Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
work hand in hand
誰かと密接かつ効果的に働く
Meaning
to work closely and effectively with someone
Example
The designers and developers **work hand in hand** on the project.
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work like a charm
完璧に、または非常に効果的に機能する
Meaning
to function perfectly or very effectively
Example
The new solution **worked like a charm**.
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work like a dog
休まずに非常に一生懸命働く
Meaning
to work very hard without rest
Example
She **works like a dog** to provide for her kids.
idiom
work of art
非常に美しいか巧妙に作られた何か
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her handmade dress is truly a **work of art**.
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work one’s fingers to the bone
非常に一生懸命働く
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
He **worked his fingers to the bone** to build his business.
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work toward
何かを達成するために進歩する
Meaning
to make progress in order to achieve something
Example
We’re **working toward** a more flexible schedule for everyone.
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work up
徐々に勇気、エネルギー、または食欲を高める
Meaning
to gradually build courage, energy, or an appetite
Example
It took me a while to **work up** the courage to ask.
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work your fingers to the bone
非常に一生懸命働く
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
She **worked her fingers to the bone** to support her family.
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work-life harmony
仕事と私生活のバランスの取れた平和な関係
Meaning
a balanced and peaceful relationship between work and personal life
Example
She believes in maintaining **work-life harmony**.
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world at your fingertips
簡単に大量の情報にアクセスできること、特にオンラインで
Meaning
to have access to vast information easily, especially online
Example
With smartphones, the **world is at your fingertips**.
idiom
worth one's salt
自分の分野で有能であるか、尊敬に値する
Meaning
to be competent or deserving respect in one’s field
Example
Any engineer **worth his salt** can solve this problem.
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wrap someone around your finger
誰かを完全にコントロールまたは影響を与える
Meaning
to have complete control or influence over someone
Example
She has her boss **wrapped around her finger**.
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wrap up
何かを完全に終わらせる
Meaning
to finish something completely
Example
We need to **wrap up** the report before lunch.
idiom
wrap your head around
難しいことを理解する
Meaning
to understand or comprehend something difficult
Example
It took me a while to **wrap my head around** the new software.
B2 idiom
wrap your head around it
何かを理解する、または受け入れる
Meaning
to understand or accept something
Example
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
idiom
wrap your head around something
難しいまたは奇妙なことを理解するのに成功する
Meaning
to succeed in understanding something difficult or strange
Example
I'm still trying to **wrap my head around** this new software.
idiom
write down
紙に情報を記録する
Meaning
to record information on paper
Example
Please **write down** the maintenance request number.
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write off
何かを重要でない、または考慮する価値がないと見なす
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant or not worth considering
Example
Don’t **write off** his idea; it might actually work.
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write one’s own story
自分自身の運命や人生の道を形作ること
Meaning
to shape one’s own destiny or path in life
Example
She chose to **write her own story** instead of following tradition.
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written in the stars
起こる運命がある; 定められている
Meaning
destined to happen; fated
Example
They believe their meeting was **written in the stars**.
idiom
yawn fest
とても退屈なもの
Meaning
something extremely boring
Example
That lecture was a total **yawn fest**.
idiom
yellow-bellied
非常に臆病
Meaning
very cowardly
Example
He’s too **yellow-bellied** to stand up for himself.
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You can do it
自信を持って; 自分の能力を信じて。
Meaning
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
Example
Don’t doubt yourself, **you can do it**!
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You can say that again
誰かに強く同意するために使われる
Meaning
Used to strongly agree with someone
Example
‘It’s been a long day.’ ‘**You can say that again!**’