Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
cry one’s heart out
悲しみのあまり激しく泣く
Meaning
to cry very hard due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after the breakup.
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cry over spilled milk
変えられないことを嘆いても仕方がない
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There's no use **crying over spilled milk**.
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cry over spilt milk
変えられないことにくよくよする
Meaning
to be upset about something that cannot be changed
Example
There’s no use **crying over spilt milk**.
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cry wolf
嘘の警報を出す
Meaning
to raise a false alarm
Example
Do not **cry wolf** or no one will believe you later.
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cry your heart out
悲しみで大泣きする
Meaning
to cry a lot due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after hearing the bad news.
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crybaby
簡単に文句を言ったり泣いたりする人
Meaning
someone who complains or cries easily
Example
Don’t be a **crybaby**, it’s just a small scratch.
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crystal ball
未来を予測する能力
Meaning
the ability to predict the future
Example
I don’t have a **crystal ball**, so I can’t tell what will happen.
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Cultural melting pot
異なる文化が混ざり合う場所
Meaning
A place where different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often described as a **cultural melting pot**.
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Cultural shock
異なる文化や生活様式に触れたときに感じる混乱感
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when exposed to a different culture or way of life
Example
Moving from a small village to a big city gave me **cultural shock**.
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Culture shock
異文化に出会うことによる混乱の感覚
Meaning
A feeling of confusion when encountering a different culture
Example
Moving to Japan gave her a bit of **culture shock** at first.
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Curiosity killed the cat
あまりにも好奇心が強すぎると、問題を引き起こすことがある。
Meaning
Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble.
Example
Don't ask too many questions about his past — **curiosity killed the cat**.
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curtain call
パフォーマーが舞台に戻り、拍手を受ける時
Meaning
when performers return to the stage to receive applause
Example
After their amazing act, the team received a standing ovation during the **curtain call**.
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cut a deal
素早くビジネス契約を結ぶ
Meaning
to reach a business agreement quickly
Example
They **cut a deal** to save both companies money.
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cut above the rest
他の人より優れている
Meaning
to be better than others
Example
His presentation was **a cut above the rest**.
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cut and dry
明確で簡単; 混乱の余地がない
Meaning
clear and straightforward; no room for confusion
Example
The decision wasn’t as **cut and dry** as they expected.
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cut and paste
ほんの少し変更を加えて何かをコピーする
Meaning
to copy something with little change
Example
You can't just **cut and paste** ideas from others.
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cut and paste solution
簡単または独創的でない解決策; コピーされた方法
Meaning
an easy or unoriginal fix; a copied approach
Example
That’s just a **cut and paste solution**, not a real fix.
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cut back on
何かの量を減らす
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something
Example
We’re trying to **cut back on** eating out during the week.
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cut both ways
良い面と悪い面の両方がある
Meaning
to have both positive and negative effects
Example
Working from home **cuts both ways** – you save time but lose social interaction.
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Cut class
許可なく授業をサボる
Meaning
To skip a class without permission
Example
He **cut class** to watch a movie.
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cut corners
いちばん簡単または安い方法で何かをする
Meaning
to do something in the easiest or cheapest way
Example
They **cut corners** to finish the project faster.
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Cut from the same cloth
性格や行動が非常に似ていること。
Meaning
To be very similar in character or behavior.
Example
Those two brothers are **cut from the same cloth**.
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cut loose
自由に振る舞い、楽しむこと
Meaning
to behave freely and enjoy oneself
Example
It’s the weekend—time to **cut loose**!
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Cut one’s losses
失敗していることをやめて、さらなる損失を避けること。
Meaning
To stop doing something that is failing to avoid further loss.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and exit the market now.