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At a snail’s pace
非常に遅く。
Meaning
Very slowly.
Example
The traffic was moving **at a snail’s pace**.
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at breaking point
あまりにもストレスが多すぎて、ほとんど対処できない
Meaning
so stressed or tired that one can hardly cope
Example
After working 80 hours this week, she’s **at breaking point**.
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at death’s door
死の瀬戸際にいる
Meaning
very close to death
Example
He was **at death’s door** before the doctors saved him.
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at each other’s throats
絶え間ない争いや戦いをしている
Meaning
to be in constant conflict or fighting
Example
The two brothers were **at each other’s throats** all day.
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at ease
リラックスして快適に感じる
Meaning
feeling relaxed and comfortable
Example
He felt completely **at ease** in the quiet garden.
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at loggerheads
強い意見の不一致または対立
Meaning
in strong disagreement or conflict
Example
The two departments have been **at loggerheads** over the new policy.
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at odds with
誰かや何かと対立する、または意見が一致しない
Meaning
to disagree or be in conflict with someone or something
Example
His views are **at odds with** the company policy.
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at peace with oneself
自分に落ち着き、受け入れること
Meaning
feeling calm and accepting of oneself
Example
She felt **at peace with herself** after making the decision.
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at sixes and sevens
混乱や秩序のない状態
Meaning
in a state of confusion or disorder
Example
After the renovation, the office was **at sixes and sevens** for weeks.
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at the back of one's mind
積極的に考えていないが意識の片隅にあるもの
Meaning
something that one is not actively thinking about but is still aware of
Example
The fear of failure was always **at the back of his mind**.
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at the crossroads
決定または選択を迫られている
Meaning
facing a decision or choice
Example
I’m **at the crossroads** in my career right now.
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at the cutting edge
分野の最も進んだ位置にいること
Meaning
at the most advanced position in a field
Example
The lab is **at the cutting edge** of medical research.
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At the drop of a hat
すぐに；ためらわずに。
Meaning
Immediately; without hesitation.
Example
He’s ready to help **at the drop of a hat**.
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at the eleventh hour
最後の瞬間に
Meaning
at the very last moment
Example
He submitted his assignment **at the eleventh hour**.
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At the end of one’s rope
あまりにも疲れすぎて、これ以上対処できない状態。
Meaning
To be so tired or frustrated that you can’t deal with anything more.
Example
After working nonstop for weeks, I was **at the end of my rope**.
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at the end of the day
すべてが考慮された時；最終的に
Meaning
when everything is considered; ultimately
Example
**At the end of the day**, teamwork solved the problem.
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at the end of the rope
問題に対処するための耐性や力がもうない
Meaning
to have no more patience or strength left to deal with a problem
Example
She’s **at the end of her rope** trying to manage her work and family together.
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at the end of your rope
非常にイライラして、もう忍耐がない
Meaning
to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left
Example
After dealing with delays all day, she was **at the end of her rope**.
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At the forefront
ある分野でリーダーシップや重要な位置にいること
Meaning
being in a leading or important position in a field
Example
The research center is **at the forefront** of renewable energy studies.
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at the helm
リーダーシップまたは管理の立場にある
Meaning
in a position of leadership or control
Example
With her **at the helm**, the company has grown rapidly.
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at the top of one’s game
自分の最高の状態でパフォーマンスをする
Meaning
to be performing at one’s best level
Example
The athlete is **at the top of his game** this season.
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at war with oneself
内面的に葛藤している
Meaning
to be conflicted or struggling internally
Example
She is **at war with herself** about the decision to move abroad.
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at your breaking point
ストレスでコントロールを失いそうになること
Meaning
to be very close to losing control due to stress
Example
After months of overwork, she was **at her breaking point**.
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At your own risk
あなたは、可能な危険や損失について責任を負います。
Meaning
You are responsible for any possible danger or loss.
Example
You can enter the cave, but it’s **at your own risk**.