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the fourth estate
メディアまたはニュースメディア、社会的に影響力のある力と見なされるもの
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
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the glass is half full
何かの良い面を見る
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
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the going gets tough
状況が非常に難しくなるとき
Meaning
when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging
Example
When **the going gets tough**, the tough get going.
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the grass is always greener on the other side
他の状況は常に自分のより良く見える
Meaning
other situations always seem better than your own
Example
**The grass is always greener on the other side**, but be grateful.
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The greater good
行動は、個人的な利益ではなく、社会全体の福祉への貢献度に基づいて評価されるべきだという考え方。
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
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the green-eyed monster
嫉妬が人格化され、破壊的な力として描かれる
Meaning
jealousy personified or described as a destructive force
Example
Don't let **the green-eyed monster** ruin your friendship.
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the honest truth
絶対的で完全な真実
Meaning
the absolute and complete truth
Example
To tell you **the honest truth**, I didn’t enjoy the trip.
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the human touch
テクノロジーに欠けている個人的または感情的な要素
Meaning
a personal or emotional element that technology lacks
Example
Even with AI, customers still appreciate **the human touch** in service.
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the internet of things (IoT)
日常の物をインターネットに接続してデータを送受信すること
Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
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the ivory tower
実務的な関心や現実世界から切り離された場所や状況
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
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the jury is still out
決定はまだ下されていない
Meaning
a decision has not yet been made
Example
**The jury is still out** on whether the new policy will work.
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the last straw
状況を耐えがたくする最後の問題
Meaning
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
Example
His rude comment was **the last straw** for her.
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the law of supply and demand
商品やサービスの価格は、商品の供給（供給量）とその需要によって決定されるという経済学の理論
Meaning
an economic theory that states that the price of a good or service is determined by the availability of the product (supply) and the demand for it
Example
The **law of supply and demand** dictates that prices will rise if demand outstrips supply.
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the lesser of two evils
二つの悪い選択肢の中で、より害の少ないもの
Meaning
the less harmful of two bad options
Example
Voters often choose **the lesser of two evils** during elections.
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the letter of the law
法律の正確な文言に従う
Meaning
following the exact wording of the law
Example
He follows **the letter of the law**, not its spirit.
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the life of the party
社交の集まりで活発で面白く、注目の中心となる人
Meaning
a person who is lively, entertaining, and the center of attention at social gatherings
Example
Everyone loves Tom because he’s always **the life of the party**.
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The light at the end of the tunnel
長い困難な時期の後の希望の兆し。
Meaning
A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty.
Example
After months of hard work, we finally saw **the light at the end of the tunnel**.
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the light dawned on someone
誰かが突然何かを理解する
Meaning
someone suddenly understands something
Example
The **light dawned on her** that she had made a mistake.
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the lights are on but nobody’s home
誰かは活動的に見えるが、はっきりと考えていない
Meaning
someone appears active but is not thinking clearly
Example
When the AI glitched, it was like **the lights were on but nobody’s home**.
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the lion’s share
何かの最大の部分
Meaning
the largest part of something
Example
He took **the lion’s share** of the profits.
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the long arm of the law
犯罪者を捕まえるための法律の力と範囲
Meaning
the power and reach of the law to catch criminals
Example
**The long arm of the law** finally caught the escaped prisoner.
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The longest journey begins with a single step
どんな大きな仕事も小さな一歩から始まります。
Meaning
Any big task starts with a small action.
Example
Don't worry about the entire project, **the longest journey begins with a single step**.
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the luck of the draw
偶然決まるもの
Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s **the luck of the draw**.
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The melting pot
多くの異なる文化が混ざり合う場所
Meaning
A place where many different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often called **the melting pot** of cultures.