English and so on
【Difference in the life habit has prevented us from communicating】《Its key word is a straw》
If trying to say tatami in a Japanese-style room in English I find it hard fairly. We can just say it's a straw mat it looks like primitive somehow. Some people say it's a tatami floor as it is but even if it's the tatami of floor it doesn't ring a bell somehow.If wanting to say on its space like 六畳間 we're forced to say it's a six-mat room.
Even if being advised to sit down in a place where there is neither sofa nor chair it's natural for the Western people to be confused. Then the tatami is grasped as a sense of the floor.
Speaking of the straw there is an idiom of the last straw. When being loaded on a camel on the back with full of goods,moreover one straw was loaded. Then all of the things were ruined. The idiom is originated from the episode that a small amount of things ruins all of the things. When feeling limited the idiom is also used metaphorically like the next.
It was the last straw or it was the straw that broke the camel's back.
The one which is used on the roof is a thatcher and we call the roof the thachered roof.
When being in difficulty we feel like relying on a trifle thing. Then we say a drowning man will catch at a straw. Speaking of light yellow it's straw color. When indicating the color of the hair we use the phrase.
新しいレスの受付は終了しました
【Hop to it!】
The book says it means that ordering to get started immediately!
The hop originally means jumping,or flying over something,and the phrase includes a nuance sticking itself into a thing like business,ordering to start at once. It’s an order,so they can use it for their colleagues or subordinates alone.
The number of face which shows its frequency is two and it's an ordinary face.
Conversation
A: We need this done by 6:00 today. Hop to it!
B: You got it.
【Hot （diggety）dog!】
The book said it means great. It's American unique expression which means a pleasure or a surprise. Each word and its combinations don’t have a special meaning. It's just that telling others their joy and enjoying the rhythm of the phrase.
The number of face which shows its frequency is one and an ordinary face.
Conversation
A: Yuri,I got the part in the play!
B: Hot diggety dog! Congratulation!
【Hot enough for you?】
The book says it means that asking,how do you like this hot weather?
【Hot enough for you?】
It’s a humorous greeting like the Americans.
We the Japanese are apt to say it’s too hot when it is. The phrase is the same meaning,but it doesn’t say only it’s hot and the way of saying is amusing,the author said like that.
There isn’t a special answer for the question,but they say that I sure hope it cools off,Isn’t this heat something? Or saying whew.
The phrase makes them start to talk with a strangers who is seated next to them or who are in the same elevator.
The number of face which shows its frequency is three and ordinary ones.
Conversation
A: Good morning ,Robert. Hot enough for you?
B: I’m trying to stay in an air conditioned room all day. How about you?
【How come?】
The book says it means asking,why?
The phrase is one of examples which demonstrates the reason for the book,said the author like that. If having an experience in which the one used to live the American together,it used to hear the phrase,but…
【How come?】
…but without knowing its meaning,we can’t understand the phrase a bit. It’s a combination of simple words,so it’s tiresome.
As you guess,the phrase asks how it reaches,but its subject isn’t the one who speaks nor other people. If answering ,it reached on foot,it will be far off the mark.
As to a topic about which they are talking,why does it reach the situation? In short the phrase asks the reason why it does.
Instead of using why,it’s more appropriate way of saying as English,and it’s an effect of giving a rhythm to a conversation,so I want you to use the phrase by all means,said the author like that.
Moreover,some ways of saying it make others tell new information or it means an oppsing argument.
The number of face of which means its frequency is four and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Thomas won’t be able to come to the meeting today.
B: Oh? How come?
A: He was suddenly called to Dallas on business.
【How could you?】
The book says it means that it asks,how could…
【How could you?】
The book says it means that saying to others,how could you do such a thing?
When others do or say something wrong , or something impolite , or something which hurts others , the phrase is spat out .
Its nuance is the next one . What in the world how does he or she can do it ? It’s an interrogative sentence , but it doesn’t ask anything , so we don’t have to answer it and the speaker doesn’t want anyone to answer for its reason .
