Expression Cards
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idiom
the world is your oyster
何かに完全にうんざりしている
Meaning
you can achieve anything you want in life
Example
With your talent, **the world is your oyster**.
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the writing on the wall
何か悪いことがすぐに起こるという兆し
Meaning
a sign that something bad will happen soon
Example
When sales started falling, the manager saw **the writing on the wall**.
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There's no 'I' in team
チームワークが大切で、個人の栄光ではないことを強調する。
Meaning
Emphasizing that teamwork is important, and it is not about individual glory.
Example
Remember, in a project, **there's no 'I' in team**.
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There's strength in numbers
大きなグループは個人よりも強い。
Meaning
A larger group is stronger than an individual.
Example
Together we can achieve more because **there's strength in numbers**.
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There’s always hope
物事がどんなに悪く見えても、希望を持ち続けることができます。
Meaning
No matter how bad things look, you can still hope.
Example
Don’t lose heart — **there’s always hope**.
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there’s always tomorrow
未来にもう一度チャンスがある
Meaning
you’ll have another chance in the future
Example
Don’t be sad about today’s failure — **there’s always tomorrow**.
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thick as thieves
とても親しい友達ですべてを共有する
Meaning
very close friends who share everything
Example
Those two are **thick as thieves**.
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things are looking up
状況が改善しています
Meaning
the situation is improving
Example
After a tough year, **things are looking up** for our business.
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Things will get better
困難な状況は時間とともに改善される
Meaning
difficult situations will improve over time
Example
I know you're stressed, but remember, **things will get better**.
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think ahead
将来を計画する; 将来の必要や出来事を予測する
Meaning
to plan for the future; to anticipate future needs or events
Example
Good managers always **think ahead** before making big decisions.
phrasal-verb
think ahead to
未来に何が起こるかを考えて、それに向けて計画を立てる
Meaning
to consider what will happen in the future and make plans for it
Example
You should **think ahead to** where you want to be in five years.
phrasal-verb
think back
過去のことを思い出す、または反省する
Meaning
to remember or reflect on something from the past
Example
When I **think back** to my first job, I realize how much I’ve grown.
phrasal-verb
think back on
過去のことを思い出す
Meaning
to remember or recall something from the past
Example
When I **think back on** that day, I realize how careless I was.
phrasal-verb
think back to
過去の何かを思い出すまたは覚えている
Meaning
to recall or remember something from the past
Example
I often **think back to** the lessons my parents taught me.
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think big
野心的で先見的な目標を立てること
Meaning
to set ambitious and visionary goals
Example
Entrepreneurs must **think big** to make a real impact.
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think for yourself
自分の意見を形成し、自分で決定すること
Meaning
to form your own opinions and make your own decisions
Example
You should learn to **think for yourself** instead of copying others.
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think on one's feet
迅速に意思決定し、迅速に行動できる、特に緊急時に
Meaning
to be able to make quick decisions and act quickly, especially in an emergency
Example
During the meeting, she had to **think on her feet** and come up with a solution.
idiom
think on your feet
プレッシャーの下で素早く意思決定やアイデアを出す
Meaning
to make quick decisions or ideas under pressure
Example
Good leaders can **think on their feet**.
phrasal-verb
think outside boundaries
制限や限界なしに創造的に考える
Meaning
to think creatively without restrictions or limitations
Example
Designers must **think outside boundaries** to stay innovative.
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think outside the box
創造的で異なる方法で考える
Meaning
to think creatively and differently
Example
We need to **think outside the box** to solve this issue.
phrasal-verb
think over
決定を下す前に慎重に考えること
Meaning
to consider something carefully before making a decision
Example
I need to **think over** your proposal before giving you an answer.
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think tank
新しいアイデアや政策を開発する専門家のグループ
Meaning
a group of experts developing new ideas or policies
Example
The **think tank** proposed innovative educational reforms.
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think through
あらゆる角度から慎重に考える
Meaning
to consider something carefully from all angles
Example
Let’s **think through** the risks before committing.
phrasal-verb
think through problems
決定する前に問題のすべての側面を慎重に考慮する
Meaning
to carefully consider all aspects of an issue before deciding
Example
Before answering, always **think through problems** clearly.