Expression Cards
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idiom
time will tell
未来が結果を明らかにする
Meaning
the future will reveal the outcome
Example
**Time will tell** whether this was the right decision.
idiom
time's up
何かや誰かの時間が終わった
Meaning
the time for something or someone has ended
Example
You have to finish the test now. **Time's up**!
phrasal-verb
tinker around with
実験的な方法で小さな調整を行う
Meaning
to make small adjustments in an experimental way
Example
We **tinker around with** the app design after each user interview.
idiom
tip of the hat
感謝や敬意を示すジェスチャー
Meaning
a gesture of appreciation or respect
Example
A **tip of the hat** to everyone who made this event possible.
idiom
tip of the iceberg
はるかに大きな問題の一部
Meaning
a small part of a much bigger problem
Example
The data error we found is just the **tip of the iceberg**.
idiom
tip off
秘密裏に情報や警告を与える
Meaning
to secretly give information or a warning
Example
A neighbor **tipped off** the police about the noise.
phrasal-verb
tip over
偶然に一方に倒れる
Meaning
to fall onto one side accidentally
Example
The truck **tipped over** while taking a sharp turn.
phrasal-verb
tire yourself out
ストレスや過労で自分を非常に疲れさせる
Meaning
to make yourself very tired, often due to stress or overwork
Example
He **tired himself out** trying to finish all his tasks in one day.
idiom
to backfire
意図した結果とは逆の結果になる
Meaning
to have the opposite result of what was intended
Example
His plan **backfired** and made things worse.
idiom
to bask in the glory
偉大な成果を達成した後、他人からの賞賛や称賛を楽しむこと
Meaning
to enjoy the admiration and praise from others after achieving something great
Example
He **basked in the glory** of his victory for weeks after the championship.
idiom
to be a sponge for knowledge
情報を熱心かつ積極的に吸収すること
Meaning
to absorb information eagerly and enthusiastically
Example
She's **a sponge for knowledge**; she reads every book she can find.
idiom
to be above board
行動で正直で誠実であること
Meaning
to be open and honest in your actions
Example
His dealings were always **above board**, and everyone trusted him.
idiom
to be ahead of the curve
他の人よりも進んでいる
Meaning
to be more advanced than others
Example
Her research was **ahead of the curve** in the field of artificial intelligence.
idiom
to be fair
公平に言えば；バランスの取れた公正な意見を述べるために使われる
Meaning
used to introduce a balanced or just opinion
Example
**To be fair**, she did try her best.
idiom
to be honest
正直な意見を述べるときに使われる
Meaning
used when expressing a sincere or frank opinion
Example
**To be honest**, I didn’t like the food.
idiom
to be in good shape
体が健康で良い状態であること
Meaning
to be physically fit and healthy
Example
She exercises daily to stay **in good shape**.
idiom
To be in someone's corner
誰かを支援する、または守る
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Even though they were having disagreements, she was always **in his corner**.
idiom
to be in someone’s good books
誰かの好意を得ること
Meaning
to be in favor with someone
Example
If you want to get promoted, you need to be **in the boss’s good books**.
idiom
to be in the doghouse
困っている、特に大切な人と問題がある場合
Meaning
to be in trouble, especially with someone you care about
Example
After forgetting her birthday, he was definitely **in the doghouse**.
idiom
to be in the same boat
同じ困難な状況にいる
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation
Example
We are all **in the same boat** when it comes to the upcoming project deadline.
idiom
to be in the spotlight
多くの公衆の注目を浴びる
Meaning
to receive a lot of public attention
Example
The artist has been **in the spotlight** since her latest exhibition.
idiom
to be like family
家族のように親しい関係である
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My neighbors are **like family** to me.
idiom
to be of one mind
同じ意見を持つ
Meaning
to have the same opinion
Example
We are **of one mind** about this decision.
idiom
to be on cloud nine
非常幸せである
Meaning
to be extremely happy
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after hearing the good news about her promotion.