(会員）２０１７年３月２９日（水曜日）English Live Lesson
hit, punch, dead kill
1. I am smashed. / I got smashed. = drunk
If you step on a bug you can say you “squished” it or “smashed” it.
2. His new song is a smash hit. = very popular
3. smash = to hit hard
I smashed my toe on the chair.
4. to slam = to do something with force
He slammed the door shut.
He slammed his fist on the table.
He slammed the book on the table.
5. I’ve been slammed at work all week.
TIME OUT for “busy” expressions:
I've been as busy as bee.
I've been as busy as beaver.
I’ve been really swamped at work.
I’ve been slammed at work.
Work has been hectic.
I’ve been up to my knees / neck / ears in work.
I have many things to do. = I’m really busy. = I’ve been snowed under.
I’ve had a lot on my plate recently.
I’ve got a lot on my plate recently.
This week I've been running around like a chicken with it's head cut off.
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A: Hey, are you free next Friday?
B: I’m sorry, but I already have plans.
X B: I’m sorry, but I already have a plan.
B2: I’m unavailable.
A: Can I talk to Mr. Kato.
B: I’m sorry, he can’t come to the phone right home.
B2: I’m sorry, he’s not in right now.
B3: I’m sorry, he’s gone for the day.
B4: I’m sorry, he’s on another call right now.
B5: I’m sorry, he’s indisposed at the moment.
B6: I’m sorry, he’s tied up right now.
I’ve been buried in paperwork.
It looks like rain.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
(会員）２０１７年３月２８日（火曜日）English Live Lesson
(会員）２０１７年３月２８日（火曜日）English Live Lesson
1. to hit the sack = to go to sleep,
I’m tired. I’m going to hit the sack.
2. ~ is a hit.
The show is a hit.
3. He hit a home run. = He did a great job.
He hit it out of the park.
4. He nailed it. = He did a great job.
5. to hit on someone
Are you hitting on me? = Are you making a pass at me?
6. to hit the books = to study
It's time to hit the books., I need to hit the books.
7. I better hit the road. = I have to leave.
8. I’ve been hitting the bottle. = I have been drinking.
9. Hit the gas. = Let’s go faster in this car.
10. Hit the brakes. = Stop the car.
My boyfriend and I have decided to hit the brakes on our relationship.
11. to hit a [place]
I need money, so I need to hit the bank.
I need to pee before we leave, so I’m going hit the head/toilet/john/restroom/bathroom.
I’m going to hit the restroom before we go.
12. The shit hit the fan.
13. to hit a nerve = to say say something that really bothers someone
1. to hit the sack = to go to sleep,
I’m tired. I’m going to hit the sack.
2. ~ is a hit.
The show is a hit.
3. He hit a home run. = He did a great job.
He hit it out of the park.
4. He nailed it. = He did a great job.
5. to hit on someone
Are you hitting on me? = Are you making a pass at me?
6. to hit the books = to study
It's time to hit the books., I need to hit the books.
7. I better hit the road. = I have to leave.
8. I’ve been hitting the bottle. = I have been drinking.
9. Hit the gas. = Let’s go faster in this car.
10. Hit the brakes. = Stop the car.
My boyfriend and I have decided to hit the brakes on our relationship.
11. to hit a [place]
I need money, so I need to hit the bank.
I need to pee before we leave, so I’m going hit the head/toilet/john/restroom/bathroom.
I’m going to hit the restroom before we go.
12. The shit hit the fan.
13. to hit a nerve = to say say something that really bothers someone
Sunday, March 26, 2017
(会員）2017年3月26日 (Sun) English Live Lesson
(会員）2017年3月26日 (Sun) English Live Lesson
1. I could/would die for a beer.
2. I could/would kill for a beer
3. DIFFERENT: I would kill/die for my country.
4. He killed on stage.
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5. to bomb:
He bombed on stage. = He failed.
He is the bomb. = He is great/cool/the man.
6. He is shit. vs. He is the shit.
7. to roll with the punches:
You’ve got to roll with the punches.
8. to pull a punch = to not hit as hard as you can
A: Tell me what you really think. Don’t pull any punches.
9. to beat someone to the punch = to do something before another person does.
1. I could/would die for a beer.
2. I could/would kill for a beer
3. DIFFERENT: I would kill/die for my country.
4. He killed on stage.
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5. to bomb:
He bombed on stage. = He failed.
He is the bomb. = He is great/cool/the man.
6. He is shit. vs. He is the shit.
7. to roll with the punches:
You’ve got to roll with the punches.
8. to pull a punch = to not hit as hard as you can
A: Tell me what you really think. Don’t pull any punches.