It’s just that the speaker was shocked at it , and it’s angry and sad at it . It’s very depressed with it . It told others those feelings .
The number of face of which shows its frequency is two and it’s angry .
Conversation
A: Kent , I’ve decided that I don’t really want to marry you after all ,
B: Ellen! How could you? The wedding is scheduled for next week!
【How do you like that?】
The book says it means saying wow or gee .
The phrase has some meanings . It expresses a surprise for unexpected happening , eccentric behavior …
【How do you like that?】
The phrase expresses a surprise for unexpected happening , an eccentric or rude behavior for others . The like doesn’t contain the meaning of being fond of something .
The number of face of which frequency is three and it’s ordinary .
Conversation
A: Then the man just dropped the gun and ran out of the bank !
B: How do you like that? That’s really odd , isn’t it?
【How goes it?】
The book says it means asking,how are things? A phrase that how are things going with you is the same meaning . The way of saying is casual and has been frequently used everyday life .
The number of face of which frequency is two and it’s ordinary .
Conversation
A: Hey , Whitney . How goes it?
B: Not bad at all . How are things with you?
【How was your day?】
The book says it means asking,how did things go today?
It’s an affectionate phrase for greeting which corresponds with Japanese phrase お帰りなさい . It’s mainly used for a family member who comes back from school or its …
【How was your day?】
The phrase has been mainly used for a family member who comes back from school or its job ,or a close friend who the speaker comes across at the end of a day .
Showing interest to others by using the phrase , and the phrase may make the family members start to talk about happenings in the day when they sit in a happy circle .
The one who is talked with the phrase answers ,“Fine.” Or “Okay. It has been a nice day.” , after that it starts to talk about the happening in the day.
The number of face of which frequency is four and it’s ordinary .
Conversation
A: Honey , I’m home .
B: Hi! How was your day?
【How well I know】
The book says it means that I am fully aware of it .
As to talks from other almost all of which are idle complaints , the phrase chimes in 相槌 it , saying I can understand your feeling , for I've had the same experience , or saying I can agree with your opinion . The phrase isn’t used for g good experience .
The number of face of which …
【How well I know】
The number of face which means its frequency is two and ordinary
Conversation
A：Mr. Great gets really angry when someone is late to an appointment.
B：How well I know. He’s got angry with me several times.
【How’re things （with you）?】
The book says it means asking, how are you doing?
It’s a kind of greeting which asks other’s condition. There is also a way of saying, How’s it with you?
The number of face which means its frequency is four and ordinary.
Conversation
A：Good morning, Mike. How’s thing with you?
B：I can’t complain. How about yourself?
【How’s everything?】
The book says it means asking, how are things going?
A greeting phrase which has been used in various situation. The answer of fine, thanks, and you? is all right,but the greeting sometimes makes a conversation develop.
The number of face which means its frequency is five and is ordinary.
Conversation
A：Steve, long time no see. How’s everything?
B：Great, thanks. How’s business?
【How’s that again?】
The book says it means asking,what did you say?
When being unable to listening to othera,or to understanding what they said, the phrase asks to say again like the next.
Could you please say what you said again?
Instead of repeating the same way of saying,if the one who was asked to say changes the way of doing or adding more explanation in detail,it will be all right.
The number of face which means its frequency is one and ordinary
Conversation
A：I’ve just been to assigned to the office in Brisbane.
B：How’s that again?
A：I said, I’ve just been assigned to work in our office in Brisbane.
【How’s tricks?】
The book says it means asking, what’s happening?
It's informal greeting of American slang. It’s almost the same meaning as how’re things? Or how’re you doing?
The trick means a stratagem or deception,and the phrase asks humorously , have your cunning plan goes well as you intend?
The number of face which means its frequency is one and ordinary.
【How’s tricks?】
Conversation
A：Hey Frankie, how’s tricks?
B：All right. Yourself?
【I can live with that】
The book says it means that that’s okay with me.
It’s not always an ideal situation, and what I’ve hoped,but it’s not so bad. If saying it word for word, I can exist with it. In short being able to accept the situation.
