執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月27日 | Idioms
“Birthdays aren’t as much fun when you’re an adult, are they?” “Don’t worry. You’re not over the hill yet.” When someone is “over the hill” it means they are older and past their prime. A funny birthday card for an adult might joke about how they are “over the hill”....
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月26日 | Words
“You will certainly pass the test,” could be rephrased as “I’m certain you will pass the test.” A person is certain if they believe something without doubt. A fact or idea is certain if there is no doubt that it’s true....
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月25日 | Pictures
Usually it’s hard to see spiderwebs. If insects could see them, they wouldn’t get caught! However, the dew on this spiderweb makes it easy to see. Do you think it’s beautiful? ...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月23日 | Phrases
“I left as soon as class ended, but I was too late. They were already sold out.” “Oh no, it’s starting to rain. I had better get the laundry in before it’s too late!” “Too late” usually means that something bad has...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月22日 | TOEIC
“It’s not difficult work, but it is time-assuming.” Find the mistake. It’s not difficult but it is time-assuming 「難しくはないが、時間がかかる仕事です。」 難しいのも嫌かもしれませんが、時間ばかりかかってチャレンジがない仕事はずっと続くとつまらないと感じませんか？時間を消費する仕事は英語で言うと「consumes...
