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Hung up

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“Hung up” most commonly means being emotionally obsessed, worried, or fixated on someone or something

これは、電話を切断することを意味し、「hangup」と同様に使われることがある。 「hungup」と「hangup」の違い「hungup」と「hangup」の違いは、前者が過去形であり、後者が現在形であること。 例えば、「I hungup the phone」は「電話を切った」という意味になる。

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Fixate

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cause (someone) to acquire an obsessive attachment to someone or something.
“he became fixated on the idea”

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Flavour profile

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A flavor profile is the comprehensive, multi-sensory expression of a food or beverage’s unique taste, aroma, and mouthfeel. It is defined by the balance of five primary tastes—sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami

“Flavour profile doesn’t have the same complexity”

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The plot thickens

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The phrase “the plot thickens” means that a situation, story, or mystery is becoming more complex, intense, or intriguing

物語の筋が濃くなるということですが、状況がさらに複雑に興味深く

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So sick

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“So sick” has two opposite meanings depending on context: it is either slang for something extremely cool, impressive, or amazing (e.g., “That trick was so sick!”), or it means literally feeling very ill, disgusted, or nauseous. It can also describe something morally corrupt or disgusting.

= so cool 👍

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Take the bait

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to react to something said or offered

“Don’t take the bait”

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Under the weather

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“Under the weather” is an English idiom meaning to feel ill, sick, or unwell, usually in a minor way like a cold, headache, or fatigue

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Cop out

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avoid doing something that one ought to do.
“he copped out at the last moment”

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Millwork

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Millwork refers to any wood-based building material produced in a mill, typically including custom or stock finishing elements like molding, trim, doors, paneling, and cabinet

millwork（ミルワーク）とは、製材所（mill）で機械加工された木材製品の総称で、日本では「造作材（ぞうさくざい）」や「木工製品」と訳されます。ドア、窓枠、モールディング、キャビネットなど、工場で精密に製造され、建物の内外装仕上げに使われる製品を指します

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Seat of their pants

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“Seat of their pants” (often used as “flying by the seat of your pants”) means doing something difficult by relying on instinct, intuition, and personal experience rather than using a premeditated plan, technical instruments, or formal training.

Origin. : Flying by the seat of their pants” originated in the 1930s to describe early aviators who navigated without reliable instruments, relying instead on instinct and the physical sensations (vibrations, gravity) felt through their seat to control the plane

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You crashed it

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You crushed it” is an idiomatic expression meaning you performed exceptionally well, achieved100% success, or completely nailed a task, presentation, or performance

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Reverse engeneering

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Reverse engineering is the process of analyzing a system, software, or physical object to understand its design, functionality, and components, usually by taking it apart.
It is used to replicate, improve, document, or analyze a product when original blueprints or source code are unavailable

リバースエンジニアリング（reverse engineering）とは、ハードウェアやソフトウェアの完成品を分解・解析し、その動作原理、構成部品、ソースコード、設計図などを技術的に明らかにする手法です。通常とは逆（リバース）の手順で製品から設計情報を取得するため「逆工学」とも呼ばれ、技術研究や互換製品の開発、セキュリティ対策などに用いられます

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Weather the storm

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“Weather the storm” is an idiom meaning to survive, endure, or get through a difficult situation

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Weather

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to deal successfully with a difficult situation or a problem:
As a small new company they did well to weather the recession.

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Winning streak

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A winning streak, often called a “win streak” or “hot streak,” is an uninterrupted sequence of successes, victories, or positive outcomes in games, sports, or, metaphorically, in life and business

“Win streak”（ウィン・ストリーク）は、スポーツやゲームにおいて「連勝」「勝ち続き」を意味する表現です。特定のチームや個人が、敗北せずに連続して勝利を収めている状態を指し、”They are on a 5 game winning streak”（彼らは5連勝中だ）のように使われます

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Shark

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a dishonest person, especially one who persuades other people to pay too much money for something:
People who need a place to live can often find themselves at the mercy of local property sharks.

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Will you relax?

