Word of the Week: Commit

“This man has committed a crime.” “Pet ownership is a big commitment.” “I can’t buy this game because I’ve already committed this month’s spending money to our trip next week.” “The project failed because the leader was not committed to making it succeed.” “Commit” is...

Picture of the Week: Hare

Do you remember the March Hare character from Alice in Wonderland? We say someone is “mad as a March hare” if they act strangely and unpredictably. This idiom comes from the idea that hares (an animal like a large rabbit) act crazy during their mating season in March....

Phrase of the Week: Take it for granted

Daughter: “Aw, spaghetti again? I hate spaghetti.” Father: “Don’t take your mother’s cooking for granted. You’ll miss it when you go to college next year and have to take care of yourself.” When we take something for granted, we don’t appreciate it. We think we have...

TOEIC Practice Question of the Week

We can’t commitment the resources to such a large project at the present time. Find the mistake. A. commitment B. resources C. such a D. present time 現在、そのような大きなプロジェクトに用いる資産はありません。...

Trivia of the Week: Diamonds

Valentine’s is a day for romantic gifts. One popular gift that is much more expensive than even the nicest flowers or the fanciest chocolate is diamond jewelry. Diamond rings have a long history as engagement rings, but a diamond necklace or earrings can also be a...