Idiom of the Week: Second Wind

執筆者 | 2014年01月08日 | Idioms

“Do you need to take a break?” “No, I’ve got my second wind.” If you are doing something tiring, such as working or running, you will, of course, start to feel tired. However, if you just keep going, you may start to feel less tired. This is called getting your second...

Word of the Week: Peculiar

執筆者 | 2014年01月07日 | Words

“This bird can be identified by its peculiar call.” “Peculiar” usually means “strange”. “I was suspicious because the man’s behavior was very peculiar.” But it can also mean “unique”. “The brightly colored feathers are peculiar to the male of the species.”...

Picture of the Week: Puddle

執筆者 | 2014年01月06日 | Pictures

A puddle is any small, shallow pool of liquid on a mostly flat surface. Most commonly, puddles form on the ground when it rains. Do you enjoy stepping in puddles, or would you rather keep your feet dry?...

Phrase of the Week: Merry Christmas

執筆者 | 2013年12月21日 | Phrases

What’s the difference between “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Christmas”? Both are Christmas greetings. “Merry Christmas” is the only way to wish someone a good Christmas in the U.S. “Happy Christmas” is used alongside “Merry Christmas” in the United Kingdom and Ireland....