Idioms

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! The expression to beat a dead horse sounds a lot more violent than it's meaning. Let's listen. To Beat a Dead Horse Speaker A: It is so hot.Speaker B: Can we please go to the pool?Speaker A: I told you. The pool is closed all week for repairs.Speaker B: But it's hot!Speaker A: And it's closed! Stop beating a dead horse. … [記事を読む...] about To Beat a Dead Horse (イディオム)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! To shine means to be very bright. But what happens when you get a shiner? Shiner Speaker A: Whoa, Dan! What happened to your face?Speaker B: I got hit with the ball during last night's softball game. Turns out the balls are not all that soft.Speaker A: Well, that's quite a shiner. Hey, maybe next time catch the ball … [記事を読む...] about Shiner (イディオム)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A sticker is a piece of paper that attaches to a surface. Stickers can be used to show the cost of a product. But what does sticker shock mean? Sticker Shock Speaker A: So, dan, have you gotten that new bicycle yet?Speaker B: Well, I went to the bike store, but I left with some serious sticker shock.Speaker A: I just … [記事を読む...] about Sticker Shock (イディオム)

- 原稿 English in a Minuteへようこそ！ 底とは、何かの一番低いところ。でも、何かの底をつくとはどういうことでしょう？聞いてみましょう。 底をつく スピーカーA: 誰かが私のマフィンを盗んだ。スピーカーB：ダン、真相を究明する必要があるんだ。詳しく話してよ。 [記事を読む...] about Get to the Bottom of It (イディオム)

- 原稿 分で英語へようこそ ソファは座るためのもの、ポテトは食べるためのもの。でも、カウチポテトって何？ カウチポテト スピーカーA: Dan、新しいルームメイトはどう？スピーカーB: He's such a couch potato. 講演者A：まあ、もっと悪いかもしれないね。 [記事を読む...] about Couch Potato (イディオム)