Idiom of the Week: Hit the Nail on the Head

執筆者 | 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...

Word of the Week: Stranded

執筆者 | 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...

Picture of the Week: Pistachios

執筆者 | 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?...

Phrase of the Week: Ask Out

執筆者 | 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...

TOEIC Practice Question of the Week

執筆者 | 2014年02月14日 | TOEIC

Didn’t you hear the announce? The store is closing; we have to go check out. Find the mistake: A. Didn’t you B. the announce C. is closing D. go check out 「アナウンス聞こえなかったのか？店がもう閉まるから早く会計に行かなきゃ。」...