師走が足早に過ぎ、睦月が目前に迫っています。。
一部の受験校は腕試しとして受け、歯が立たなかった…と残念な思いでいる受験生もいるとは思いますが、

受験シーズンはまだ続きます。

Hard work pays offーso stay committed, keep your nose to the grindstone, and keep moving forward!

Success favors the persistent!

さあ、今日も１つでも多くIdiomを覚えてみましょう。
＊生成AIを活用して探し出した表現を精選・検証し、一部手直しを加えて掲載しています。

1. bury one’s head in the sand：現実から目をそむける
例: Instead of facing the problem, he buried his head in the sand and pretended it didn’t exist.

2. catch one’s eye：～の目を引く
例: Her vibrant dress caught everyone’s eye as she entered the room.

3. play it by ear：成り行きに任せる・臨機応変に対応する
例: We don’t have a fixed plan yet, so let’s play it by ear and see how things unfold.

4. wet behind the ears：青二才の・未熟な
例: As a recent graduate, he’s still wet behind the ears and has a lot to learn in the workforce.

5. put one’s nose to the grindstone：頑張り続ける・継続的に取り組む
例: With exams approaching, he put his nose to the grindstone and studied every day.

6. keep a stiff upper lip：くじけない
例: Even though things were tough, she kept a stiff upper lip and didn’t show her emotions.

7. a pain in the neck：面倒くさいこと・悩みの種
例: Dealing with all the paperwork for the project was a real pain in the neck.

8. stick one’s neck out：大胆な行動に出る・リスクを冒す
例: He decided to stick his neck out and invest in the new startup.

9. a shoulder to cry on：困ったときに頼りになる人
例: After the breakup, she needed a shoulder to cry on, and her best friend was there for her.

10. heart of gold : 思いやりの心
例: Despite her tough exterior, she has a heart of gold and always helps those in need.

11. have a gut feeling that …：・・・と直感する
例: Although there was no evidence, she had a gut feeling that something was wrong.

12. keep one’s feet on the ground：現実的に物事を考える
例: Despite his success, he always keeps his feet on the ground and stays humble.

以上、「体の部位を含むイディオム」全てを網羅することは手に余るので、爪の先ほどでしたが３回に分けて紹介してみました。
I hope this helps you get a leg up in your exam prep!

文責：片野