意見 - 視点

視点に関する英語のイディオムを、'触手を伸ばす'や'議論の余地のある点'などの例とともに探求します。

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long story short

[句]

used to indicate that one is not giving all the details of what happened but only the main points

かいつまんで言うと, 要するに

Ex: Long story short, I missed my flight because I overslept.

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to put out feelers

[句]

to ask some questions in order to figure out what someone is thinking of or what their opinion about a particular person or thing is

反応を探る, 様子を見る

Ex: The company was putting out feelers about the possibility of relocating to a new city.

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the (other|flip|opposite) side of the coin

the other side of the coin

[句]

a different way of thinking or approaching a situation

物事の別の面, 別の見方

Ex: On the one hand, going to college can be a great way to advance your career. On the other side of the coin, it can also be a very expensive investment.

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to coin a phrase

[句]

said before using a famous, overused, or made-up phrase

言ってみれば, よく言うように

Ex: The politician, in an attempt to emphasize his point, declared, "We must, to coin a phrase, think outside the box for innovative solutions."

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to hold the floor

[句]

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

長々と話し続ける, 発言を独占する

Ex: During the debate, the senator held the floor for an extended period, passionately arguing for the proposed legislation.

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or else

[句]

used to imagine how things would be if the situation was different

そうでなければ, でなければ

Ex: I’m sure they’re safe, or else we’d have heard something.

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the other way around

[句]

used to emphasize that the exact opposite of what is said is true

むしろ逆だ, 全く逆

Ex: Usually, people finish high school and then go to college, but for him, it's the other way around—he's attending college first and then completing high school.

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give and take

[句]

a situation in which two parties exchange ideas in order to find the best solution or approach to something

意見のやり取り, 双方向の話し合い

Ex: In business negotiations, there is often a need for give and take to reach an agreement that satisfies both parties' interests.

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to get a word in edgewise

[句]

to manage to state one's opinions regarding something after or in the middle of someone else's prolonged speech

口を挟む隙を見つける, 一言言う隙をつかむ

Ex: Every time we meet for coffee, she talks so much that it's hard to get a word in edgewise.

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hot potato

[名詞]

a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle

扱いにくい問題, 厄介な話題

Ex: The scandal surrounding the company's financial practices became a hot potato that no executive wanted to address directly.

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for the record

[句]

used before stating a fact that one wants someone to know or remember

念のため言っておくと, はっきり言っておくと

Ex: Before we proceed, I'd like to state, for the record, that I was not involved in the decision-making process.

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moot point

[名詞]

a subject about which there are different opinions or disagreements

議論の分かれる点, 争点

Ex: Whether we should have used a different approach in the last project is a moot point now; we need to focus on the upcoming one.

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to [broaden|expand|widen] {one's} (horizons|mind)

to broaden one's horizons

[句]

to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

視野を広げる, 見聞を広める

Ex: Traveling to different countries can broaden your horizons by exposing you to new cultures, traditions, and ways of life.

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tunnel vision

[名詞]

a state when a person gets too focused on one thing, which can cause them to miss other important things

一つのことしか見えない状態, 視野が狭くなること

Ex: The manager's tunnel vision towards cost-cutting measures led to overlooking the long-term consequences on employee morale.

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in a bad light

[句]

in a way that makes someone look bad or incapable

悪く見える形で, 悪い印象を与える形で

Ex: The company's unethical practices were exposed, putting them in a bad light in the eyes of consumers.

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in a good light

[句]

in a way that highlights someone's positive qualities or capabilities

良く見える形で, 良い印象を与える形で

Ex: The author's latest book received critical acclaim, showcasing their storytelling abilities in a good light.

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for my money

[句]

used to express one's opinions or beliefs

私に言わせれば, 私の考えでは

Ex: For my money, this restaurant serves the best pizza in town.

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frame of mind

[句]

a temporary state of feeling that causes one to have a particular set of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors toward a particular person or thing

心境, 気持ちの状態

Ex: I can't discuss the issue with him right now; he's not in the right frame of mind.

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in one's eyes

[句]

according to one's opinion

人の目には, その人から見れば

Ex: In the eyes of the law, he was a criminal. But in my eyes, he was a man who was trying to do the right thing.

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to read from the same page

[句]

to have the same thoughts, ideas, opinions, etc. about something

認識が一致している, 同じ考えでいる

Ex: Before the meeting, let's make sure we are all reading from the same page about the project goals.

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to sing from the same hymn book

[句]

to express the same opinions or have the same understanding as someone else

足並みをそろえる, 認識を一致させる

Ex: The two companies are singing from the same hymn book on the issue of environmental protection.

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in a nutshell

[副詞]

used to summarize or describe something briefly

要するに, 簡単に言うと

Ex: The movie, in a nutshell, is about a group of friends who embark on an adventurous journey.

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合意または承認	不一致または不承認	Criticism	Rebuke
意見を表現する	Discussion	視点	ポイントを作る
思考と仮定	Argument	Quarrel

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