9. to beat someone to the punch = to do something before another person does.
Friday, March 24, 2017
(会員）2017年３月２4日 (Fri) English Live Lesson
(会員）2017年３月２4日 (Fri) English Live Lesson
1. I’m dead. = I’m tired.
2. I’m dead. = I’m in big trouble.
3. My phone is dead. = 電池が切れた
4. dead on arrival / dead in the water = already failed
Trump’s healthcare bill is dead on arrival.
Trump’s healthcare bill is dead in the water. = It’s not going to succeed. It has already failed.
5. dead = a stressor, a way to emphasize st
She’s drop dead gorgeous.
You are dead wrong.
You are dead right!
6. a dead ringer = a person who looks exactly like someone else
You’re a dead ringer for your father/mother.
7. dead center = exact middle
dead ahead = straight ahead
8. He is dead from the neck up. = He is stupid.
9. I’m dead serious. = I’m not joking.
10. I wouldn’t be caught dead there. = I would never go there.
I wouldn’t be caught dead with him. = I would never be with him.
11. A: How about a kiss, baby?
B: Over my dead body. = NO WAY!!!
12. He is as dead as a doornail = He is dead.
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Kill idioms
1. Kill me now. = I am so bored or annoyed.
2. to kill on stage = to do a great job
3. I will do it, even if it kills me.
4. to kill time = 時間をつぶす
I like to kill time by going to the shopping mall.
5. to be dressed to kill = to be dressed up very well — often sexy
She was dressed to kill.
6. I could tell you but then I’d have to kill you.
7. to kill for = really want sb
I could kill for some pizza right now.
I would kill for some pizza right now.
I could / would die for some pizza right now.
1. I’m dead. = I’m tired.
2. I’m dead. = I’m in big trouble.
3. My phone is dead. = 電池が切れた
4. dead on arrival / dead in the water = already failed
Trump’s healthcare bill is dead on arrival.
Trump’s healthcare bill is dead in the water. = It’s not going to succeed. It has already failed.
5. dead = a stressor, a way to emphasize st
She’s drop dead gorgeous.
You are dead wrong.
You are dead right!
6. a dead ringer = a person who looks exactly like someone else
You’re a dead ringer for your father/mother.
7. dead center = exact middle
dead ahead = straight ahead
8. He is dead from the neck up. = He is stupid.
9. I’m dead serious. = I’m not joking.
10. I wouldn’t be caught dead there. = I would never go there.
I wouldn’t be caught dead with him. = I would never be with him.
11. A: How about a kiss, baby?
B: Over my dead body. = NO WAY!!!
12. He is as dead as a doornail = He is dead.
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Kill idioms
1. Kill me now. = I am so bored or annoyed.
2. to kill on stage = to do a great job
3. I will do it, even if it kills me.
4. to kill time = 時間をつぶす
I like to kill time by going to the shopping mall.
5. to be dressed to kill = to be dressed up very well — often sexy
She was dressed to kill.
6. I could tell you but then I’d have to kill you.
7. to kill for = really want sb
I could kill for some pizza right now.
I would kill for some pizza right now.
I could / would die for some pizza right now.
Thursday, March 23, 2017
(会員）2017年３月２３日(Thu) English Live Lesson
(会員）2017年３月２３日(Thu) English Live Lesson
Tomorrow is the anniversary of my dog’s death.
Tomorrow is the 3 year anniversary of my dog’s death.
1. I have an idea.
I’ve got an idea.
2. I've got your back. = I’m supporting you so don’t worry.
3. You’ve got nothing on him. = He is much better than you.
(A) has got nothing on (B).
4. I’ve got it! = I have a good idea!
5. I’ve had it! = That is enough! 限界！
I’ve had it up to my ears/neck/ass with you.
I’ve had it up to my ears/neck/ass with work.
I’m sick of it.
I’ve had enough!
I’m fed up with Trump news!
I can’t stand it.
I can’t stand it anymore.
I’ve had it up to here.
It’s arbitrary.
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NEWS!
Donald Trump Jr. got into a twitter war with another person.
Donald Trump Sr. often gets into twitter feuds.
a war = a fight = a feud
Donald Trump Sr. is The President of the Unites States of America.
Sr. = Senior,
Jr. = Junior
Donald Trump Jr. just pulled a POTUS and got into a twitter feud.
(A) pulled a 固有名詞.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
(会員) Thursday Night, March 16, 2017 - fighting words and expressions
(会員) Thursday Night, March 16, 2017 - fighting words and expressions
1. a quarrel = a fight with words only = an argument
We had a quarrel. / We got into a quarrel.
