Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
soft power
力ではなく文化や価値観を通じて他国に影響を与える国の能力
Meaning
a country's ability to influence others through culture or values rather than force
Example
Japan uses **soft power** to promote its culture worldwide.
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soft sell
圧力をかけずに売る微妙で説得力のある方法
Meaning
a subtle and persuasive way of selling without pressure
Example
They used a **soft sell** strategy to gain customer trust.
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soft spot for someone
誰かに対して親切や好意を感じる
Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
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sorry sight
哀れに見えるものや人
Meaning
something or someone that looks pitiful or regrettable
Example
After the storm, the park was a **sorry sight**.
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sort out
混乱した状況を整理または解決する
Meaning
to organize or resolve a confusing situation
Example
We need to **sort out** this billing error today.
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sort through
必要なものと必要でないものを分けて整理する
Meaning
to organize by separating what is needed from what is not
Example
Let’s **sort through** the survey responses this afternoon.
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sound bite
メディア報道で使用される短くてキャッチーな引用
Meaning
a short and catchy quote used in media coverage
Example
The politician’s **sound bite** went viral on social media.
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sound off
意見を大声でまたは強く表現する
Meaning
to express an opinion loudly or strongly
Example
Feel free to **sound off** during the feedback session.
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sound out
人々が何を考えているかを静かに探る
Meaning
to quietly discover what people think
Example
She will **sound out** the team before making changes.
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sour grapes
手に入らないものを嫌いだと言っているふりをする
Meaning
pretending to dislike something you can’t have
Example
His comments about the award being unfair are just **sour grapes**.
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source close to the matter
未確認だが情報提供者
Meaning
an unidentified but informed source
Example
A **source close to the matter** confirmed the rumor.
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Sow the seeds
将来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
Her small donations **sowed the seeds** of a larger charity movement.
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sow the seeds of something
結果に繋がるプロセスを始める
Meaning
to begin a process that leads to a result
Example
His actions **sowed the seeds of** mistrust among the team.
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space out
注意を払わない
Meaning
to stop paying attention
Example
He tends to **space out** during long meetings.
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spaced out
ぼんやりしている；考えごとにふけっている
Meaning
not paying attention; lost in thought
Example
He looked completely **spaced out** during the meeting.
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spam someone
あまりにも多くのメッセージや不要な情報を送ること
Meaning
to send too many messages or unnecessary information
Example
Don’t **spam me** with notifications every minute!
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spark an idea
誰かに新しい考えやアイデアを思いつかせること
Meaning
to cause someone to have a new thought or idea
Example
That movie **sparked an idea** for my next project.
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Speak from the heart
正直で誠実に話すこと。
Meaning
To speak honestly and sincerely.
Example
When he apologized, he really **spoke from the heart**.
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speak of the devil
誰かの話をしていたら、その人が現れるときに言う
Meaning
said when someone appears just as you mention them
Example
**Speak of the devil**, here comes John now!
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speak one’s mind
自分が考えていることを正確に言う
Meaning
to say exactly what one thinks
Example
She always **speaks her mind**, even if it offends people.
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speak out
意見を大胆に公然と言う
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and boldly
Example
Employees are encouraged to **speak out** about improvements.
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Speak the truth
嘘をつかずに真実を話すこと。
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
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Speak the truth and shame the devil
問題や不快感を引き起こすかもしれなくても、真実を言うべきだ。
Meaning
Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.
Example
She always believes that **speak the truth and shame the devil** is the right way.
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speak up
意見を開かれた方法で明確に表現する
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and clearly
Example
If you disagree, please **speak up** during the meeting.