Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
scale back
何かのサイズや量を減らすこと
Meaning
to reduce the size or amount of something
Example
They had to **scale back** the festival because of the budget.
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Scale up
企業の運営または範囲を拡大すること。
Meaning
To expand a company’s operations or reach.
Example
The startup is ready to **scale up** after its first funding round.
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scaling up
初期の成功後に事業を急速に拡大すること
Meaning
to expand a business rapidly after initial success
Example
After their Series A funding, the team focused on **scaling up**.
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scare someone half to death
誰かをひどく怖がらせる
Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That spider **scared me half to death**!
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scare the life out of someone
誰かを非常に怖がらせる
Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That horror movie **scared the life out of me**.
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scare the living daylights out of someone
誰かを非常に怖がらせる
Meaning
to frighten someone very much
Example
The horror movie **scared the living daylights out of** me.
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scared out of one's wits
非常に怖がっている
Meaning
to be very frightened
Example
The loud thunder **scared me out of my wits**.
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scared stiff
非常に怖がっている
Meaning
to be extremely frightened
Example
I was **scared stiff** when I heard strange noises at night.
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scene of the crime
何か重要なことが起こった場所
Meaning
the place where something important happened
Example
We returned to the **scene of the crime** to find the truth.
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scene-stealer
注目を集めて目立つ人
Meaning
someone who attracts attention and stands out
Example
That child actor was a real **scene-stealer**.
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school of hard knocks
困難な人生経験から学ぶ
Meaning
learning through difficult life experiences
Example
He didn’t go to college; he learned from the **school of hard knocks**.
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school of thought
特定の考え方やアイデアのセット
Meaning
a particular way of thinking or set of ideas
Example
There’s a **school of thought** that believes learning by doing is best.
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school someone in something
誰かにある主題やスキルを教える
Meaning
to teach someone about a subject or skill
Example
He **schooled me in** the basics of computer programming.
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scoop the news
重要なニュースを最初に報道する
Meaning
to be the first to report an important piece of news
Example
The local newspaper **scooped the news** about the mayor's resignation.
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scratch someone's back
後で助けや好意と引き換えに誰かのために何かをすること
Meaning
to do something for someone in exchange for a favor or help later
Example
We agreed to **scratch each other's backs** in this business deal.
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seal the deal
契約を最終決定または確認する
Meaning
to finalize or confirm an agreement
Example
Offering a discount helped us **seal the deal** with the client.
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seat at the table
重要な意思決定に影響力または参加すること
Meaning
to have influence or participation in important decision-making
Example
Developing nations are demanding a **seat at the table** in climate talks.
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seat of power
権力や管理が行使される場所
Meaning
a place where authority or control is exercised
Example
The prime minister returned to the **seat of power** after a long illness.
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second childhood
老後に人が再び子供のように振る舞い始める時期
Meaning
the time in old age when a person starts behaving like a child again
Example
After retirement, he entered his **second childhood**.
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second thoughts
決定についての疑問や再考
Meaning
doubts or reconsideration about a decision
Example
I’m having **second thoughts** about moving abroad.
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second to none
最高; 他の誰よりも優れている
Meaning
the best; better than everyone else
Example
Her cooking is **second to none**.
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security blanket
安心や快適さを与えるもの
Meaning
something that gives a sense of safety or comfort
Example
Using a strong password manager is my **security blanket** online.
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see both sides
議論の両方の立場を理解する
Meaning
to understand both perspectives in an argument
Example
I can **see both sides** of the issue, so it’s hard to choose.
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see eye to eye
誰かと意見が一致する
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
They finally **saw eye to eye** on the business deal.