Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
tempt fate
悪運を引き寄せる可能性がある愚かなリスクを取ること
Meaning
to take a foolish risk that may bring bad luck
Example
You’re **tempting fate** by driving without insurance.
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test the waters
完全にコミットする前に何かを試す
Meaning
to try something out before committing fully
Example
Before launching the product, we decided to **test the waters**.
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thank heavens
何かにとても感謝する
Meaning
to be very thankful about something
Example
**Thank heavens** the storm is finally over.
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thank you kindly
温かく感謝を伝える丁寧な言い方
Meaning
a polite way to say thank you warmly
Example
**Thank you kindly** for your time and patience.
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thank your lucky stars
幸運に感謝する
Meaning
to feel grateful for good fortune
Example
You should **thank your lucky stars** for having such good friends.
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thanks a million
非常に強い感謝の表現
Meaning
a very strong expression of gratitude
Example
You really helped me out, **thanks a million**!
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That ship has sailed
そのチャンスは過ぎ去り、もう使えません。
Meaning
That opportunity is gone and cannot be used anymore.
Example
I wanted to apply for that job, but **that ship has sailed**.
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that's the last straw
私の我慢はもう限界だ
Meaning
my patience has run out
Example
He's been late all week, but this is **the last straw**.
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That’s exactly right
発言に完全に同意するときに使う表現
Meaning
Used to completely agree with a statement
Example
**That’s exactly right**, we should focus on quality first.
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That’s for sure
同意を強く確認するために使われる
Meaning
Used to strongly confirm agreement
Example
He’s a great leader — **that’s for sure**.
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the acid test
成功の真の最終試験
Meaning
a true and final test of success
Example
The real market will be **the acid test** for this invention.
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the algorithm knows best
AIまたは機械学習モデルが意思決定や予測を行う最も信頼性が高く効率的な方法であることを示唆しています
Meaning
suggesting that AI or machine learning models are often the most reliable or efficient way to make decisions or predictions
Example
In most cases, **the algorithm knows best** when it comes to sorting large volumes of data.
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the apple of one's eye
深く愛され、大切にされている人や物
Meaning
someone or something that is cherished or loved deeply
Example
Her son is truly **the apple of her eye**.
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the apple of someone's eye
誰かが非常に大切で深く愛されている
Meaning
someone very precious or loved deeply
Example
Her daughter is the **apple of her eye**.
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the art of persuasion
誰かに何かをさせたり、何かを信じさせたりする能力
Meaning
the ability to convince someone to do something or believe something
Example
He mastered **the art of persuasion** and convinced them to support his cause.
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the art of something
何かをうまく行うスキル
Meaning
the skill of doing something well
Example
She has mastered **the art of** storytelling.
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the art of war
困難な状況で成功を収めるための戦略や戦術
Meaning
strategies or tactics for achieving success in difficult situations
Example
The general studied **the art of war** to prepare for the upcoming battle.
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the balance of power
一国の支配を防ぐために国家間で権力が分配されている状況
Meaning
a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one
Example
The UN aims to maintain **the balance of power** among major nations.
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the ball is in your court
今、あなたの番です、決断を下すか行動を起こすか
Meaning
it is your turn to make a decision or take action
Example
I've made my offer, now **the ball is in your court**.
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the ball is rolling
プロセスが始まり、進行中である
Meaning
a process has started and is making progress
Example
Now that **the ball is rolling**, we need to keep working.
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the benefit of the doubt
誰かが真実を言っているか確信がなくても、信じること
Meaning
to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth
Example
I’ll give him **the benefit of the doubt** and believe his story.
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the best is yet to come
より良いものは未来に来る
Meaning
better things are coming in the future
Example
Don’t worry about the past; **the best is yet to come**.
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the best of both worlds
二つのまったく異なるものの利点を同時に楽しめる状況
Meaning
a situation in which you can enjoy the advantages of two very different things at the same time
Example
She works in the city and lives in the country, so she gets **the best of both worlds**.
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The best things in life are worth waiting for
人生で最も価値のあるものは待つ価値がある。
Meaning
The most valuable things take time and effort to achieve.
Example
Remember, **the best things in life are worth waiting for**.