Expression Cards
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idiom
a weight off one's shoulders
問題や重荷が解決された後の安心感
Meaning
a feeling of relief after a problem or burden is resolved
Example
When she finished the project, it felt like a **weight off her shoulders**.
idiom
a weight off your shoulders
ストレスの多い状況を乗り越えた後の安心感
Meaning
relief after dealing with a stressful situation
Example
Finishing the project felt like **a weight off my shoulders**.
idiom
a weight on your shoulders
ストレスを引き起こす重い負担または責任
Meaning
a heavy burden or responsibility causing stress
Example
Running the company alone is **a weight on his shoulders**.
idiom
a well-oiled machine
効率的でスムーズに一緒に働くグループ
Meaning
a group that works efficiently and smoothly together
Example
Our team worked like **a well-oiled machine** during the event.
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a whole new ball game
まったく新しいまたは異なる状況; 物事のやり方を変えるもの。
Meaning
a completely new or different situation; something that changes the way things are done.
Example
Starting a business from scratch is **a whole new ball game**.
idiom
a win-win situation
誰もが利益を得る状況
Meaning
a situation where everyone benefits
Example
Merging the two companies created **a win-win situation** for both parties.
idiom
a window of opportunity
効果的に行動するチャンスがある短い期間
Meaning
a short period when one has a chance to act effectively
Example
We have **a window of opportunity** to finalize the deal this week.
idiom
a wolf in sheep's clothing
無害に見えて実際は危険な人
Meaning
someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous
Example
He was **a wolf in sheep's clothing**.
idiom
a work in progress
まだ開発中または改善中のもの
Meaning
something that is still being developed or improved
Example
The project is still **a work in progress**, but it's going well.
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a work of art
非常に美しいまたは巧妙に作られたもの
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her wedding dress was truly **a work of art**.
idiom
a workaholic
過度に働きすぎて、やめるのが難しい人
Meaning
a person who works too much and finds it hard to stop
Example
He’s such **a workaholic**, even on weekends he works.
idiom
above board
正直で合法的; 欺瞞なし
Meaning
honest and legal; without deceit
Example
Their business deal was completely **above board**.
idiom
Above reproach
完全に正直で欠点がない。
Meaning
Completely honest and without fault.
Example
Her integrity is **above reproach**.
idiom
above the law
法の対象外; 規則によって触れられないと思っている
Meaning
not subject to the law; thinking one is untouchable by rules
Example
Some powerful people act as if they are **above the law**.
phrasal-verb
accept yourself as
自分を認め、平和でいること
Meaning
to recognize and be at peace with who you are
Example
You grow emotionally when you **accept yourself as** you truly are.
phrasal-verb
account for
何かの理由を説明する; 何かの一部を表す
Meaning
to explain the reason for something; to represent a portion of something
Example
These factors **account for** most of the differences in results.
idiom
ace a test
テストで極めて良い成績を取る
Meaning
to do extremely well on a test
Example
He studied hard and managed to **ace the test**.
idiom
ace the test
試験やタスクで優れた成果を上げる
Meaning
to perform extremely well on an exam or task
Example
She **aced the test** and got the highest score.
idiom
acid test
何かの価値や成功を証明する重要なテスト
Meaning
a crucial test that proves the value or success of something
Example
The product launch will be the **acid test** of our new design.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge someone for
誰かの助けや貢献を認めて感謝する
Meaning
to recognize and thank someone for their help or contribution
Example
The company **acknowledged her for** her dedication and teamwork.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge with
何かを通じて認識や感謝を示す
Meaning
to show recognition or appreciation through something
Example
They **acknowledged with** a small gift for all his hard work.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge with thanks
何かを正式に受け入れ、提供者に感謝する
Meaning
to formally accept something and thank the giver
Example
We **acknowledge with thanks** the donation from our partners.
idiom
across the board
すべての人や物に平等に影響する
Meaning
affecting everyone or everything equally
Example
The new tariffs apply **across the board** to all imported goods.
idiom
act of kindness
他の人を助けるための一つの良い行動またはジェスチャー
Meaning
a single good deed or gesture to help others
Example
That was such a beautiful **act of kindness**.