執筆者 Modern English | 2014年02月20日 | Trivia
Before the 1400s, Valentines were spoken or sung instead of written on cards. Now it’s easy to buy Valentine’s Day cards in stores. Adults may send fancy cards, but children often buy boxes with enough small cards to distribute to all of their classmates. However, a...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年02月19日 | Idioms
“You really hit the nail on the head when you suggested we get another litter box. We haven’t had any problems with the cats since!” The head of a nail is the flat part on the top. It is designed to be hit with a hammer. “Hitting the nail on the head” means getting...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年02月18日 | Words
“Hello, Triple A? My car broke down on the interstate and I’m stranded on the side of the road. Can you send a tow truck?” If you are stranded, it means you have no way to get home or get to your destination. For example, if your friend takes you to a party in his car...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年02月17日 | Pictures
The pistachio is a nut related to the cashew. Why are some of these pistachios red? They have been dyed red. Have you ever eaten red pistachios? Do you prefer them red or natural?...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年02月15日 | Phrases
“Oh no! Valentine’s Day is this Friday and I don’t have a date!” “Well, you had better hurry up and ask someone out!” Because Valentine’s Day is a romantic holiday, some people like to make sure they have a date every year on Valentine’s Day. To get a date, especially...
