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idiom
to take the cake
状況で最も優れた、または最も印象的なものになる
Meaning
to be the best or most impressive thing in a situation
Example
Out of all the new projects, his idea **took the cake**.
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to take the high road
他の人がそうしない場合でも、最も倫理的または道徳的な道を選ぶこと
Meaning
to choose the most ethical or moral path, even when others don’t
Example
She decided to **take the high road** and not respond with anger.
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to take the law into one’s own hands
当局に任せず自分で罰すること
Meaning
to punish someone personally instead of letting the authorities handle it
Example
The villagers **took the law into their own hands** when the thief escaped.
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to teach an old dog new tricks
すでに自分のやり方に固執している人に何かを教えようとすること
Meaning
to try to teach someone something they are set in their ways about
Example
It’s hard to **teach an old dog new tricks** when it comes to new technology.
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To tell the truth
正直にまたは率直に話す。
Meaning
To speak honestly or openly.
Example
**To tell the truth**, I never liked that movie.
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to tell you the truth
正直に言うと、驚くような意見を述べるときに使う
Meaning
used to introduce an honest or surprising opinion
Example
**To tell you the truth**, I didn’t enjoy the party.
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to the letter
指示通りに
Meaning
exactly as instructed
Example
She followed her teacher’s advice **to the letter**.
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to think outside the box
創造的または従来の枠を超えて考えること
Meaning
to think creatively or unconventionally
Example
In solving AI problems, it is essential to **think outside the box**.
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to throw one's hat into the ring
立候補や競争への意図を表明する
Meaning
to announce one’s candidacy or intention to compete in something
Example
He decided to **throw his hat into the ring** and run for mayor.
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to tip the scales
状況の結果に影響を与える
Meaning
to influence the outcome of a situation
Example
One witness’s statement **tipped the scales** in favor of the defendant.
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To toe the line
ルールや方針を厳密に守ること、しばしばそれに疑問を持たずに
Meaning
To follow rules or policies strictly, often without questioning
Example
The senator was expected to **toe the line** and support the party’s stance.
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to turn the tide
出来事の方向を逆転させる、特に困難な状況を改善するために
Meaning
to reverse the direction of events, especially to improve a difficult situation
Example
The new leadership has really **turned the tide** for the company’s performance.
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to wear one's heart on one's sleeve
感情を隠さずに表に出すこと
Meaning
to openly show one's emotions or feelings
Example
He really **wears his heart on his sleeve**, you can tell exactly how he feels.
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to weather the storm
困難や挑戦的な状況をうまく乗り越えること
Meaning
to successfully overcome a difficult or challenging situation
Example
Despite the economic downturn, the company managed **to weather the storm** and stay profitable.
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to weigh the pros and cons
何かの長所と短所を慎重に考慮する
Meaning
to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of something
Example
Before making a final decision, it's important to **weigh the pros and cons**.
phrasal-verb
toast to
誰かまたは何かを称賛または祝うためにグラスを上げる
Meaning
to raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something
Example
Let's **toast to** our hard work and success!
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toe the line
ルールを守るか、公式の方針に従う
Meaning
to obey rules or follow the official policy
Example
All members are expected to **toe the line** with party policy.
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toe the party line
自分の政党の公式な方針や意見に従うこと
Meaning
to follow the official policies or opinions of one’s political party
Example
Members of parliament are expected to **toe the party line** during the vote.
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tomorrow is another day
明日は新しい一日が始まる
Meaning
you can start fresh again tomorrow
Example
Don’t worry about your mistakes, **tomorrow is another day**.
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tone down
何かを強くなく、または激しくしないようにする
Meaning
to make something less forceful or intense
Example
Could you **tone down** the colors in that slide?
phrasal-verb
tone down for
状況に合わせて言葉や行動を和らげる
Meaning
to soften your language or behavior for a situation
Example
She **tones down for** audiences who prefer straightforward facts.
phrasal-verb
tone up
筋肉を強く、より定義されたものにする
Meaning
to make muscles stronger and more defined
Example
He goes jogging every morning to **tone up** his body.
idiom
too big to fail
非常に重要で倒産する可能性が低い会社や機関
Meaning
a company or institution that is so important that it is unlikely to fail
Example
Many financial institutions were considered **too big to fail** during the 2008 financial crisis.
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Too many cooks spoil the broth
多くの人が何かを管理しようとすると、失敗することがあります。
Meaning
When too many people try to manage something, it can fail.
Example
If everyone keeps giving their opinion, remember that **too many cooks spoil the broth**.