Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
weigh the pros and cons
選択肢を決める前に利点と欠点を考慮する
Meaning
to consider the advantages and disadvantages before making a choice
Example
You should **weigh the pros and cons** before quitting your job.
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weigh your options
決定する前に異なる可能性を考慮する
Meaning
to consider different possibilities before deciding
Example
You should **weigh your options** before buying the car.
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well-oiled machine
スムーズかつ効率的に動作するもの
Meaning
something that operates smoothly and efficiently
Example
Our engineering team runs like a **well-oiled machine**.
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What’s done is done
過去の過ちについて悩む意味はありません。
Meaning
There is no point in worrying about past mistakes.
Example
We can’t change the past, so **what’s done is done**.
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whatever floats your boat
自分が楽しいと思うことをすればいい
Meaning
do whatever makes you happy or interested
Example
If you enjoy watching paint dry, **whatever floats your boat**.
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do
訪れている場所の習慣に適応する
Meaning
Adapt to the customs of the place you are visiting
Example
When traveling abroad, it's wise to **do as the Romans do**.
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when life gives you lemons, make lemonade
悪い状況を良いものに変える
Meaning
make the best out of a bad situation
Example
She lost her job but decided to **make lemonade** by starting her own business.
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when one door closes, another opens
一つのチャンスを失うと、別のチャンスが現れる
Meaning
when one opportunity is lost, another appears
Example
Don’t be upset about the rejection—**when one door closes, another opens**.
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when pigs fly
絶対に起こらないこと
Meaning
something that will never happen
Example
He'll clean his room **when pigs fly**.
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When the going gets tough, the tough get going
強い人は困難なときでも一生懸命頑張り続ける。
Meaning
Strong people keep working hard even in difficulties.
Example
**When the going gets tough, the tough get going** — never lose hope.
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When there’s a will, there’s a way
決意があれば、目標を達成する方法が見つかる。
Meaning
If you are determined, you can find a way to achieve your goal.
Example
**When there’s a will, there’s a way**, and he proved it by finishing the race.
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When there’s life, there’s hope
命がある限り、希望はある。
Meaning
As long as you are alive, there is a chance for improvement.
Example
Don’t give up—**when there’s life, there’s hope**.
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where there’s a will, there’s a way
意志あるところに道は開ける
Meaning
if you are determined, you can find a solution
Example
**Where there’s a will, there’s a way**—you can do it!
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white as snow
純粋で無垢。
Meaning
Pure and innocent.
Example
Her intentions were **white as snow**.
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white hat
セキュリティを改善するために倫理的にスキルを使用するハッカー
Meaning
a hacker who uses skills ethically to improve security
Example
**White hats** help companies identify and fix security flaws.
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white lie
誰かを傷つけないように言う無害で小さな嘘
Meaning
a harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone
Example
I told a **white lie** to avoid upsetting her.
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wield power
効果的に力や影響力を持ち、使うこと
Meaning
to have and use power or influence effectively
Example
He’s not the president, but he still **wields a lot of power**.
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wild goose chase
無駄または絶望的な追求
Meaning
a useless or hopeless pursuit
Example
Looking for that document was a **wild goose chase**.
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win by a landslide
大差で勝つ
Meaning
to win by a very large margin
Example
The candidate **won by a landslide** with 80% of the votes.
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win hands down
簡単にまたは説得力を持って勝つ
Meaning
to win easily or convincingly
Example
Our team **won hands down** in the final match.
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win someone over
誰かを説得してあなたを支持させたり、同意させたりする
Meaning
to persuade someone to support you or agree with you
Example
The candidate’s speech **won the crowd over**.
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win the battle but lose the war
小さな成功を収めるが、大きな目標で失敗する
Meaning
to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal
Example
By focusing on minor issues, they **won the battle but lost the war**.
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win the peace
紛争後に平和を維持することに成功する
Meaning
to succeed in maintaining peace after a conflict
Example
The treaty was a success, but they still had to **win the peace**.
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win-win situation
すべての当事者が利益を得る状況
Meaning
a situation where all parties benefit
Example
The new deal was a **win-win situation** for both companies.