Idiom of the Week: Butterflies in My Stomach

執筆者 | 2013年07月31日 | Idioms

“Tonight is the big concert! Are you nervous?” “Yes, I have butterflies in my stomach already.” If you are nervous about performing in front of people or asking someone on a date, you might have a funny feeling in your stomach. It feels like butterflies are flapping...

Idiom of the Week: On Your Game

執筆者 | 2013年07月24日 | Idioms

Businessman: “I can’t believe Shirley got us such a good price! She’s really on her game!” When you are on your game, you are doing something to the best of your ability. “Game” refers to sports, but you can say this about any skill. If you are off your game, you are...

Idiom of the Week: Break the Ice

執筆者 | 2013年07月17日 | Idioms

Host: “Thanks for coming! Let me introduce you. This is Ida. Ida, this is Jeff. I’ll go get the drinks.” Ida: “…” Jeff: “…” Ida: “Well, someone has to break the ice. So, how about that weather?” Breaking the ice means starting a conversation. If no one breaks the ice,...

Idiom of the Week: His Father’s Son

執筆者 | 2013年07月10日 | Idioms

Mother: “Here, honey, I didn’t put any tomatoes on your salad.” Father: “Thanks!” Mother: “Here’s your salad, Billy.” Billy: “Ew! I hate tomatoes!” Mother: “He’s certainly his father’s son.” In this story, Billy and his father both dislike tomatoes. We say “He’s his...

Idiom of the Week: Feeling Blue

執筆者 | 2013年07月03日 | Idioms

Joel: *sigh* Fred: “What’s wrong?” Joel: “I don’t know…” Fred: “You know, when I’m feeling blue, I like to go on a walk in the park.” If a person is blue, it means that he or she feels sad. What can you do to cheer yourself up when you feel blue? ジョエル：（ため息）...