Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
friends in high places
力や影響力を持っている人々、あなたを助けることができる人々
Meaning
people with power or influence who can help you
Example
He got the job because he has **friends in high places**.
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from my point of view
自分の視点から物事を考えること
Meaning
considering something from one's own perspective
Example
**From my point of view**, the plan makes sense.
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from the bottom of my heart
心から感謝して
Meaning
with sincere gratitude
Example
I thank you **from the bottom of my heart** for everything.
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from the ground up
最初から完全に何かを構築または始めること
Meaning
to build or start something completely from the beginning
Example
The software was built **from the ground up** using new code.
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from the horse’s mouth
直接的に元のまたは信頼できるソースから
Meaning
directly from the original or reliable source
Example
I heard the news **from the horse’s mouth**.
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Front page news
非常に重要または広く議論されているニュース
Meaning
Extremely important or widely discussed news
Example
His heroic act became **front page news** the next morning.
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frozen with fear
恐怖で動けなくなる
Meaning
unable to move because of extreme fear
Example
She stood **frozen with fear** when the snake appeared.
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Fuel the economy
経済成長を刺激すること。
Meaning
To stimulate economic growth.
Example
Government spending can **fuel the economy** during a recession.
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fulfill one's obligations
自分の義務を果たす
Meaning
to complete or carry out one's duties
Example
He always tries to **fulfill his obligations** to his clients.
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full of beans
とても元気で活発な
Meaning
very energetic and lively
Example
The kids are **full of beans** this morning.
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full of confidence
自信に満ちている
Meaning
feeling very sure of yourself
Example
He walked into the interview room **full of confidence**.
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full of oneself
過度に誇り高いまたは自信過剰であること
Meaning
to be overly proud or self-confident
Example
He’s so **full of himself** after getting that promotion.
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full of praise
誰かや何かについて非常にポジティブに話すこと
Meaning
to speak very positively about someone or something
Example
Everyone was **full of praise** for her presentation.
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full of the joys of spring
とても幸せで元気いっぱい
Meaning
very happy and energetic
Example
She’s **full of the joys of spring** after her vacation.
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full of years
長く充実した人生を生きる
Meaning
having lived a long and fulfilling life
Example
He passed away **full of years** and surrounded by family.
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full of yourself
自分に対して過度に誇り高い、または自己中心的である
Meaning
to be too proud or self-centered
Example
He’s so **full of himself** after getting that promotion.
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full steam ahead
全力で前進する
Meaning
to move forward with great energy or speed
Example
The team is going **full steam ahead** with the new logistics plan.
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full swing
活動や興奮の頂点で
Meaning
at the peak of activity or excitement
Example
The party was in **full swing** when we arrived.
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fun and games
楽しい活動; 遊び心のある行動
Meaning
enjoyable activities; playful behavior
Example
It’s not all **fun and games** when organizing a big event.
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gain ground
進展を遂げるか前進する
Meaning
to make progress or advance
Example
The company has been **gaining ground** in the tech industry.
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gain the upper ground
優位または優越な立場を得ること
Meaning
to achieve a position of advantage or superiority
Example
The opposition **gained the upper ground** after the scandal.
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gain the upper hand
誰かに対する支配または優位性を得る
Meaning
to get control or advantage over someone
Example
Through smart negotiation, the ambassador **gained the upper hand**.
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game changer
すべてを劇的に変えるアイデアや出来事
Meaning
an idea or event that changes everything significantly
Example
The new app was a real **game changer** for the company.
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Game of thrones
権力や支配を巡る争い、しばしば操作や競争が関わる
Meaning
A struggle for power or control, often involving manipulation and rivalry
Example
The election turned into a **game of thrones** with leaders fighting for dominance.