2. a fist fight = a punching fight
We had a fist fight. / I got into a fist fight.
3. a fight
Ex: We had a fight. / We got into a fight.
4. to quarrel / to argue = verb for No. 1
5. a brawl = an out of control punching fight
6. a boxing match = a controlling punching contest
Ex: The boxing match turned into a bloody brawl.
7. a spat = a small minor quarrel
Expressions:
8. Let's dance!
9. to step to sb: to confront sb violently
You gonna step to me? / Are you stepping to me?
10. to pick a fight =喧嘩をうる
Are you trying to pick with me?
Why are you trying to pick a fight with me?
11. I have a bone to pick with you.
12. Me and my brother fought like cats and dogs when we were kids.
13. My and my brother were always at each other’s throats.
14. Let’s bury the hatchet.
15. Let’s let bygones be bygones.
16. It’s water under the bridge.
1. a quarrel = a fight with words only = an argument
We had a quarrel. / We got into a quarrel.
2. a fist fight = a punching fight
We had a fist fight. / I got into a fist fight.
3. a fight
Ex: We had a fight. / We got into a fight.
4. to quarrel / to argue = verb for No. 1
5. a brawl = an out of control punching fight
6. a boxing match = a controlling punching contest
Ex: The boxing match turned into a bloody brawl.
7. a spat = a small minor quarrel
Expressions:
8. Let's dance!
9. to step to sb: to confront sb violently
You gonna step to me? / Are you stepping to me?
10. to pick a fight =喧嘩をうる
Are you trying to pick with me?
Why are you trying to pick a fight with me?
11. I have a bone to pick with you.
12. Me and my brother fought like cats and dogs when we were kids.
13. My and my brother were always at each other’s throats.
14. Let’s bury the hatchet.
15. Let’s let bygones be bygones.
16. It’s water under the bridge.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
(会員) Tuesday Night - March 14, 2017 - Let's GET some GET idioms!
(会員) Tuesday Night - March 14, 2017 - Let's GET some GET idioms!
1. Can I get you ~? / What can I get you?
2. to get ADJECTIVE
I got old. / I got tired. / I got interested. / I got fat.
3. Did you get that? / Sorry, I didn’t get that.
4. I don't get it. = I don’t understand.
5. Where did you get it?
6. I got hurt. / Did you get hurt? / Nobody moves, and nobody gets hurt.
7. to get fired: He got fired.
8. to get laid off: to lose one’s job because the company does not need you right now.
9. get hold / get ahold = to call
to get ahold of sb: to get in touch with sb = to contact sb = to reach sb
I’ve been trying to get ahold of you all day.
10. to get a hold of st = to grab with your hands
get hold = 手に入ること
11. What are you getting at?
He really gets to me. / He's trying to get at me.
This heat is really getting to me.
12. I got your back.
13. Get your shit together. = Pull yourself together. = しっかりしろ！
14. Get a load of that. = Look at that.
15. to get into st = to become interested in st
When did you first get into Japanese culture?
Monday, March 13, 2017
(会員) Monday Night - March 13, 2017 - Basic mistakes
(会員) Monday Night - March 13, 2017 - Basic mistakes
fidgety = sb who cannot sit still,
a handful = st that take a lot of energy or attention
He has been a big pain in the neck!
see, look, wAtch
see = s.pecial, look=l.earn, wAtch=Activity
see + anything special
Use “look” if you have a question and you want to learn the answer.
watch + st = but the stress is on the watching not the “st”
Watch your feet.
Watch your head.
Watch your mouth.
Watch your hands. a) be careful not to hurt your hands, b) don’t touch that
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1. look:
Look at the time.
Look at your watch.
Look around.
Look for st.
Look it up in the dictionary.
Look it up online.
2. see + title of st
It’s nice to see you again.
3. watch + TV,
watch the news
I ~ the movie on TV.
I saw the movie on TV. / I watched the movie on TV.
Answer: saw/watched
see / meet
Sunday, March 12, 2017
(会員) Sunday Night - March 12, 2017 - Basic Restaurant English
(会員) Sunday Night - March 12, 2017 - Basic Restaurant English
Spring Inspired Idioms:
1. Love is in the air.
2. He has a green thumb.
3. I’m not a spring chicken anymore.
4. I have spring fever.
5. I’m bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.
6. The grass is always greener on the other side.
7. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
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1. What would you like? —> What can I get you?
2. on the side = bring it but don’t put it on top
I’d like a salad, please, but I’d like the dressing on the side.
3. Are you ready to order?
4. No, not yet. / We need a minute. / VERY casual: Gimme a sec.
5. Would you like to start with an appetizer?
Would you like to start with an hors d'oeuvre (or derb)?