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“Will you relax?” is a question asking someone to stop being anxious, stressed, or tense, and to become more calm, comfortable, or laid-back

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Veiny leg

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Veiny legs usually indicate prominent, visible, or bulging veins on the skin’s surface, most commonly caused by harmless, age-related skin thinning, low body fat, or increased blood flow during exercise.

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Big whoop

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“Big whoop”は、「だから何？」「大したことない」という意味で、相手の言ったことや起きた出来事に対して、冷ややか、または皮肉っぽく「ふーん」「だから何なの？」と返す、呆れや無関心を示すフレーズです

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I’ll get back to you.

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I’ll get back to you” は、「（後ほど）折り返し連絡します」「確認して返答します」という意味の、ビジネスや日常会話で非常によく使われる英語フレーズです。即答できない時や、詳細を確認した後に回答を伝えたい際に便利で、その場で保留するニュアンスも含まれます。

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Wouldn’t otherwise

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Wouldn’t otherwise” means that a specific action or state would not have happened, or would not be true, if not for the conditions or events just mentioned. It highlights a hypothetical alternative scenario where the outcome is different. It essentially means “if that were not the case” or “under different circumstances

“I would not have found my keys otherwise” (i.e., If you hadn’t helped me, I wouldn’t have found them).

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Rare as a blue tiger

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“Rare as a blue tiger” means something is extremely unlikely to exist, nearly impossible to find, or purely mythical

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High single digits

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“High single-digits” refers to numbers, percentages, or rates between 7 and 9 (e.g., 7%, 8%, or 9%). It represents the upper end of the 1–9 range, just below double-digits

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Drab and dull

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“Drab” and “dull” together describe something that is uninteresting, colorless, and lacks cheer or excitement.

