Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
a long shot
成功する可能性がとても低いこと
Meaning
something that has a very small chance of success
Example
Winning the competition is **a long shot**, but we’ll try.
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a loose cannon
予測不可能な行動をする人で、問題を引き起こす可能性があります。
Meaning
A person who behaves unpredictably and may cause problems.
Example
Be careful with him — he’s **a loose cannon**.
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a lump in your throat
感情的になって泣きそうになる
Meaning
feeling emotional or about to cry
Example
He felt **a lump in his throat** when he said goodbye.
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a man of faith
特定の宗教または原則を強く信じる人
Meaning
a person who strongly believes in a particular religion or principle
Example
He is known as **a man of faith** in his community.
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a man of his word
約束を守る人
Meaning
a person who keeps their promises
Example
He’s **a man of his word**, you can trust him.
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a man of integrity
正直で道徳的に正しい人
Meaning
someone who is honest and morally upright
Example
He is known as **a man of integrity** in the business world.
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a man of vision
先見の明と想像力を持つ人
Meaning
a person who has foresight and imagination
Example
He is **a man of vision** who transformed the company.
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a man with a mission
何かを達成するために強い目的と決意を持った人
Meaning
a person with strong purpose and determination to achieve something
Example
He’s **a man with a mission** to change the way we think about education.
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a masterpiece
優れた芸術作品または成果
Meaning
an outstanding work of art or achievement
Example
Her latest sculpture is truly **a masterpiece**.
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a masterpiece in the making
例外的なものになる大きな可能性を持つもの
Meaning
something that has great potential to become exceptional
Example
Her new sculpture is **a masterpiece in the making**.
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a match made in heaven
天作の合うカップル、お互いにとてもよく似合っている
Meaning
a perfect couple, very well suited for each other
Example
They are truly **a match made in heaven**.
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a meeting of minds
人々が同意するか、共通の理解を持っている状況
Meaning
a situation where people agree or have a shared understanding
Example
The agreement was the result of a real **meeting of minds**.
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a million-dollar smile
美しく魅力的な笑顔
Meaning
a beautiful and charming smile
Example
She greeted everyone with **a million-dollar smile**.
idiom
a mind is a terrible thing to waste
自分の知的能力を使わないのは無駄だ
Meaning
it is a waste not to use your mental abilities
Example
You should keep learning, **a mind is a terrible thing to waste**.
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a mind like a sieve
とても悪い記憶力を持っている
Meaning
to have a very bad memory
Example
He forgets everything; he has **a mind like a sieve**.
idiom
a miscarriage of justice
裁判所による誤ったまたは不公平な決定
Meaning
a wrong or unfair decision by a court
Example
The innocent man’s imprisonment was **a miscarriage of justice**.
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A negative outlook
悲観的な態度や見方
Meaning
A pessimistic attitude or perspective
Example
He always has **a negative outlook** on life.
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A nervous wreck
非常に心配したり動揺している人。
Meaning
Someone who is very worried or upset.
Example
He’s **a nervous wreck** before every exam.
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A nest egg
将来や退職のために貯めたお金。
Meaning
A sum of money saved for the future or retirement.
Example
He built up a **nest egg** for his children's education.
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a no-brainer
非常に理解しやすい、または決定しやすいこと
Meaning
something that is very easy to understand or decide
Example
The solution to the problem was **a no-brainer**.
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A pack of lies
完全に虚偽の声明のセット。
Meaning
A complete set of false statements.
Example
His excuse was nothing but **a pack of lies**.
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a pain in the neck
とても迷惑な人や物
Meaning
someone or something that is very annoying
Example
That constant noise from the construction site is **a pain in the neck**.
idiom
A Pandora’s box
終わりのない問題やトラブルの原因。
Meaning
A source of endless complications or trouble.
Example
Discussing that topic will open a **Pandora’s box** of complaints.
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a paradigm shift
アプローチまたは基本的な前提の根本的な変化
Meaning
a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions
Example
The invention of the internet marked a **paradigm shift** in communication and information sharing.