Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
hit it off with
すぐに誰かと良い関係を築く
Meaning
to immediately have a good relationship with someone
Example
We **hit it off with** each other from the very first meeting.
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hit on
誰かにロマンチックまたは性的な関心を示す
Meaning
to show romantic or sexual interest in someone
Example
He tried to **hit on** her at the party, but she ignored him.
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hit out at
誰かや何かを怒って批判する
Meaning
to criticize someone or something angrily
Example
The politician **hit out at** the media for spreading lies.
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hold accountable for
誰かをその行動に対して責任を取らせること
Meaning
to make someone responsible for their actions
Example
The CEO promised to **hold accountable for** those who broke company rules.
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hold against
誰かを何かで非難する
Meaning
to blame someone for something
Example
Don’t **hold it against** her; she made an honest mistake.
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hold appreciation for
誰かに感謝の気持ちを持ち続ける
Meaning
to keep a feeling of thankfulness towards someone
Example
I still **hold appreciation for** my teachers who guided me.
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hold back
何かを表現するのを止める
Meaning
to stop yourself from expressing something
Example
He wanted to tell her everything but **held back** his words.
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hold back anger
対立中に自分の怒りを抑える
Meaning
to control one’s temper during conflict
Example
He tried to **hold back anger** while listening to the criticism.
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hold back criticism
不必要にネガティブなことを言わないようにする
Meaning
to avoid saying negative things unnecessarily
Example
In polite conversation, it’s wise to **hold back criticism**.
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hold back from
伝統的な価値観を忘れることや失うことに抵抗する
Meaning
to resist forgetting or losing traditional values
Example
The villagers **held back from** abandoning their rituals.
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hold back tears
泣かないようにする
Meaning
to stop yourself from crying
Example
He tried to **hold back tears** during the speech.
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hold down costs
経費を管理する
Meaning
to keep expenses under control
Example
The company managed to **hold down costs** despite rising raw material prices.
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hold down inflation
インフレを管理可能なレベルに保つ
Meaning
to control or keep inflation at a manageable level
Example
The central bank took measures to **hold down inflation**.
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hold elections
リーダーシップのために投票を組織し、実施する
Meaning
to organize and conduct voting for leadership
Example
The commission will **hold elections** in all districts next month.
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hold emotions in
本当に感じていることを表現しないようにする
Meaning
to avoid expressing what you really feel
Example
He **holds his emotions in** because he fears being judged.
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hold emotions in check
感情を抑える
Meaning
to keep your emotions under control
Example
He tried to **hold his emotions in check** during the speech.
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hold fast to
信念や価値観に固くコミットする
Meaning
to remain firmly committed to a belief or value
Example
She **holds fast to** transparency even under pressure.
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hold feelings in
感情を表現しないこと; 感情を抑えること
Meaning
to not express emotions; to suppress feelings
Example
He tends to **hold his feelings in** rather than show them.
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hold firm
自信を持ち、恐れや疑念を支配させない
Meaning
to stay confident and not let fear or doubt take over
Example
In the face of criticism, she continued to **hold firm** to her beliefs.
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hold grudges against
誰かに対して怒りや恨みを持ち続けること
Meaning
to continue feeling angry or resentful toward someone
Example
It’s not healthy to **hold grudges against** your friends.
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hold in
感情を抑える、または表現しないこと
Meaning
to control your emotions or not express them
Example
She tried to **hold in** her laughter during the meeting.
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hold in check
反応する前に強い感情を抑える
Meaning
to control strong emotions before reacting
Example
He tried to **hold in check** his frustration during the meeting.
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hold in emotions
自分の感情を見せないようにする
Meaning
to stop yourself from showing what you feel
Example
He tried to **hold in his emotions** during the meeting.
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hold it in
感情を抑えること
Meaning
to stop yourself from showing emotion
Example
He tried to **hold it in**, but the tears came anyway.