執筆者 Modern English | 2016年06月30日 | Trivia
On your birthday, you might get a cake. It’s traditional to put candles on the cake, usually the same number as the age of the recipient. Some people add an extra candle “to grow on”. Make a wish before you blow out the candles, but don’t tell anyone what you...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年06月29日 | Idioms
“It’s a good idea, but ideas are a dime a dozen. Carrying it out is the hard part.” When something is “a dime a dozen” that means it’s very cheap, or not worth very much. You can buy 12 (a dozen) for a dime (ten cents). 「良いアイデアだけど、アイデアは安い。実行するのが大変なんだ。」...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年06月28日 | Words
“What a tiny dog! I’ve never seen such a small dog.” “I know you said not to eat any candy before dinner, but I just had a tiny bit.” “Look at this dollhouse. It has teeny-tiny pillows on the little beds!” “Tiny” just means “very small”. “Teeny-tiny” is a very cute...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年06月27日 | Pictures
Lately it’s been feeling like summer. Let’s escape from the heat for a moment with a cold, snowy picture. This dog is enjoying the snow. Have you ever played with a pet in the snow?...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年06月27日 | Phrases
“I really want this new game, but I can’t afford it.” “We can’t afford to waste time if we’re going to get to the theater before the movie starts.” We say we can’t afford something when we don’t have enough money to buy it. We can also use this expression with things...
