Phrase of the Week: For Sure

執筆者 | 2016年06月18日 | Phrases

“Well, we’re never shopping here again. That’s for sure.” “Are you coming to my party tomorrow?” “For sure!” If something is “for sure”, it means there is no doubt. It’s definitely true! 「もう二度とこの店に来ない！絶対に！」 「明日のパーティーに来る？」 「もちろん！」 「For...

Phrase of the Week: I Can’t Stand It

執筆者 | 2016年06月11日 | Phrases

“Can you use headphones if you’re going to listen to that? You know I can’t stand that song.” “My wife loves garlic, but I can’t stand it.” If you really don’t like something and can’t tolerate being around it, you...

Phrase of the Week: Get used to

執筆者 | 2016年06月04日 | Phrases

“When you live near a busy road, you get used to the sound of cars and sirens.” “This class was really hard at first, but after I got used to it, it was kind of fun.” When something new and unfamiliar becomes familiar to you, you “get...

Phrase of the Week: Make Do

執筆者 | 2016年05月28日 | Phrases

“I can’t afford a new dress for the party, so I’ll make do with the clothes I have.” “I didn’t have all my equipment, so I had to make do.” When we don’t really have everything we need to do something properly, sometimes...

Phrase of the Week: This Won’t Do

執筆者 | 2016年05月21日 | Phrases

“Oh dear, your clothes are all dirty. This won’t do. Come get changed before the party.” “This won’t do. The milk has expired. I can’t cook with this.” When something has gone wrong or isn’t good enough, we say it “won’t do”. 「あら、服が汚れてしまっている。これではダメね。パーティーの前に着替えましょう。」...