Word of the Week: Sensible

執筆者 | 2015年02月03日 | Words

“We’re going to be walking a lot. Wear sensible shoes.” “No, you can’t learn to juggle while skydiving. Be sensible.” Something or someone that is “sensible” is practical and realistic. It’s basically a good thing, but maybe a bit boring and not very exciting....

Phrase of the Week: Out of Hand

執筆者 | 2015年01月31日 | Phrases

“I know you like motorcycles, but your hobby is getting out of hand. I can barely fit the car in the garage with all these motorcycle parts.” If something is “well in hand” it’s under control. If it’s out of hand, it is out of...

TOEIC Practice Question of the Week

執筆者 | 2015年01月30日 | TOEIC

“I would like a chance to ____ my mistake.” Fill in the blank. A. erect B. rectangle C. rectify D. retract Ａの意味は「建てる」、Ｂは「長方形」で、動詞ですらありません。Ｄは「取り消す」ですが、一度間違ってしまったものを取り消せませんのでふさわしくありません。残るＣが「正す」という意味で正解です。 Do more TOEIC practice here!...

Trivia of the Week: Work Out

執筆者 | 2015年01月29日 | Trivia

“Heading to the gym? Are you going to work out?” “No, I work in the cake shop next to the gym.” “Work” means to do a job for money, or to perform a task that takes effort. Add “out” afterwards and the meaning changes completely. “Work out” means to exercise for the...