Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
to pass with flying colors
非常に高い点数で成功する
Meaning
to succeed with a very high score
Example
He studied hard and passed the exam with **flying colors**.
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to pick someone's brain
情報やアドバイスを得るために誰かに質問する
Meaning
to ask someone questions in order to get information or advice
Example
I need to **pick your brain** about your experience with this software.
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to play fair
正直に行動し、ルールに従うこと。
Meaning
To act honestly and follow the rules.
Example
In every competition, we must **play fair**.
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to pull strings
物事を達成するために自分の影響力やコネクションを使うこと
Meaning
to use one's influence or connections to get things done
Example
She managed to **pull strings** to get the bill passed in Congress.
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to push the envelope
通常の限界を超えること；革新すること
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate
Example
In the world of AI, companies must **push the envelope** to stay competitive.
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to put all your eggs in one basket
すべてを一つの冒険や決定に賭ける
Meaning
to risk everything on a single venture or decision
Example
I wouldn’t suggest **putting all your eggs in one basket** with this investment.
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to put it bluntly
意見を直接的かつ率直に表現すること
Meaning
to express an opinion in a direct and straightforward way
Example
**To put it bluntly**, you were wrong.
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to put one's finger on
何かを正確に識別するまたは認識する
Meaning
to identify or recognize something with precision
Example
The journalist was able to **put her finger on** the exact cause of the political unrest.
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to put one's foot in one's mouth
誤って恥ずかしいまたは不適切なことを言う
Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in my mouth** when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
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to put two and two together
事実から何かを理解する
Meaning
to figure something out from the facts
Example
She didn’t tell me directly, but I **put two and two together**.
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To question everything
批判的にすべてを検討し、現状や受け入れられた信念を盲目的に受け入れないこと。
Meaning
To critically examine and not blindly accept the status quo or accepted beliefs.
Example
In philosophy, one is encouraged **to question everything** in order to arrive at the truth.
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to reach for the moon
達成するのが難しいか、実現不可能に見える何かを目指す
Meaning
to aim for something that is difficult or seemingly impossible to achieve
Example
He decided to **reach for the moon** and apply for the most competitive university.
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to rise to the occasion
困難に直面したときに必要な能力を発揮すること
Meaning
to show the necessary ability when faced with a challenge
Example
When the team needed him most, he **rose to the occasion** and led them to victory.
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to rocket to success
非常に迅速に成功を収める
Meaning
to achieve success very quickly
Example
His new startup **rocketed to success** after securing major funding.
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to screw up
重大なミスを犯すか、何かを台無しにする
Meaning
to make a serious mistake or spoil something
Example
I really **screwed up** the presentation.
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to see eye to eye
誰かと意見が一致する
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
We finally **saw eye to eye** on the decision.
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to see the big picture
より大きなまたは重要な問題を理解すること
Meaning
to understand the larger or more important issue
Example
You need to **see the big picture** when making strategic decisions.
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to see the silver lining
ネガティブな状況の中でポジティブな何かを見つける
Meaning
to find something positive in a negative situation
Example
She always tries to **see the silver lining** even in the most challenging situations.
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to serve justice
公正または罰が適切に与えられることを確実にする
Meaning
to ensure that fairness or punishment is properly given
Example
The court’s decision **served justice** for the victims.
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to shoot for the moon
難しいまたは野心的な目標を目指す
Meaning
to aim for a difficult or ambitious goal
Example
He’s always **shooting for the moon**, trying to achieve impossible goals.
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to shoot for the stars
非常に野心的または達成が難しいことを目指す
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
He decided to **shoot for the stars** by applying to the most prestigious universities.
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to sketch out
何かの大まかな計画やアウトラインを作成する
Meaning
to make a rough plan or outline of something
Example
The director **sketched out** the concept before filming began.
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to spill the beans
間違って秘密を明かす
Meaning
to reveal a secret by mistake
Example
Tom accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
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to steal the show
すべての注目や称賛を引き寄せる
Meaning
to attract all the attention or praise
Example
Her performance in the play completely **stole the show**.