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Give me pause
cause someone to think carefully or hesitate before doing something. "the sight of these gives any would-be attacker pause” Example: "The high cost of the project gives me pause, but I'm still considering it". Other examples: "The recent safety report should give pause to critics of the new policy". "His sudden, unexpected resignation gave me pause".
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By a wide margin
"By a wide margin" means winning or losing by a very large amount, distance, or significant difference
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Gimlet
a small tool used for making holes in wood キリ　工具
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Head for the moon
"Head for the moon" (commonly used as "shoot for the moon") means setting very high, ambitious goals, even if they are difficult to achieve
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Attrition
the action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure. "the council is trying to wear down the opposition by attrition" 弱体化
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Eschatology
the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind. "Christian hope is concerned with eschatology, or the science of last things" Eschatology（エスカトロジー）は、日本語で「終末論」や「終末神学」と訳され、人類の歴史、宇宙、または個人の最終的な運命（死、最後の審判、天国・地獄など）に関する宗教的な教えや研究を指します
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Theocracy
a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god. "his ambition is to lead a worldwide theocracy" Theocracy（神権政治、しんけんせいじ）は、神や宗教的指導者が国家を統治する政治体制。宗教的権威と政治権力が融合しており、宗教法や神の意志が法律の基盤となる体制。中東のイスラム国家やかつてのヨーロッパのように、聖職者や神の代弁者が政治を行う形態
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Hubris
excessive pride or self-confidence. "the self-assured hubris among economists was shaken in the late 1980s"
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Invincible
Invincible describes someone or something that is impossible to defeat, overcome, or conquer "She has a charisma that makes her seem politically invincible".
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Bumping uglies
Bumping uglies" is a vulgar American slang idiom from the 1960s that means to engage in sexual intercourse. It is a euphemism where "uglies" refers to genitals.
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Get in
to succeed in entering a place, especially by using force or a trick: They must have got in through the bathroom window.
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I'll feast it.
"I'll tease it" typically means a person intends to reveal a small amount of information about a subject, product, or secret to generate interest, without providing full details immediately
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Give it a shout
"Give it a shout" (often phrased as "give me a shout") is an informal idiom meaning to contact, call, message, or notify someone when something is ready or when help is needed. It does not literally mean to yell, but rather serves as a casual way to ask for communication.
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Talk it through
"Talk it through" (or "talk through something") generally means to discuss a subject, problem, or decision in great detail to fully understand it or reach a resolution “You've got to talk it through.” よく話し合ってください
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Markets are in green.
"Markets are in green" means stock prices, indices, or asset values have increased, indicating positive market performance and investor confidence
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Numb out
"Numb out" refers to the conscious or unconscious action of dulling or blocking out intense emotional or physical pain, often through unhealthy coping mechanisms like overeating, scrolling, or substance use. It is a self-protective, dissociative response to stress, trauma, or overwhelm, resulting in a feeling of detachment, indifference, or emptiness 「numb out」は、物理的なしびれや、精神的なショック・感情の麻痺で「感覚がなくなる」「ぼーっとする」「無感覚になる」という意味です。感情が麻痺して泣くこともできない状態や、衝撃で呆然としている状態を指します。類語は stun（麻痺させる）、daze（ぼうぜんとさせる）
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Starngle
Strangle means to kill or injure someone by compressing their throat to stop them from breathing, or to hinder the growth/progress of something 首絞め = Wring ones neck
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Overtone
something that is suggested, but is not clearly stated: The concert was supposed to be a charity event but it had strong political overtones. There was an overtone of regret in his farewell speech.
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Depositary receipts
Depositary Receipts (DRs) are negotiable certificates issued by banks that represent ownership of foreign company shares, trading on local stock exchanges in local currency
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Uncut gem person
"Uncut gem people" refers to raw, unrefined individuals possessing hidden inner beauty, potential, or value, despite flaws, chaos, or unpleasant, abrasive exteriors. Inspired by the film Uncut Gems, it describes characters like Howard Ratner—chaotic, gamblers, or "diamond in the rough" personalities who are messy yet mesmerizing, often operating outside conventional norms. YouTube YouTube +4
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Walkout
A walkout is a form of protest where employees stop working and leave their workplace or attendees abruptly depart a meeting to express disapproval. It serves as a, often sudden, demonstration against unfavorable conditions, policies, or decisions. Common synonyms include strike, protest デモ行進
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Turn up the volume
"Turn up the volume" means to increase the loudness of sound on devices like TVs, radios, or speakers. It is an idiomatic phrase used to make audio louder 音のボリュームを上げる
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Mine
Bomb Landmine 地雷
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Overmodulation
