Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
An arm and a leg
非常に高価なもの。
Meaning
Something that is very expensive.
Example
That new phone costs **an arm and a leg**, but it’s worth it.
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An ear to the ground
周囲で何が起こっているかを意識する。
Meaning
To be aware of what is happening around you.
Example
If you want to succeed in business, always keep **an ear to the ground**.
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An old friend is better than two new ones
長い付き合いのある友人は新しい友人よりも価値がある
Meaning
Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.
Example
I trust John more than anyone else—**an old friend is better than two new ones**.
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an old hand
何かに非常に経験豊富な人
Meaning
someone very experienced at something
Example
She’s **an old hand** at managing big events.
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an open book
理解しやすく、非常に正直な人
Meaning
someone who is easy to understand or very honest
Example
He’s **an open book**; you can always tell what he’s thinking.
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an out of this world experience
並外で例外的な経験
Meaning
an extraordinary or exceptional experience
Example
The view from the space station was truly **an out of this world experience**.
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anchors aweigh
出発の準備ができているか、旅行を始める準備ができている。
Meaning
Ready to depart or begin a journey.
Example
With our bags packed, it’s **anchors aweigh** for the road trip!
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android-like
ロボットのように感情がない、または機械的に行動する
Meaning
acting emotionless or mechanical like a robot
Example
He works in an **android-like** manner, without any emotion.
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answer for
何かに対して責任を持ち、それについて他の人に説明すること
Meaning
to be responsible for something and answer to others about it
Example
She had to **answer for** the mistakes made by her team.
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answer for something
何か悪いことが起こった場合に責任を取る
Meaning
to be responsible for something bad that happens
Example
You’ll have to **answer for your actions** if things go wrong.
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answer the call
責任や機会に応じる
Meaning
to respond to a responsibility or opportunity
Example
He was ready to **answer the call** and take charge of the project.
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answer the call of duty
自分の義務を果たすこと、特に困難な状況で
Meaning
to fulfill one's obligation, especially in a difficult situation
Example
Firefighters **answered the call of duty** during the massive fire.
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apology accepted
誰かを許すときに使われる
Meaning
used to say that you forgive someone
Example
Don’t worry, **apology accepted**.
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Apple of my eye
誰かあなたが深く愛している人。
Meaning
Someone you love dearly.
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
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apple of one’s eye
他の人より大切にされる人
Meaning
someone who is cherished above others
Example
Her little son is the **apple of her eye**.
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apple of someone’s eye
とても大切で愛されている人
Meaning
someone very precious or loved
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
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architectural eye candy
視覚的に魅力的ですが、実質や機能性に欠ける可能性があるもの
Meaning
something that is visually appealing but may lack substance or functionality
Example
The new skyscraper in the city is just **architectural eye candy**.
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around the clock
一日中、そして一晩中; 継続的に
Meaning
all day and all night; continuously
Example
Doctors worked **around the clock** to save the patients.
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art for art’s sake
芸術はその美しさのために評価されるべきであり、道徳的または政治的な目的のためではない
Meaning
art should be valued for its beauty and not for any moral or political purpose
Example
He believes in **art for art’s sake**, not propaganda.
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art imitates life
アートはリアルライフの経験や真実を反映している
Meaning
art reflects real-life experiences or truths
Example
**Art imitates life**, and great artists capture that essence.
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artificial brainpower
AIシステムによって提供される知能または意思決定
Meaning
intelligence or decision-making provided by AI systems
Example
The car relies on **artificial brainpower** to navigate through traffic.
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artificial empathy
AIが人間の感情を模倣またはシミュレートする能力
Meaning
AI's ability to simulate or mimic human emotions
Example
The robot therapist shows **artificial empathy** during sessions.
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artificial genius
人間によって作られた非常に賢いシステム
Meaning
an exceptionally smart system created by humans
Example
Chatbots have become the face of **artificial genius**.
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artificial instinct
機械が自然または人間のように思える決定を下す能力
Meaning
a machine’s ability to make decisions that seem natural or human-like
Example
The new model shows a kind of **artificial instinct** while driving.