Phrase of the Week: I Couldn’t Care Less

“I couldn’t care less what you do. Just leave me out of it.” “I couldn’t care less” is an emphatic way to say “I don’t care.” You can care a lot or a little, but if you “couldn’t care less”, then...

Phrase of the Week: Throw a Party

“It’s my sister’s birthday next week. We’re going to throw a big party!” You can throw a ball, a rock, a dart or…a party? You can just “have” a party, but organizing a party is often called “throwing” a party....

Phrase of the Week: My Blood Ran Cold

“I looked out the window and my blood ran cold. The monster was looking back in at me!” When we say someone’s blood runs cold, it means they felt as if their blood had gone cold from a sudden shock or fear. 「窓の外を覗いたらぞっとした。モンスターがこっちを覗き返していたんだよ!」...

Phrase of the Week: I’ll Call You Back

“Sorry, I can’t talk now. I’ll call you back.” “Sorry, he isn’t here right now. I’ll tell him to call you back.” If you were unable to talk to someone on the phone, you can try again by calling them back. Or they can...

Phrase of the Week: No Matter What

“I have to win, no matter what!” “Don’t worry. I’ll be there, no matter what!” Regardless of what may happen, I have to win. I will be there, even if there is a typhoon or an earthquake. This phrase is used to show determination....

Phrase of the Week: I’ll Get Him Back

“My brother ate the pudding I was saving, but I’ll get him back. I have to think of a good prank to play on him.” “You killed my father! I’ll get you for that!” To “get” someone often means to do them some kind of harm,...