Overmodulation is a telecommunications fault where the modulation signal exceeds 100% of the carrier wave's capacity, causing severe signal distortion and unwanted, "off-the-scale" interference Muffly crackly 通信やオーディオにおいて、信号の振幅が変調器の許容範囲を超え、波形がクリッピング（ひずみ）を起こす現象です。結果として、音割れや通信品質の低下を招く
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Run for 5 seconds announcement
5秒間アナウンス📢📣してる
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Take a stub
to attempt to do something although you are not likely to be very successful: I'd never tried snorkelling before but I had a stab at it while I was in Greece. 「take a stab (at something)」は、「（成功するか分からないが）～を試しにやってみる、挑戦してみる」という意味の口語表現です。当てずっぽうで答える場合や、初めてのことに挑戦するニュアンスでよく使われます
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I would defer you
"I would defer to you" (or "I would defer you" in some contexts) means you are choosing to yield to another person's judgment, expertise, or authority, allowing them to make a decision or take the lead 「I would defer to you」は「（その件に関しては）あなたの判断・意見に従います」「あなたに一任します」という意味です。相手に敬意を払い、専門知識や立場が上の人に決定を委ねる、謙虚でフォーマルな表現です
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Contingent
Contingent describes something dependent on uncertain future conditions (e.g., "plans contingent upon weather. contingentは、主に形容詞で「条件付きの」「～に依存する」「不確定の」、名詞で「代表団」「派遣団」を意味します。ビジネスでは契約の不測の事態（contingent on/upon）を指し、人材関連では派遣などの臨時労働者を指す際によく使われます
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Choke point
a point of congestion or blockage. "the tunnel is a choke point at rush hour" It creates a bottleneck 6 第728期：一夫当关万夫莫开的全球choke points - 佛老扯英文 チョークポイント（choke point）とは、海峡や運河など、航路が集束する「海上交通の要衝」のことです。ここを通航障害や閉塞によって窒息（choke）させると、世界経済や物流に甚大な影響を及ぼす、戦略的に極めて重要な地点を指します
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If we’re born yesterday
"= I wasn't born yesterday" means someone is not naive, gullible, or easily fooled, implying they have enough experience to know better. It is a defensive phrase used to indicate that the speaker is smart, aware of the situation, and cannot be tricked by a weak lie or scam. "If I were born yesterday"（または主に否定形 "I wasn't born yesterday"）は、「私は昨日生まれた（世間知らずな赤ん坊）ではない」＝「（そんな嘘やごまかしに）騙されるほど愚かではない」「世間知らずではない」という意味の英語表現です。相手が嘘をついている、または見え透いた言い訳をしている時に使われます
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Jowl
Jowl refers to the loose, sagging skin and flesh that develops under the lower jaw and cheeks, typically associated with aging jowl（ジョール）は、主に「頬（ほお）のたるみ」「下あごの肉」を指す英単語です。年齢とともに垂れ下がった顎の肉や、豚の頬肉（pork jowl）、動物の垂れ下がった口元
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Understated
avoiding obvious emphasis or embellishment “Simplicity and understated elegance” = wabi. 侘び
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Digital scarcity
Digital Scarcity is a credibly maintained limitation, imposed through software, of digital information, goods or services that may be accessed and used entirely digitally Bitcoin is based on math and digital scarcity.
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Hire out
to take a job : to work for wages or a salary She hired out as a cook.
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Carotid artery
What Are The Carotid Arteries? The carotid arteries are two major blood vessels located on either side of the neck that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain, neck, and face. 頸動脈
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Lose track
to no longer know what is happening, or not to remember something: What he was saying was so complicated that I lost track after the first couple of sentences. 感覚が狂う
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Law-abiding
obedient to the laws of society: "a law-abiding citizen" Similar: well behaved
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Inscrutable
impossible to understand or interpret: "Guy looked blankly inscrutable"
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Out in the cold
ignored; neglected. "the talks left the French out in the cold"
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It's expensive being cheap
"It's expensive being cheap" means that buying lower-quality, cheaper items often leads to higher long-term costs because they break, wear out, or need repairs faster than more expensive, durable alternatives
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Alleviate the butterfly
Alleviate the butterfly" most commonly refers to techniques for calming the nervous "butterfly" sensation in the stomach caused by anxiety, fear, or high-stress situations
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Back to the drawing board
back to the beginning of a process to start it again, because it is not working.
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Drive by
done or said quickly, usually by someone who immediately goes somewhere else or does something else: We want to keep the comments on our site free of trolls, cranks, and drive-by commenters.
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Rot in hell
Rot in hell" is a highly offensive, idiomatic curse wishing eternal suffering, torment, or a fate worse than death upon someone. It is used to express extreme anger, hatred, or moral condemnation, often directed at individuals who have committed severe transgressions 「Rot in hell」は、「地獄で腐れ」や「地獄に落ちて苦しめ」という意味の、非常に強い罵倒・呪いの表現です。相手に対する激しい憎しみや軽蔑を示し、死後もなお苦しむことを望む、非常に悪意の強い言葉です。日常会話ではほとんど使われません
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Market temperature
Market temperature" is a metaphor used to describe the intensity, sentiment, and momentum of a market, asset, or industry at a specific time マーケットの動き
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The nature of the beast
the inherent or essential quality or character of something, which cannot be changed. 人間の性
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There is a way around it
There is a way around it" means a solution, alternative method, or workaround exists to bypass an obstacle, restriction, or problem. It implies that although a direct approach is blocked, the challenge is not insurmountable and the goal can still be achieved やり方次第で道はある　成功するんだよ！
