執筆者 Modern English | 2015年07月16日 | Trivia
“Fake it till you make it.” This is a common piece of advice that tells people to act as if they can do something, and actually being able to do it will follow. It also helps them look confident. Even skilled people sometimes underestimate their...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年07月15日 | Idioms
“Bruno is a good dog and my best friend, but he’s so big. He’s eating me out of house and home! I’m going to have to get a part-time job just to buy him dog food.” If someone eats a lot, it costs a lot of money to keep them fed. If you...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年07月14日 | Words
“Can I hold the baby?” “He was holding a gun!” “Hold” has many meanings. It often means to have something in your hand(s) or arms, such as the baby or the gun above. With the gun, you could say, “He has a gun!” without...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年07月13日 | Pictures
In summer, especially around the 4th of July, many Americans like to have barbecues and picnics. Have you been to an event like this? What do you like to do in the summer?...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年07月11日 | Phrases
“If you ask me, he should just apologize.” You will occasionally hear someone say “if you ask me” while giving their opinion. It can be rude to give your opinion on things that aren’t related to you, but it’s usually okay to give...
