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The Midas touch
何をしても成功する能力。
Meaning
The ability to make money or succeed in everything one does.
Example
She seems to have **the Midas touch**—every project she starts becomes a success.
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the moral compass
人や社会の善悪の判断力
Meaning
a person's or society’s sense of right and wrong
Example
We must ensure AI doesn’t lose its **moral compass**.
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The more you know, the less you know
もっと学べば学ぶほど、実際にどれほど少ししか知らないかがわかる。
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actually know.
Example
After years of study, he said, '**The more you know, the less you know**.'
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The more you know, the more you realize you don’t
学べば学ぶほど、どれだけ学ぶべきことが残っているかがわかります。
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you understand how much there is left to learn.
Example
**The more you know, the more you realize you don’t** — that’s the beauty of curiosity.
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The more, the merrier
より多くの人が関わると、物事はより楽しくまたは効果的になる。
Meaning
Things are more fun or effective with more people involved.
Example
Bring your friends along — **the more, the merrier**!
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the naked truth
完全で飾りのない真実
Meaning
the complete and unvarnished truth
Example
She told me **the naked truth** about what happened.
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the next big thing
すぐに非常に人気または成功するもの
Meaning
something that will become extremely popular or successful soon
Example
Everyone thinks blockchain is **the next big thing**.
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the nuts and bolts
何かの基本的な実用的詳細
Meaning
the basic practical details of something
Example
We discussed **the nuts and bolts** of the new software project.
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the old school
伝統的な信念や方法を持っている
Meaning
having traditional beliefs or methods
Example
My professor is from **the old school**; he prefers chalkboards to slides.
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the pen is mightier than the sword
言葉とコミュニケーションは暴力よりも強い力を持っている
Meaning
words and communication have more power than violence
Example
He believes **the pen is mightier than the sword**, so he fights with ideas, not weapons.
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the picture of health
とても健康そうに見える人
Meaning
a person who looks very healthy
Example
Despite his age, he’s still **the picture of health**.
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the political hot potato
誰も取り扱いたくない議論を呼ぶ問題
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to handle
Example
Corruption has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
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the power behind the throne
リーダーを密かにコントロールまたは影響を与える人物
Meaning
a person who secretly controls or influences the leader
Example
Though he's not the CEO, he's **the power behind the throne**.
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the powers that be
権限や管理を持つ人々や組織
Meaning
people or organizations who hold authority or control
Example
The decision depends on **the powers that be**.
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the proof is in the pudding
本当の価値は使ってみて初めてわかる
Meaning
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put to use
Example
He claims the app is great, but **the proof is in the pudding**.
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the real McCoy
本物またはオリジナルのもの
Meaning
the genuine or original thing
Example
This painting is **the real McCoy**, not a copy.
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the rest is history
次に何が起こったかは皆が知っていることを言うために使う
Meaning
used to say that everyone knows what happened next
Example
They met in college, fell in love, and **the rest is history**.
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the right thing to do
取るべき最も倫理的または道徳的な行動
Meaning
the most ethical or moral action to take
Example
Apologizing was **the right thing to do**.
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the scales of justice
法律における公平と平等を表す制度または象徴
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
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The Scarlet Letter
恥や社会的烙印の象徴。
Meaning
A symbol of shame or social stigma.
Example
In that conservative town, being divorced was like wearing **a Scarlet Letter**.
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the school of hard knocks
人生の厳しい経験を通じて学ぶ
Meaning
learning through difficult experiences in life
Example
He didn’t go to college, but he learned from **the school of hard knocks**.
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the scoop
独占的またはセンセーショナルなニュース
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.
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The shot heard around the world
世界的な重要性や影響を持つ出来事。
Meaning
An event with worldwide significance or impact.
Example
The invention of the internet was **the shot heard around the world** in communication.
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the show must go on
困難にもかかわらず続ける
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties
Example
Even after the power went out, the actors knew **the show must go on**.