Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
take the helm
組織のコントロールやリーダーシップを引き受ける
Meaning
to assume control or leadership of an organization
Example
She **took the helm** of the company after her father's retirement.
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take the high road
他の人がしない場合でも、道徳的または親切に行動する
Meaning
to act morally or kindly even when others don't
Example
She decided to **take the high road** and forgive him.
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take the initiative
最初に行動してリーダーシップを示す
Meaning
to act first and show leadership
Example
Effective leaders often **take the initiative** to improve things.
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take the law into one's own hands
自分で正義を行う; 法に頼らずに裁く
Meaning
to seek justice personally rather than through legal authorities
Example
The villagers decided to **take the law into their own hands** and punished the thief.
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take the law into your own hands
法的権限なしで誰かを罰する
Meaning
to punish someone without legal authority
Example
Citizens should not **take the law into their own hands**.
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take the lead
競争で先行するまたは前に出る
Meaning
to go ahead or be in front in a competition
Example
Our team **took the lead** in the final round.
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take the long view
短期的な利益ではなく将来を考えること
Meaning
to plan or think about the future rather than short-term gains
Example
Successful leaders always **take the long view** when making decisions.
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take the plunge
リスクのあることや難しいことを決断する
Meaning
to decide to do something risky or difficult
Example
After years of thinking, he finally **took the plunge** and started his business.
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take the pressure off
ストレスの多い状況を楽にする
Meaning
to make a stressful situation easier
Example
Hiring an assistant really **took the pressure off** me.
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take the rap
何かのことで罰せられたり非難されたりすること、しばしば不公平に。
Meaning
to be punished or blamed for something, often unfairly.
Example
He **took the rap** for the team’s poor performance.
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take the reins
コントロールまたは責任を取る
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
After the director retired, she **took the reins** of the company.
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take the road less traveled
人とは違うことをする
Meaning
to do something different or unconventional
Example
He **took the road less traveled** by choosing a career in adventure sports.
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take the scenic route
より長くて美しい道を選んで行くこと
Meaning
to choose a longer or more beautiful way to travel
Example
Let’s **take the scenic route** through the mountains.
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take the spotlight
注目や賞賛の中心になる
Meaning
to be the center of attention or admiration
Example
The young actress **took the spotlight** at the award ceremony.
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take the stage
公の場で演じたり話したりし始める
Meaning
to begin performing or speaking publicly
Example
The new actor will **take the stage** for the first time tonight.
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take the stand
法廷で証言する
Meaning
to testify in court
Example
The witness will **take the stand** tomorrow morning.
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take the time to listen
他人の気持ちを理解し、気にかけるために努力する
Meaning
to make an effort to understand or care about someone else's feelings
Example
Sometimes, all we need is to **take the time to listen** to others' problems.
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take the wheel
責任や主導権を取る
Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
It's time for the new manager to **take the wheel**.
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take the wind out of someone’s sails
誰かの自信や熱意を失わせる。
Meaning
To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example
Her harsh criticism **took the wind out of his sails**.
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take things to the next level
現在の状態を超えて何かを改善または発展させる
Meaning
to improve or develop something beyond its current state
Example
We plan to **take our innovation to the next level** this year.
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take under one’s wing
誰かの面倒を見る、そして彼らの成長を助ける
Meaning
to look after someone and help them develop
Example
The teacher **took the new student under her wing**.
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take up a hobby
新しい趣味やレジャー活動を始める
Meaning
to start a new hobby or leisure activity
Example
During the lockdown, many people **took up hobbies** like painting or cooking.
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take with a grain of salt
何かを疑いを持って見る、または完全には信じないこと
Meaning
to view something with skepticism or not completely believe it
Example
He's known for exaggerating, so **take his stories with a grain of salt**.
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take your breath away
誰かをとても驚かせたり感動させたりする
Meaning
to surprise or impress someone very much
Example
The beauty of the sunset will **take your breath away**.