Idioms

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Rolling is a common action. But what does it mean if someone says, that's how I roll? How Someone Rolls Speaker A: Anna, why are you wearing that really pink wig?Speaker B: I like to keep people guessing, Dan. That's how I roll. Hey, you can borrow it if you want.Speaker A: Thanks, but pink is not really how I roll. … [記事を読む...] about How Someone Rolls (イディオム)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Each hand has one thumb. But what does it mean to be all thumbs? To Be All Thumbs Speaker A: Dan, can you help bring in the cake for the work party? It's big.Speaker B: Um, I'm not the best person to ask. I'm all thumbs.Speaker A: Oh, then forget it. I don't want anything to happen to this cake!Speaker B: Is there … [記事を読む...] about To Be All Thumbs（イディオム）

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! "Slack" describe the part of a rope that's not tight and hangs loosely. But why would someone need to pick up the slack? Pick Up the Slack Speaker A: Okay, how many scripts do we have for the new program?Speaker B: Let's see. I count… two!Speaker A: Two? But Martha promised she would write ten.Speaker B: Oh, well, we're … [記事を読む...] about Pick Up the Slack (イディオム)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A "charm" is something that can bring good luck. It can also describe something that turned out perfectly. But why would we say, third time's the charm? Third Time's the Charm Speaker A: Big news, Dan! My sister's getting married, again.Speaker B: Again? How many times has she been married?Speaker A: Twice. But you know … [記事を読む...] about Third Time’s the Charm (イディオム)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! When we get on board a plane, train, or boat, we physically get on the vehicle. But to get on board has another meaning too. Get on Board Speaker A: Hey, Anna. I thought of a great new idea for work.Speaker B: Dan, please. Work is busy enough. No more ideas!Speaker A: Oh, you'll get on board with this idea.Speaker B: … [記事を読む...] about Get on Board (イディオム)