Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
pair up with
一緒に働いたり、参加するために誰かとペアを組む
Meaning
to join someone to work or participate together
Example
Please **pair up with** a partner for the lab experiment.
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pan out
うまくいく、良い結果を出す
Meaning
to turn out well or produce a good result
Example
Luckily, our backup plan **panned out**.
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par for the course
ある状況で普通または予想されること
Meaning
what is normal or expected in a given situation
Example
Delays are **par for the course** in big projects.
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parallel universe
全く異なるまたは対照的な状況
Meaning
a completely different or contrasting situation
Example
Life in the countryside feels like a **parallel universe** compared to the city.
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parcel out
何かを分けて配る
Meaning
to divide and distribute something
Example
Let’s **parcel out** the tasks for the festival.
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party animal
パーティーに行くのが好きな人
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
She’s such a **party animal**, always out on weekends.
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party line
政治党の公式な政策または立場
Meaning
the official policy or position of a political party
Example
Members were warned not to speak against the **party line**.
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party pooper
他人の楽しみを台無しにする人
Meaning
someone who spoils the fun of others
Example
Don’t be a **party pooper**, join the fun!
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pass along
他の人と情報やアイテムを共有する
Meaning
to share information or items with someone else
Example
Could you **pass along** the agenda to the interns?
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Pass down from generation to generation
知識、習慣、または伝統を一世代から次の世代へ伝える
Meaning
To transfer knowledge, customs, or traditions from one generation to the next
Example
These folk songs have been **passed down from generation to generation**.
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pass sentence
裁判所で罰を宣告する
Meaning
to announce a punishment in court
Example
The judge will **pass sentence** next week.
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pass the buck
責任を他の人に押し付けること。
Meaning
to shift responsibility to someone else.
Example
Don’t **pass the buck**; you need to take ownership of your actions.
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pass the torch
義務や責任を他の人に渡す
Meaning
to hand over a duty or responsibility to someone else
Example
After many years of teaching, the professor decided to **pass the torch** to a younger teacher.
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pass with flying colors
素晴らしく成功するか、優れた結果を達成すること
Meaning
to succeed brilliantly or achieve something with excellence
Example
She **passed the exam with flying colors**.
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pat on the back
誰かが何かをうまくやったことを称賛すること
Meaning
to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well
Example
You deserve a **pat on the back** for your effort.
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pat yourself on the back
何かをうまくやった自分を褒める
Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
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patch over
問題を本当に解決せずに覆い隠す
Meaning
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
Example
We can’t just **patch over** the security flaws.
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patch things up
けんかの後に関係を修復する
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
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patch together
何かを急いで粗雑に組み立てる
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
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patch up
何かを修理する、または壊れた関係を改善する
Meaning
to repair something or improve a damaged relationship
Example
They managed to **patch up** their friendship after the argument.
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patience is a virtue
忍耐は美徳です
Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, **patience is a virtue**, so take your time.
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Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet
待つのは辛いが、結果は良い。
Meaning
Although waiting is hard, it results in good outcomes.
Example
It might be tough, but **patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet**.
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Patience pays off
忍耐は最終的に良い結果をもたらします。
Meaning
Being patient will eventually lead to positive results.
Example
I know you’ve been waiting for a long time, but trust me, **patience pays off**.
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pave the way
他の人が進歩しやすくする
Meaning
to make progress easier for others to follow
Example
Her research **paved the way** for future discoveries.