執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月06日 | Idioms
“He told me he was at his friend’s house. He even sent a picture of them when they were there. But he was actually at that party I said he couldn’t go to. He has lying down to his parents down to a fine art.” When someone is very skilled at something through a...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年03月30日 | Idioms
“He used to work in the mail room, but now he’s a senior manager. He’s really come up in the world.” In the world there are many positions and jobs. Those with more power, prestige or money are considered “higher” so as you gain more power or a better job, you...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年03月23日 | Idioms
“This bicycle hasn’t been used for a while. I’m going to get it shipshape before I ride it into town this weekend.” A ship has to be organized and in good condition before it can sail. A bicycle is not a ship, but we compare anything to a ship...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年03月16日 | Idioms
“My physics teacher is so mean. He won’t answer my questions.” “Well if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen! You’re just no good at math.” “Shut up, Brad. Mom, can you check my physics homework?”...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年03月09日 | Idioms
“I lost my job and my husband left me and took the kids. I’ve really hit rock-bottom.” When you are digging a hole with a shovel and you hit solid rock, you can’t dig any farther. The rock is the bottom of the hole, and you can’t go any...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年03月02日 | Idioms
“Neither of us wanted to make a deal, so it was a Mexican standoff.” A Mexican standoff is a confrontation in which nobody has a good option. The tension continues because nobody has an advantage and nobody can retreat. ...
