Expression Cards
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take stock of
意思決定を行う前に状況を慎重に確認する
Meaning
to review a situation carefully before making decisions
Example
Let’s **take stock of** our priorities this quarter.
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take the blame
間違ったことの責任を受け入れる
Meaning
to accept responsibility for something wrong
Example
He decided to **take the blame** for the team's failure.
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take the bull by the horns
困難な状況に直接立ち向かうこと
Meaning
to face a difficult situation directly and with courage
Example
She decided to **take the bull by the horns** and confront her manager.
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take the cake
最良または最も際立っていること
Meaning
to be the best or most outstanding
Example
Among all the entries, your design really **takes the cake**.
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take the credit
自分がしたことに対する賞賛を受け入れる
Meaning
to accept praise for something one did
Example
She was the one who solved the issue, but he tried to **take the credit**.
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take the edge off
悪い状況や気持ちを少し和らげる
Meaning
to make a bad situation or feeling less intense or unpleasant
Example
A hot cup of tea always helps to **take the edge off**.
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take the fall
他人を守るために責任を引き受けること。
Meaning
to accept blame for something, often to protect others.
Example
He agreed to **take the fall** for the team’s mistake.
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take the fall for
他の人のために何かの責任を取る
Meaning
to accept blame for something on behalf of someone else
Example
He decided to **take the fall for** his colleague's mistake.
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take the fifth
自己を罪に問われる可能性があるため質問に答えることを拒否する
Meaning
to refuse to answer a question on the grounds that it may incriminate oneself
Example
When asked about his involvement, he chose to **take the fifth**.
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take the heat
批判や責任を受け入れる。
Meaning
to accept criticism or blame.
Example
The manager **took the heat** for the failed project.
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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.