Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
play it by ear
状況に応じて決定または行動する
Meaning
to decide or act as the situation develops
Example
We’ll **play it by ear** and see what happens.
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Play it safe
リスクを避ける
Meaning
to avoid taking risks
Example
He always **plays it safe** and never tries new things.
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play it straight
正直で直接的である
Meaning
to be honest and direct
Example
Just **play it straight** and tell them what happened.
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play on someone's emotions
誰かの感情に訴えてその人に影響を与える
Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to **play on people's emotions** to sell products.
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play one's cards close to one's chest
自分の計画やアイデアを秘密にする
Meaning
to keep one's plans or ideas secret
Example
He always **plays his cards close to his chest** in business.
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play one's cards right
良い結果を得るために正しい決断を下すこと
Meaning
to make the right decisions in order to achieve a good result
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you could get the promotion you want.
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play politics
有利を得るために操作的または戦略的な方法で行動する
Meaning
to act in a manipulative or strategic way to gain advantage
Example
He was accused of trying to **play politics** instead of focusing on the nation’s welfare.
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play second fiddle
他の人に従属する役割を果たす
Meaning
to take a subordinate role to someone else
Example
He was tired of **playing second fiddle** to his colleague.
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play the field
多くの人とデートしたり、コミットメントなしでロマンチックな関係を持つこと
Meaning
to date or have romantic relationships with many people without commitment
Example
He’s still **playing the field** and not looking for a serious relationship.
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play the political card
政治的問題を自分の利益のために使う
Meaning
to use a political issue to one’s advantage
Example
The minister tried to **play the political card** to gain public sympathy.
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play through the pain
痛みや困難にもかかわらず働き続けたり、パフォーマンスを続けること
Meaning
to keep working or performing despite pain or hardship
Example
Athletes often **play through the pain** to win.
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play to the gallery
一般の人々の承認を得ようとすること、専門家からの承認を得ることよりも
Meaning
to try to gain approval from the general public rather than experts
Example
The politician was clearly **playing to the gallery** with his speech.
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Play with fire
危険なことやリスクのあることをする。
Meaning
To do something dangerous or risky.
Example
You’re **playing with fire** if you invest without research.
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Play your cards right
成功を収めるために正しい手を打つ。
Meaning
To make the right moves to achieve success.
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you might get the promotion.
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play your part
自分の役割を果たすこと
Meaning
to do your share of the work or responsibility
Example
Everyone needs to **play their part** to make the event successful.
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Playing both sides
個人的な利益のために、対立する両側を密かに支持または操作すること。
Meaning
To secretly support or manipulate both sides of a conflict for personal gain.
Example
The ambassador was accused of **playing both sides** in the negotiations.
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playing the field
同じ市場で多くの他の企業や個人と競争する
Meaning
competing with many other companies or individuals in the same market
Example
The company is **playing the field** by expanding into new markets worldwide.
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playing the long game
長期的な目標を念頭に置いて意思決定または行動を取る
Meaning
making decisions or taking actions with long-term objectives in mind
Example
The president is **playing the long game** by focusing on long-term foreign policy.
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Playing with house money
簡単または予想外に得たお金でリスクを取ること。
Meaning
Taking risks with money that was gained easily or unexpectedly.
Example
After their early profits, the traders were **playing with house money**.
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Plead the fifth
法的な場面で自己に不利な供述を避けるために質問への回答を拒むこと。
Meaning
To refuse to answer a question, often in legal contexts, to avoid self-incrimination.
Example
When asked about the financial discrepancies, he chose to **plead the fifth**.
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pledge one's word
真剣または正式な約束をする
Meaning
to make a serious or formal promise
Example
He **pledged his word** to support the cause.
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plow ahead
困難にもかかわらず、物事を続ける
Meaning
to continue doing something despite difficulties
Example
Even with setbacks, they decided to **plow ahead** with the project.
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Plow the field
将来の仕事や成功のために準備をする。
Meaning
To prepare for future work or success.
Example
Before launching the product, we need to **plow the field** with proper research.
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pluck up the courage
何かをするために十分勇気を出す
Meaning
to make yourself feel brave enough to do something
Example
He finally **plucked up the courage** to speak in public.