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idiom
wake up to
重要な何かに気づく
Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are **waking up to** the impact of noise pollution.
idiom
walk a fine line
二つの難しい選択肢や対立する側の間でバランスを取る
Meaning
to balance between two difficult choices or opposing sides
Example
The diplomat had to **walk a fine line** between honesty and tact.
idiom
walk a tightrope
注意深いバランスが必要な難しい状況にいる
Meaning
to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance
Example
The manager **walked a tightrope** between the demands of staff and management.
phrasal-verb
walk along
何かの横を一定の距離を歩く
Meaning
to move on foot beside something for some distance
Example
**Walk along** the river until you reach the bridge.
phrasal-verb
walk away
冷静に状況や場所を離れる; 歩いて離れる
Meaning
to leave a situation or place calmly; to move away by walking
Example
She **walked away** without saying a word.
phrasal-verb
walk away from
関係や状況を直面する代わりに離れる
Meaning
to leave a relationship or situation instead of confronting it
Example
Sometimes it’s better to **walk away from** toxic friendships.
idiom
walk on air
とても幸せな気分になる
Meaning
to feel very happy
Example
She was **walking on air** after hearing his message.
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walk on eggshells
誰かを怒らせないように言ったりしたりする際に非常に慎重になる
Meaning
to be very careful about what you say or do to avoid upsetting someone
Example
Ever since the argument, I've been **walking on eggshells** around him.
idiom
walk tall
自信を持ち、誇りを持って行動する
Meaning
to behave confidently and proudly
Example
You have every reason to **walk tall** after your success.
idiom
walk with confidence
自分の能力を信じて行動すること
Meaning
to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
Example
He always **walks with confidence** during his presentations.
idiom
walking on air
とても幸せで興奮している気分になる
Meaning
to feel very happy and excited
Example
After winning the match, he was **walking on air**.
idiom
walking on eggshells
誰かを怒らせないようにとても気をつける
Meaning
being very careful not to upset someone
Example
I feel like I am **walking on eggshells** around my boss.
idiom
wallflower
内気で社交的な活動を避ける人
Meaning
a shy person who avoids social activities
Example
She used to be a **wallflower**, but now she’s more confident.
phrasal-verb
wander around
目的や方向が定まっていない状態で歩き回る
Meaning
to move about without a fixed purpose or direction
Example
We spent the afternoon **wandering around** the old town.
idiom
wander off
目的や方向なしで歩く
Meaning
to walk away without purpose or direction
Example
The child **wandered off** while we were shopping.
idiom
wanderlust
世界を旅行し、探検したいという強い欲望
Meaning
a strong desire to travel and explore the world
Example
His **wanderlust** took him to every continent on Earth.
idiom
war of words
言い争いまたは口論
Meaning
an argument or verbal conflict
Example
The two politicians engaged in a **war of words** on TV.
phrasal-verb
warm down
激しい運動の後に軽い運動を行うこと
Meaning
to perform gentle exercises after intense physical activity
Example
The coach told the players to **warm down** after the match.
idiom
warm the cockles of one's heart
誰かを幸せや感謝の気持ちにさせる
Meaning
to make someone feel happy or grateful
Example
Her thoughtful gift really **warmed the cockles of my heart**.
phrasal-verb
warm to
誰かに対して好意や親しみを感じ始める
Meaning
to start feeling affection or liking toward someone
Example
She slowly **warmed to** the idea of sharing her story publicly.
phrasal-verb
warm to someone
誰かを好きになる、または彼らに友好的に感じるようになる
Meaning
to begin to like someone or feel friendly towards them
Example
She didn’t like him at first but slowly **warmed to him**.
idiom
warm up
活動のために体や心を準備する
Meaning
to prepare the body or mind for activity
Example
Let’s **warm up** before we dive into the rehearsal.
phrasal-verb
warm up emotionally
感情を共有するのに十分快適に感じ始めること
Meaning
to start feeling comfortable enough to share your emotions
Example
It took a while for him to **warm up emotionally** after the breakup.
phrasal-verb
warm up for
活動前に体または精神を準備する
Meaning
to prepare your body or mind before an activity
Example
Players **warm up for** ten minutes before drills.