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phrasal-verb
slow within
内面で落ち着いて、感情を判断なしに観察する
Meaning
to calm down internally and observe your emotions without judgment
Example
Taking a breath helped her **slow within** and regain control over her thoughts.
phrasal-verb
slow your pace
ストレスを減らすために、よりゆっくりと移動したり働いたりする
Meaning
to move or work more slowly to reduce stress
Example
When I feel tense, I remind myself to **slow my pace** and take it easy.
phrasal-verb
slow yourself down
ストレスや疲労を避けるためにペースを落とす
Meaning
to reduce your pace to avoid stress or exhaustion
Example
If you feel tired, try to **slow yourself down** and rest a little.
idiom
small potatoes
取るに足らないものや価値のないもの
Meaning
something insignificant or of little value
Example
Compared to oil exports, textile trade is **small potatoes**.
idiom
small talk
重要でない話題についての軽い会話や丁寧な会話
Meaning
casual or polite conversation about unimportant topics
Example
We made **small talk** while waiting for the bus.
idiom
smart cookie
賢くて頭の良い人
Meaning
a clever and intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her—she’s a **smart cookie**.
phrasal-verb
smash into
何かに激しく衝突する
Meaning
to crash violently into something
Example
The truck **smashed into** the barrier after losing control.
idiom
smear campaign
虚偽の告発や噂を通じて誰かの評判を傷つける試み
Meaning
an attempt to damage someone's reputation through false accusations or gossip
Example
The opposition launched a **smear campaign** against the minister.
idiom
smell a rat
何か不正や不誠実を疑う
Meaning
to suspect something wrong or dishonest
Example
I **smelled a rat** when he offered me free tickets.
phrasal-verb
smile at
笑顔で温かさや感謝の気持ちを表現する
Meaning
to express warmth or gratitude through a smile
Example
She **smiled at** me when I handed her the gift.
idiom
smile from ear to ear
幸せを示す大きな広い笑顔を持つ
Meaning
to have a big, broad smile showing happiness
Example
He was **smiling from ear to ear** after the interview.
idiom
smoke and mirrors
欺騙や混乱を目的としたもの
Meaning
something that is intended to deceive or confuse
Example
The company’s promises were just **smoke and mirrors**.
idiom
smoke-filled room
権力を持つ人々が秘密裏に決定を下す場所
Meaning
a place where powerful people make decisions secretly
Example
The new policy was decided in a **smoke-filled room** by senior officials.
phrasal-verb
smooth out
感情や問題を和らげる、または穏やかにする
Meaning
to make emotions or problems less rough or intense
Example
Time will **smooth out** the pain you’re feeling now.
phrasal-verb
smooth out differences
意見の相違を解決するか、物事をより簡単に進めること
Meaning
to resolve disagreements or make things run more easily
Example
We need to **smooth out differences** between the teams to improve collaboration.
phrasal-verb
smooth out fluctuations
上下動を減らし、何かをより安定させること
Meaning
to reduce ups and downs and make something more stable
Example
Fiscal policies aim to **smooth out fluctuations** in the economy.
idiom
smooth over
問題を深刻でないように見せかける
Meaning
to make a problem seem less serious
Example
We need to **smooth over** the miscommunication with a quick call.
phrasal-verb
smooth over conflicts
意見の相違後に緊張を和らげること
Meaning
to reduce tension after a disagreement
Example
Leads **smooth over conflicts** by reminding everyone of the goal.
idiom
smooth sailing
問題や困難のない状況
Meaning
a situation without problems or difficulties
Example
Once we crossed the border, it was **smooth sailing**.
idiom
smooth things over
落ち着いて対処して悪い状況をうまく取り繕うこと
Meaning
to make a bad situation seem better by dealing with it calmly
Example
She tried to **smooth things over** after their disagreement.
phrasal-verb
smooth things over with
誰かとの争いの後で平和を取り戻す
Meaning
to restore peace with someone after a disagreement
Example
She brought cookies to **smooth things over with** her neighbor.
phrasal-verb
snack on
食事と食事の間に少量の食べ物を食べること
Meaning
to eat small amounts of food between meals
Example
I like to **snack on** fruits in the afternoon.
phrasal-verb
snap at
誰かに怒って素早く話す
Meaning
to speak angrily and quickly to someone
Example
He **snapped at** me when I asked him a simple question.
phrasal-verb
snap back
怒ったりイライラしたりしたときに鋭く反応する
Meaning
to reply sharply when angry or irritated
Example
He **snapped back** when his boss blamed him unfairly.