Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
a crash course
短期集中学習コース
Meaning
a short and intensive course of study
Example
I had to take a **crash course** in programming before starting the job.
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a cut above
他の人より優れている; 質や能力で優れた
Meaning
better than others; superior in quality or ability
Example
Her work is **a cut above** the rest.
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a dark horse
重要な瞬間まで自分のスキルや計画を秘密にする人
Meaning
a person who keeps their skills or plans secret until an important moment
Example
Nobody expected her to win; she was **a dark horse**.
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a daydreamer
働く代わりに楽しいことを考える時間が多い人
Meaning
someone who spends a lot of time thinking about pleasant things rather than working
Example
She’s **a daydreamer** who often forgets what she’s doing.
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a dead-end job
昇進や改善の機会がない仕事
Meaning
a job with no opportunity for advancement or improvement
Example
He quit his **dead-end job** to start his own business.
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a debt of gratitude
助けてくれた人に対する感謝の気持ち
Meaning
a feeling of being grateful to someone who has helped you
Example
We owe **a debt of gratitude** to our mentors.
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a dime a dozen
とてもありふれていて価値がない
Meaning
very common and not valuable
Example
Those toys are **a dime a dozen** at the market.
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a diplomatic tightrope
非常に微妙でリスクのある外交の状況
Meaning
a very delicate or risky diplomatic situation
Example
Managing relations with both rivals is a **diplomatic tightrope**.
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a double-edged sword
良い面と悪い面の両方を持つもの
Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
The internet is **a double-edged sword**; it provides vast information but also exposes us to privacy risks.
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a drama queen
状況に過剰反応したり、誇張したりする人
Meaning
someone who exaggerates or overreacts to situations
Example
Stop acting like **a drama queen**; it’s not that serious.
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a dream come true
ずっと願っていたことが現実になること
Meaning
something that happens which you always wished for
Example
Getting that scholarship was **a dream come true** for her.
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a drop in the ocean
必要なものに比べてごくわずかな量
Meaning
a very small amount compared to what is needed
Example
The money they raised was just **a drop in the ocean** compared to the total cost.
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a Eureka moment
突然の発見や気づきの瞬間
Meaning
a moment of sudden discovery or realization
Example
He had **a Eureka moment** when he solved the equation.
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a fair game
両者が成功するか妥協するための平等な機会を持つ状況
Meaning
a situation where both parties have equal opportunities to succeed or compromise
Example
The terms of the contract were discussed until both sides agreed it was **a fair game**.
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a fair trial
すべての当事者が平等かつ公正に扱われる裁判
Meaning
a trial where all sides are treated equally and justly
Example
The defendant demanded **a fair trial** to prove his innocence.
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A Faustian bargain
力や成功のために道徳を犠牲にする取引。
Meaning
A deal where one sacrifices moral integrity for power or success.
Example
Signing that contract was **a Faustian bargain** for him.
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a feather in one’s cap
誇りに思うべき成果
Meaning
an achievement to be proud of
Example
Winning the national award was **a feather in his cap**.
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a few bricks short of a load
少し愚かまたは狂っている
Meaning
a little stupid or crazy
Example
He tries hard, but he’s **a few bricks short of a load**.
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a figure of speech
効果や強調のために文字通りでない方法で使われるフレーズ
Meaning
a phrase used in a non-literal way for effect or emphasis
Example
When he said he could eat a horse, it was just **a figure of speech**.
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a fine line
二つの物の間に非常に小さな違い
Meaning
a very small difference between two things
Example
There’s **a fine line** between genius and madness in art.
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a fish out of water
不慣な状況で不快に感じる
Meaning
feeling uncomfortable in an unfamiliar situation
Example
She felt like **a fish out of water** at the new school.
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a flash in the pan
最初は有望に見えても結果を出せないもの
Meaning
something that seems promising at first but fails to deliver
Example
The peace talks were just **a flash in the pan**.
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A flash of inspiration
突然の創造的なアイデア
Meaning
A sudden creative idea
Example
He had **a flash of inspiration** while working late at night.
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a fool and his money are soon parted
お金に無頓着な人はすぐにお金を失う
Meaning
people who are careless with their money will lose it quickly
Example
He spent all his money on useless gadgets; **a fool and his money are soon parted**.