English takes time, so **stick with it**.
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stick your neck out
他人が反対するかもしれないことを言ったり、したりするリスクを取る
Meaning
to take a risk by doing or saying something that others may disagree with
Example
He **stuck his neck out** to defend his colleague.
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still waters run deep
静かまたは穏やかな人々はしばしば深い考えや感情を持っています
Meaning
quiet or calm people often have deep thoughts or emotions
Example
He may seem quiet, but remember, **still waters run deep**.
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stoic calm
困難やストレスの多い状況で冷静を保つ
Meaning
to remain calm in difficult or stressful situations
Example
Even during the crisis, she maintained **stoic calm**.
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stormy relationship
議論と対立に満ちた関係
Meaning
a relationship full of arguments and conflicts
Example
They had a **stormy relationship** for many years.
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straight from the horse’s mouth
最も信頼できる情報源から；関係者から直接
Meaning
from the most reliable source; directly from the person involved
Example
I heard the news **straight from the horse’s mouth**.
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Straight shooter
正直で率直な人。
Meaning
A person who is honest and direct.
Example
You can trust him; he’s a **straight shooter**.
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streamline the process
不要なステップを簡素化または排除することで、プロセスをより効率的で効果的にすること
Meaning
to make a process more efficient and effective by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
We need to **streamline the process** of content creation to save time.
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street smart
実用的な知性と経験を持っている、本の知識だけではない
Meaning
having practical intelligence and experience, not just book knowledge
Example
He may not have a degree, but he’s very **street smart**.