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idiom
The truth will set you free
正直でいることで、問題を避けて解放されることができます。
Meaning
By being truthful, you can avoid trouble and feel liberated.
Example
Even though it was hard, **the truth will set you free** in the end.
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The unexamined life is not worth living
内省や自己反省のない生活は、真に満たされているとも意味があるとも言えない。
Meaning
A life lived without introspection or self-reflection is not truly fulfilling or meaningful.
Example
Socrates' belief that **the unexamined life is not worth living** continues to inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of existence.
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the upper hand
誰かに対してコントロールまたは優位性を持っている
Meaning
to have control or an advantage over someone
Example
The ruling party has **the upper hand** in this situation.
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the vision thing
将来を明確に想像し計画する能力
Meaning
the ability to imagine and plan the future clearly
Example
Many politicians lack **the vision thing**.
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The waiting game
何かが起こるのを待たなければならない状況。
Meaning
A situation in which you must wait for something to happen.
Example
It’s all about **the waiting game** when you’re looking for a job.
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the walls have ears
誰かが聞いているかもしれないから、言うことに気をつけて
Meaning
be careful what you say because someone might be listening
Example
Speak quietly—**the walls have ears**.
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the way I see it
人が物事をどのように理解または解釈するかを表すために使われる
Meaning
used to express how one understands or interprets something
Example
**The way I see it**, we should try again.
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the whole nine yards
すべて; 全力
Meaning
everything; the entire effort
Example
She went **the whole nine yards** to make her wedding perfect.
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the whole truth
完全な真実、何も隠さずに
Meaning
the complete truth without leaving anything out
Example
She promised to tell **the whole truth** in court.
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the whole truth and nothing but the truth
隠さず、何も変えずに完全な誠実
Meaning
complete honesty without hiding or changing anything
Example
Please tell **the whole truth and nothing but the truth**.
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the winds of change
変化を促進する影響
Meaning
an influence that promotes change
Example
**The winds of change** are blowing through the organization.
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the wisdom of age
人生経験によって得られた知識と理解
Meaning
knowledge and understanding gained through life experience
Example
He gave me advice that showed **the wisdom of age**.
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the world is your oyster
何かに完全にうんざりしている
Meaning
you can achieve anything you want in life
Example
With your talent, **the world is your oyster**.
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the writing on the wall
何か悪いことがすぐに起こるという兆し
Meaning
a sign that something bad will happen soon
Example
When sales started falling, the manager saw **the writing on the wall**.
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There's no 'I' in team
チームワークが大切で、個人の栄光ではないことを強調する。
Meaning
Emphasizing that teamwork is important, and it is not about individual glory.
Example
Remember, in a project, **there's no 'I' in team**.
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There's strength in numbers
大きなグループは個人よりも強い。
Meaning
A larger group is stronger than an individual.
Example
Together we can achieve more because **there's strength in numbers**.
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There’s always hope
物事がどんなに悪く見えても、希望を持ち続けることができます。
Meaning
No matter how bad things look, you can still hope.
Example
Don’t lose heart — **there’s always hope**.
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there’s always tomorrow
未来にもう一度チャンスがある
Meaning
you’ll have another chance in the future
Example
Don’t be sad about today’s failure — **there’s always tomorrow**.
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thick as thieves
とても親しい友達ですべてを共有する
Meaning
very close friends who share everything
Example
Those two are **thick as thieves**.
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things are looking up
状況が改善しています
Meaning
the situation is improving
Example
After a tough year, **things are looking up** for our business.
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Things will get better
困難な状況は時間とともに改善される
Meaning
difficult situations will improve over time
Example
I know you're stressed, but remember, **things will get better**.
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think ahead
将来を計画する; 将来の必要や出来事を予測する
Meaning
to plan for the future; to anticipate future needs or events
Example
Good managers always **think ahead** before making big decisions.
phrasal-verb
think ahead to
未来に何が起こるかを考えて、それに向けて計画を立てる
Meaning
to consider what will happen in the future and make plans for it
Example
You should **think ahead to** where you want to be in five years.
phrasal-verb
think back
過去のことを思い出す、または反省する
Meaning
to remember or reflect on something from the past
Example
When I **think back** to my first job, I realize how much I’ve grown.