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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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English idioms related to Opinion
long story short

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

Ex: Long story short, the team won the championship in the final seconds of the game.
to [put] out feelers

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

Ex: The couple was putting out feelers to see if any of their friends would be interested in adopting their dog.
the (other|flip|opposite) side of the coin

a different way of thinking or approaching a situation

Ex: Living in a city offers many advantages, such as access to diverse cultures and entertainment options, but the flip side of the coin is that it can also be more expensive and crowded than living in a rural area.
to coin a phrase

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

Ex: Reflecting on the unexpected turn of events, she noted, "Life is, to coin a phrase, a roller coaster with its ups and downs."
to [hold] the floor

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

Ex: During the town hall meeting, community members were given the opportunity to hold the floor and share their perspectives on the proposed changes to local zoning laws.
or else
or else
[]

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

Ex: You know I really care about you, or else I wouldn’t be here.
the other way around

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

Ex: Typically, people buy a house and then acquire furniture, but in their case, it's the other way around; they furnished their home before finalizing the purchase.
give and take

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

Ex: The political debate showcased a healthy give and take of ideas, as candidates discussed various perspectives to address the issues at hand.
to [get] a word in edgewise

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

Ex: At the crowded networking event, I tried to share my experiences with others, but it felt impossible to get a word in edgewise with the constant buzz of conversation.
hot potato
hot potato
[名詞]

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

熱いジャガイモ, 厄介な問題

熱いジャガイモ, 厄介な問題

Ex: The employee 's misconduct allegation turned into a hot potato for the HR department , requiring careful handling to avoid legal repercussions .従業員の不正行為の申し立ては、人事部門にとって**ホットポテト**となり、法的な影響を避けるために慎重な取り扱いが必要でした。
for the record

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

Ex: Let me, for the record, make it clear that the research findings were based on extensive data analysis and rigorous methodology.
moot point
moot point
[名詞]

a subject about which there are different opinions or disagreements

議論の余地のある点, 意見が分かれる問題

議論の余地のある点, 意見が分かれる問題

Ex: Arguing about who is responsible for the mistake is a moot point; our priority is fixing it and preventing similar issues in the future .誰がその間違いの責任を負うのかについて議論することは**議論の余地のある点**です。私たちの優先事項はそれを修正し、将来同様の問題を防ぐことです。
to [broaden|expand|widen] {one's} (horizons|mind)

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

Ex: Engaging in meaningful conversations with people from diverse backgrounds can expand your mind and widen your understanding of the world.
tunnel vision

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

トンネルビジョン, 狭い視野

トンネルビジョン, 狭い視野

Ex: The student 's tunnel vision on achieving the highest grades caused them to disregard the importance of personal growth and exploration of other subjects .最高の成績を達成することに対する学生の**トンネルビジョン**は、彼らが個人の成長や他の科目の探求の重要性を無視する原因となった。
in a bad light

in a way that makes someone look bad or incapable

Ex: The misunderstanding between the two friends was blown out of proportion, painting their friendship in a bad light.
in a good light

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

Ex: The teacher's positive reinforcement and encouragement helped the students view themselves in a good light, boosting their confidence and motivation.
for my money

used to express one's opinions or beliefs

Ex: For my money, this book is the most thought-provoking and well-written piece of literature I've read in years.
frame of mind

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

Ex: He approached the task with a determined frame of mind, determined to overcome any obstacles.
in {one's} eyes

according to one’s opinion

Ex: In the eyes of the child, the world was a magical place.She saw fairies dancing in the flowers and heard the whispers of the wind in the trees.Everything was alive and full of wonder to her.
to [read] from the same page

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

Ex: The project manager emphasized the need for the entire team to read from the same page to maintain consistency in their work.
to [sing] from the same hymn book

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

Ex: The married couple always know how to sing from the same hymn book, even when they're arguing.
in a nutshell

used to summarize or describe something briefly

要するに, 簡単に言えば

要するに, 簡単に言えば

Ex: The project , in a nutshell, aims to increase efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing costs .このプロジェクトは、**一言で言えば**、プロセスを合理化しコストを削減することで効率を向上させることを目的としています。
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