Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
yawn fest
とても退屈なもの
Meaning
something extremely boring
Example
That lecture was a total **yawn fest**.
idiom
yellow-bellied
非常に臆病
Meaning
very cowardly
Example
He’s too **yellow-bellied** to stand up for himself.
idiom
You can do it
自信を持って; 自分の能力を信じて。
Meaning
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
Example
Don’t doubt yourself, **you can do it**!
idiom
You can say that again
誰かに強く同意するために使われる
Meaning
Used to strongly agree with someone
Example
‘It’s been a long day.’ ‘**You can say that again!**’
idiom
you can’t teach an old dog new tricks
年を取った人が新しいことを学んだり習慣を変えたりするのは難しい
Meaning
it’s hard for older people to learn new things or change habits
Example
My dad refuses to use a smartphone — **you can’t teach an old dog new tricks**.
idiom
You took the words right out of my mouth
まさに私が考えていたことを言ったね
Meaning
You said exactly what I was thinking
Example
**You took the words right out of my mouth** — I was about to say that!
idiom
you’ve got this
誰かに状況をうまく処理できると安心させる
Meaning
to reassure someone that they can handle a situation
Example
Don’t worry about the presentation—**you’ve got this**!
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your guess is as good as mine
私はその質問の答えを知りません
Meaning
I do not know the answer to a question
Example
I don't know what time the movie starts. **Your guess is as good as mine**.
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your own flesh and blood
家族や親しい親戚。
Meaning
A family member or close relative.
Example
How can you turn away from **your own flesh and blood**?