Phrase of the Week: The Last Straw

執筆者 | 2012年09月29日 | Phrases

“This is the last straw! I’ve had it!” The last straw is the straw that broke the camel’s back. A camel can carry a lot, but if you keep adding straw it will eventually become too heavy. The last straw is the difference between a load of straw the camel can just...

Phrase of the Week: I could use a break

執筆者 | 2012年09月15日 | Phrases

Phil: You’ve been working for three hours. Come take a break with us. Steve: Okay. I guess I could use a breather. When we say we “could use” something, it means we would like it, although we may not actually really need it. After working for three hours, a break...

Phrase of the Week: I’ll believe it when I see it

執筆者 | 2012年09月08日 | Phrases

Lisa: I can do a triple cartwheel! Norman: I’ll believe that when I see it. This is a phrase we use to express disbelief. I don’t believe what you’re saying, but if I see it with my own two eyes, then I will believe it. リサ：私、三連続で側転できるの！ ノーマン：見なきゃ信じられないよ。...

Phrase of the Week: Brain Freeze

執筆者 | 2012年09月01日 | Phrases

Jenny: Oh no! I have brain freeze! Mandy: That’s what happens when you eat your ice cream so fast. Brain freeze is the feeling you get in your head when you eat or drink something cold too fast. It feels as if your brain has frozen.   ジェニー：いやあ！頭がきんきんする！...

Phrase of the Week: Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’

執筆者 | 2012年08月25日 | Phrases

Son: Look, Dad, I can balance on the railing! Dad: You’re cruisin’ for a bruisin’, son. Get down from there before you hurt yourself. “Cruise” is a type of travel. Boats cruise, especially cruise ships. Some cars have cruise control, a...