Expression Cards
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the cream of the crop
人々や物の中で最も優れたもの
Meaning
the best among a group of people or things
Example
Only **the cream of the crop** get into that university.
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the cutting edge
何かの最も進んだ、または革新的な部分
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative part of something
Example
This new design is at **the cutting edge** of architecture.
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The darkest hour is just before the dawn
何かにうんざりしたり、飽き飽きすること。
Meaning
Things often seem worst just before they improve.
Example
Things are rough right now, but remember, **the darkest hour is just before the dawn**.
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the dawn of a new day
希望に満ちた新しい始まり
Meaning
a new beginning filled with hope
Example
Her graduation marked **the dawn of a new day** in her life.
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The devil is in the details
細部にこそ重要な点や問題が潜んでいる。
Meaning
Small details are often the most important or problematic.
Example
The overall concept was great, but **the devil is in the details**.
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the doctor ordered
まさに必要なものや欲しいもの
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
After a long day, a cup of coffee was just **what the doctor ordered**.
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the dream team
非常にうまく一緒に働く人々のグループ
Meaning
a group of people who work extremely well together
Example
With these members, we’ve built **the dream team**.
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the driving force
進歩を促進する、または導く人や物
Meaning
the person or thing that motivates or leads progress
Example
She was **the driving force** behind the project.
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the early bird catches the worm
早く始める人が成功する可能性が高い
Meaning
people who start early are more likely to succeed
Example
**The early bird catches the worm**, so start your day early.
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the elephant in the room
誰も話したがらない明らかな問題
Meaning
an obvious problem that no one wants to discuss
Example
Nobody wants to address **the elephant in the room**.
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the end of the road
進行が停止する地点; 何かの終わり
Meaning
the point where progress stops; the end of something
Example
For us, this is **the end of the road**.
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the final frontier
最後または最も難しい挑戦または探査領域
Meaning
the last or most difficult challenge or area of exploration
Example
For many scientists, space remains **the final frontier**.
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the fourth estate
メディアまたはニュースメディア、社会的に影響力のある力と見なされるもの
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
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the glass is half full
何かの良い面を見る
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
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the going gets tough
状況が非常に難しくなるとき
Meaning
when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging
Example
When **the going gets tough**, the tough get going.
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the grass is always greener on the other side
他の状況は常に自分のより良く見える
Meaning
other situations always seem better than your own
Example
**The grass is always greener on the other side**, but be grateful.
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The greater good
行動は、個人的な利益ではなく、社会全体の福祉への貢献度に基づいて評価されるべきだという考え方。
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
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the green-eyed monster
嫉妬が人格化され、破壊的な力として描かれる
Meaning
jealousy personified or described as a destructive force
Example
Don't let **the green-eyed monster** ruin your friendship.
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the honest truth
絶対的で完全な真実
Meaning
the absolute and complete truth
Example
To tell you **the honest truth**, I didn’t enjoy the trip.
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the human touch
テクノロジーに欠けている個人的または感情的な要素
Meaning
a personal or emotional element that technology lacks
Example
Even with AI, customers still appreciate **the human touch** in service.
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the internet of things (IoT)
日常の物をインターネットに接続してデータを送受信すること
Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
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the ivory tower
実務的な関心や現実世界から切り離された場所や状況
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
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the jury is still out
決定はまだ下されていない
Meaning
a decision has not yet been made
Example
**The jury is still out** on whether the new policy will work.
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the last straw
状況を耐えがたくする最後の問題
Meaning
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
Example
His rude comment was **the last straw** for her.