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Take it lightly
take it lightly" means to not treat a situation, person, or decision with the seriousness, importance, or caution it deserves
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Battery
LAW the crime or tort of unconsented physical contact with another person, even where the contact is not violent but merely menacing or offensive. "any act which puts a person in immediate and reasonable fear of battery"
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Unnerving
causing one to lose courage or confidence; disconcerting. "an unnerving experience"
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Down pat
understood perfectly
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Blue sky thinking
Blue sky thinking" is corporate jargon for unrestricted brainstorming, aiming for innovative ideas without constraints like budget, time, or practicality. It encourages an optimistic, "what if" approach to generate creative, ideal-scenario solutions often detached from current realities.
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Blowing smoke
to intentionally misinform or deceive Source: theidioms.com try to mislead or threaten someone by giving false or exaggerated information. “I know your motives behind this act; don’t try to blow smoke in my eyes “
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fancy-schmancy
extremely or excessively fancy. "Ben has some fancy-schmancy job" = fancy-dancy
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AI brain fly
"AI brain fry" is a newly coined term for the mental exhaustion, fatigue, and "cognitive fog" workers experience from over-using or constantly monitoring AI tools, often resulting in lower productivity when using four or more tools
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Salacious
having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters. "salacious stories" salaciousは、主に「好色な」「卑猥な」「扇情的な」という意味を持つ形容詞です。性的欲望を刺激するような、みだらで卑猥な内容や様子を指す際に使われ、スキャンダラスな物語や性的な細部描写に対して用いられます
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Abound
exist in large numbers or amounts. "rumors of a further scandal abound"
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Main draw
A "main draw" is the primary attraction, key feature, or top, most important element of an event, place, or situation “One of the main draws are …”
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Rotator cuff
a capsule with fused tendons that supports the arm at the shoulder joint and is often subject to athletic injury. ローテーター・カフ（Rotator Cuff）とは、肩関節の深部にある4つの筋肉（棘上筋、棘下筋、小円筋、肩甲下筋）の腱の総称で、日本語では「回旋筋腱板（かいせんきんけんばん）」と呼びます。肩関節の安定性を保ち、腕をスムーズに回転・挙上させるインナーマッスルとして非常に重要な役割を果たしています
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Window of opportunity
a favorable opportunity for doing something that must be seized immediately. 絶好のチャンス
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Perpetrate
to commit a crime or a violent or harmful act: In this country, half of all violent crime is perpetrated by people who have been drinking alcohol.
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Kleptocracy
a society or system ruled by people who use their power to steal their country's resources. "there are too many entrenched dictatorships and kleptocracies in the region"
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Peckish
Hungry
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Rot in jail
"Rot in jail" (or prison) is an idiom meaning to remain confined in prison for a very long time, often indefinitely
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Spindly
of a person or limb) long or tall and thin. "spindly arms and legs"
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To the forefront
To the forefront" means moving into a leading, prominent, or highly noticeable position 前面に押し出す
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Power dynamic
Power dynamics are the ways influence, control, and authority are distributed and enacted within relationships, groups, or systems. They define how individuals interact, make decisions, and exert power (formal or informal) over others. 力関係
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Pecking order
an informal social system in which some people or groups know they are more or less important than others: There's a clearly established pecking order in this office. He started as a clerk but gradually rose in the pecking order.
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Dovish
advocating peaceful or conciliatory policies, especially in foreign affairs. "a group of influential young dovish advisors" ⇆Hawkish
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Sludge
thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process. 泥
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Hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. "he vowed revenge with oaths and hyperboles"
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Meme
an image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations. "celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site" “Cultural meme” mēm. ミーム
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Time out
short period in which a child has to stop an activity as a punishment for behaving badly : The little boy's mother gave him a timeout after he hit his friend.
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The odds are …
"The odds are" is an English phrase meaning it is likely, probable, or expected that a specific event will happen. It is used to express the probability of an outcome, often suggesting a higher likelihood for one result over another (e.g., "The odds are that he will
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Stay on script
Stay on script" means adhering strictly to a pre-planned, written, or expected set of words, actions, or messages 練習したやった通りにやって
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Your tribe
"Your tribe" refers to a supportive community of like-minded people who share your values, interests, and goals, often functioning as a chosen family
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