Do you know the English phrase “there’s no time like the present”? Can you guess the meaning?
Dave: I want to write a novel, but I’m busy, so maybe I will start writing it next year.
Kev: If you wait, you will never write it. There ‘s no time like the present!
Does it mean
a) time is a gift
b) do something now
c) use your time wisely
d) our biggest gift is time
The answer is below! ↓
Answer:
b) do something now
I love going to the beach in spring in Japan. Even on beautiful sunny days, it is empty! I feel like I have my own private beach. Why are there no other people here? Well, it is not yet “beach season” in Japan. Most people here wait until July, after the rainy season, to go to the beach. During that time, the beaches are packed (crowded) with people enjoying the sun and the sea. There are usually stalls (outdoor shops) selling ice cream, drinks and flavoured shaved ice.
The beach season does not last long. It usually ends around mid to late August. This is when jellyfish start to show up on the shore…
But until the season starts, I will make the most of (take advantage of) the peace and quiet, and enjoy running and walking on my own private beach!
Do you know the English phrase “Your guess is as good as mine“? Look at the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Janet: Why did Paul leave the party early last night?
Freddie: Your guess is as good as mine. I thought he was having a good time.
Janet: Maybe he wasn’t feeling well…
Does it mean
a) please guess
b) I don’t know/I have no idea
c) I guessed but I was wrong
d) you know more than me
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: b) I don’t know/I have no idea
Can you complete this famous English idiom?
Once in a…….. moon.
a) red
b) green
c) blue
The answer is below! ↓
Once in a blue moon. It means “very rarely”.
Here is an example.
Nina: How often do you go to the cinema?
Ted: I go once in a blue moon. I’m so busy with my business, I have hardly any free time!
Do you know the English idiom “go the extra mile“?
Look at this conversation. Can you guess the meaning?
Zita: Harry made a great presentation, didn’t he? His PowerPoint slides were really impressive. They were better than mine!
Dillon: Yes, he always goes the extra mile when he makes a presentation.
Does it mean
a) be motivated in your work
b) make a bigger effort than is expected
c) travel a long distance
d) perform your job correctly
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: b) make a bigger effort than is expected
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It’s raining heavily today, so here is an idiom using the word “rain”.
The idiom is “right as rain”
Read the short conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Des: I heard you caught a cold last week. How are you feeling?
Angela: Well, I took a week off work and rested a lot, so I’m right as rain now.
Does it mean
a) nearly fine
b) not fine
c) completely fine
The answer is below! ↓
Answer: c) completely fine
It’s cold outside! So, today’s idiom contains the word “cold”.
Do you know the idiom “to give (someone) the cold shoulder“?
Can you guess the meaning?
Lisa : “I saw Kevin at the party last night. I said ‘hello’, but he gave me the cold shoulder.“
Sarah : “He gave me the cold shoulder last week too. I don’t think he wants to talk to us.”
Does it mean
a) be nice to someone/be friendly
b) ignore someone/be unfriendly
c) talk a lot with someone
d) be very angry
The answer is below! ↓
b) ignore someone/be unfriendly
Our last blog post was from Japan. It was about autumn. In Japan, the leaves on the trees are starting to turn red, and the days and nights are getting cooler. It is a beautiful time to visit!
But it is the beginning of spring here in the southern hemisphere.
Next to my computer I have a small vase of flowers – freesias and grape hyacinths. The freesias smell wonderful!
But…look closely at the picture! Can you see the spider’s web on the wall above the flowers!? It is time for spring cleaning!!
What is spring cleaning?
In many countries, it means cleaning the house from top to bottom as soon as the weather gets warmer in spring.
In Iran, the ‘new year’ begins on the first day of spring. So it is important to clean everything just before the new year starts.
In America it is a good time to clean the house, because it is too early for all the bugs but it is warm enough to open all the doors and windows.
I am thinking about spring cleaning because my house is old and it has small windows.
In winter, the house is dark, but in spring the sun comes into the house. Then I can see that the windows are dirty and there is a lot of dust in my house! Time for spring cleaning!
But maybe not today. Today maybe I will just enjoy my flowers, (and the spider’s web)!
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