Phrase of the Week: I Get the Picture

“Bob, we need to talk. You’ve been late to the last three games.” “I told you, my wife had a migraine.” “I know. But also, your performance has really been suffering ever since you changed jobs. This just isn’t working out anymore.” “Okay, I get the picture. You’re...

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TOEIC Practice Question of the Week

If you don’t have a pencil, please _______ one from a classmate. What goes in the blank? A. borrow B. lend C. rental D. give 鉛筆を持っていないならクラスメートから借りてください。 空欄に入るのはどれですか?...

Trivia of the Week: Get Back on the Horse

Popular wisdom is that when you fall off a horse, if you are not badly hurt, you should get back on and ride some more. This is so that you won’t develop a fear of riding horses. Falling off is scary, so if that is the last thing you remember about riding, you will be...

Idiom of the Week: They Made Short Work of That!

Aunt Mabel: I’ve brought a cake for the children. Mom: That’s wonderful, Aunt Mabel! Kids: (each taking a slice of cake) Thanks, Aunt Mabel! Aunt Mabel: Well, they certainly made short work of that! To make short work of something is to finish it quickly. In this...