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ACT 英語と世界知識 - 便利なイディオム

ここでは、ACT でのエースになるのに役立つ、「自由な手綱」、「損益分岐点」、「対立」などの便利な英語のイディオムをいくつか学びます。

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
to know better

to be wise enough to avoid certain behaviors or thoughts

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to jump the gun

to do something too earlier than its right time

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to broaden one's horizons

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

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to shed light on something

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

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a far cry from something

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

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bent on

determined or fully committed to pursuing a particular course of action

固く決意した, 執念を持った

固く決意した, 執念を持った

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[形容詞]
to hold one's tongue

to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

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to scratch the surface

to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

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to pave the way for something

to create a situation in which it is easier for one to do something or for something to happen

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neck of the woods

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

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on the lookout for somebody or something

constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

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to have it both ways

to benefit from two opposing or contradictory situations or options at the same time

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free rein

the state in which one is completely free to do or say what one desires

自由な行動, 制限のない状態

自由な行動, 制限のない状態

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[名詞]
to lend itself to something

to naturally fit or suit a particular use or situation

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the rest is history

used to indicate that after a key event, the following developments are well-known or self-explanatory

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to take a back seat

to be placed in a less important or weaker position compared to that of someone else

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to fall on hard times

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

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dead set

firmly determined and focused on the task at hand

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fork in the road

a point in a person's life or a situation where they must make a critical decision or choose between two different options or paths

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out of favor

no longer popular, accepted, or supported by others

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to wring one's hands

to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry

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to have one's (own) way

to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

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to make the most (out) of something

to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

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to carry a tune

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voive voice

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grist to the mill

something that proves useful or valuable for a given purpose

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out of one's shell

used to refer to someone who has become more comfortable or confident in conversing with people

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final frontier

the limits of human knowledge or understanding, representing areas that remain unknown or unexplored

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out of nowhere

in a sudden and unexpected manner, emphasizing the element of surprise

どこからともなく, 突然

どこからともなく, 突然

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[副詞]
to tickle one's fancy

to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

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out of the loop

not being aware of recent information about something

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to breathe a sigh of relief

to feel relief or relaxation because a period of worry, stress, or anticipation has passed

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to burst at the seams

to be occupied by a large number of things

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under the radar

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

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to break even

(of a business) to reach a point that yields no success due to the profit being almost as equal as the costs

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at odds

(with reference to two things) in contrast to each other instead of correspondence

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to take advantage of something

to use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner

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face value

the obvious meaning or worth of something, without looking deeper

名目価値, 表面的な価値

名目価値, 表面的な価値

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[名詞]
flip side

the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument

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to drag one's name through the mud

to make unfavorable remarks about someone

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to be out on one's ear

to be dismissed or expelled from a place, job, or position

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to go through the motions

to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

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to make inroads into something

to have a significant impact or influence on something

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turning point

a point at which a drastic change occurs in a situation, especially one that makes it improve

転機, 分岐点

転機, 分岐点

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[名詞]
to take it for granted

to assume without question that something is true

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in one's shoes

in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

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quirk of fate

an unexpected or unusual occurrence or event that alters the course of events

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