Would you like to start with an apertif?
6. Would you like something to drink?
Can I get you something to drink?
7. I’ll start with the ~. (main, or something you usually only order one of)
I’ll have a ~.
I’ll have the ~.
Don’t sweat it too much.
8. recommend
Can you recommend a good ~?
What do you recommend?
What are today’s specials?
Do you recommend the rib plate?
X I recommend you to see this movie.
I recommend NOUN.
9. I’m sorry, but I didn’t order this.
Excuse me, but I didn’t order this.
10. Hi, my order hasn’t come yet?
11. Let me check on that for you.
12. Let’s split the check. / Let’s go dutch.
13. I’ll treat you. / It’s on me. / Let me treat you. / I’ll shout you. / Let me get this.
Spring Inspired Idioms:
1. Love is in the air.
2. He has a green thumb.
3. I’m not a spring chicken anymore.
4. I have spring fever.
5. I’m bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.
6. The grass is always greener on the other side.
7. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
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1. What would you like? —> What can I get you?
2. on the side = bring it but don’t put it on top
I’d like a salad, please, but I’d like the dressing on the side.
3. Are you ready to order?
4. No, not yet. / We need a minute. / VERY casual: Gimme a sec.
5. Would you like to start with an appetizer?
Would you like to start with an hors d'oeuvre (or derb)?
Would you like to start with an apertif?
6. Would you like something to drink?
Can I get you something to drink?
7. I’ll start with the ~. (main, or something you usually only order one of)
I’ll have a ~.
I’ll have the ~.
Don’t sweat it too much.
8. recommend
Can you recommend a good ~?
What do you recommend?
What are today’s specials?
Do you recommend the rib plate?
X I recommend you to see this movie.
I recommend NOUN.
9. I’m sorry, but I didn’t order this.
Excuse me, but I didn’t order this.
10. Hi, my order hasn’t come yet?
11. Let me check on that for you.
12. Let’s split the check. / Let’s go dutch.
13. I’ll treat you. / It’s on me. / Let me treat you. / I’ll shout you. / Let me get this.
Friday, March 10, 2017
(会員) Friday Night - March 10, 2017 - Trump Is crazy?
(会員) Friday Night - March 10, 2017 - Trump Is crazy?
1. He is crazy.
2. He is insane.
3. He is certifiably insane. 正真正銘の異常者である
He is certifiable.
4. He should be committed.
He was committed.
GOOD MEANING:
I am committed to making my dreams come true.
I am committed to my family.
5. He is nuts/bananas/wacko.
He went bananas/crazy/nuts.
“go” idiom: He went bankrupt. / He went crazy.
6. He has a screw loose. / He has a loose screw.
He is missing a screw.
7. He isn’t playing with a full deck.
8. He is a few fries short of a Happy Meal.
short = not having enough
shy = not having enough, not quite a number
9. He is mad. / He is as mad as a hatter.
old fashioned way to say crazy: mad
10. He is a fool. = He is foolish. —> This doesn’t mean “crazy”
It means he is “stupid”. He is not intelligent.
11. He is a psychopath.
(a person suffering from chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behaviour.)
Informal: an unstable and aggressive person.
1. they break the law, 2. they lie, 3. they are impulsive, 4. prone to fighting, 5. not worried about safety of other people, 6. irresponsible and not good with money, 7. they do not feel guilt or remorse
Extra:
I think things will settle down soon.
1. He is crazy.
2. He is insane.
3. He is certifiably insane. 正真正銘の異常者である
He is certifiable.
4. He should be committed.
He was committed.
GOOD MEANING:
I am committed to making my dreams come true.
I am committed to my family.
5. He is nuts/bananas/wacko.
He went bananas/crazy/nuts.
“go” idiom: He went bankrupt. / He went crazy.
6. He has a screw loose. / He has a loose screw.
He is missing a screw.
7. He isn’t playing with a full deck.
8. He is a few fries short of a Happy Meal.
short = not having enough
shy = not having enough, not quite a number
9. He is mad. / He is as mad as a hatter.
old fashioned way to say crazy: mad
10. He is a fool. = He is foolish. —> This doesn’t mean “crazy”
It means he is “stupid”. He is not intelligent.
11. He is a psychopath.
(a person suffering from chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behaviour.)
Informal: an unstable and aggressive person.
1. they break the law, 2. they lie, 3. they are impulsive, 4. prone to fighting, 5. not worried about safety of other people, 6. irresponsible and not good with money, 7. they do not feel guilt or remorse
Extra:
I think things will settle down soon.
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