The number of face which means its frequency is two and ordinary.
Conversation
A：To get the cheaper plane ticket, you have to arrive at the airport one hour earlier.
B：I can live with that. I’m happy to save money.
【I can’t help it.】
The book says it means that there is nothing I can do about it.
When receiving a critical comment from others,it’s a way of answering.
For example, when being asked, “Why did you say?” Or “Why did you do?”, we can’t improve the situation, or can’t deal with it,the phrase is used as meaning that there is nothing we can do about it.
The way of saying it can’t be helped is the same meaning,but the way of saying, “I can’t …”
【I can’t help it】
The way of saying it can’t be helped is the same meaning, but the way of saying I can’t help it is more urgent.
The number of face which means its frequency is three and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Why don’t you dress more casually for the picnic?
B: I can’t help it. I have to work this morning and go straight from the office.
【I couldn’t be better】
The book says it means that I’m doing great.
When being asked, “How are you?”, it's one of answers. It’s my best condition, so I can’t do anything any more. I feel well, very good. I don’t have any dissatisfaction or complaint on my condition.
If wanting to say it casually, we can omit the subject,I.
The number of face which means its frequency is two and ordinary.
Conversation
A: How are you, Frank?
B: I couldn’t be better. How about yourself?
【I couldn’t care less】
The book says it means that it doesn’t matter to me.
It means taking no interest in what other did,said, or what other tries to do.
【I couldn’t care less】
It has a sharp tongue. The phrase shows being indifferent to other.
There is an expression, I could care less. It’s an affirmative sentence,but both of the affirmative and the negative sentence are the same meaning. We can use two of them in the same situation as conventional phrase.
The number of face which means its frequency is three and ordinary.
Conversation of the negative sentence
A: Kevin will be disappointed if we don’t invite him.
B: I couldn’t care less. He never invites us to his parties.
Conversation of the affirmative sentence
A: Vera told me she likes you.
B: I could care less. She is not my type.
【I don’t buy that】
The book says it means that I don’t think that is acceptable.
The buy means believe or accept,so the phrase means that I can’t believe it, I can’t accept it, or I can’t recognize it.
The number of face which means its frequency is two and ordinary.
Conversation
A: The city thinks we need new taxes to build roads.
B: …
【I don’t buy that】
Conversation
B: I don’t buy that. There are other ways to pay for roadsーsuch as cutting the mayor’s salary.
When denying other’s statement, we can use the phrase.
Conversation
A: With three days, we ought to be able to see all the sights.
B: I don’t buy that. We’d have to take taxis from one place to the next.
【I don’t get it】
The book says it means that I don’t understand.
The get means understanding something,so the phrase means that being unable to understand it.
When being unable to grasp a joke and humor, the phrase is mainly used.
When missing a punch line オチ and being unable to laugh, the phrase will be adopted.
The number of face which means its frequency it three and ordinary.
Conversation as a basic mean
A: I don’t get it. Why would Angela leave the party so early?
B: Maybe she didn’t feel well.
Conversation toward a joke
A: What’s black and red and white all over?
B: I don’t get it.
A: A newspaper! It’s black and white and it’s red …
【I don’t get it】
Continuation from the last response.
A conversation toward a joke
A: A newspaper! It’s black and white and it’s read all over by the people who buy it. Get it?
【I don’t know.】
The book said it means that I’m not sure about that. I disagree.
The phrase means being unable to recognize it,or being unable to understand something. It’s an elementary English which everyone knows, but it plays a role which tells other delicate feeling in everyday conversation.
When listening to other’s thought or request, they can’t understand accept it for themselves and decide whether or not it’s right or whether or not they can obey it.
For example, when being tempted to do sky diving from their firiends,for it has fun, they answer like the next.
“I don’t know. It looks pretty dangerous to me.”
It doesn’t always mean that the phrase denies it perfectly, but refuses the temptation implicitly.
Or when being advised to change their job from someone, the phrase is used like the…
【I don’t know】
Or when being advised to change their job from someone, the phrase is used like the next.
“I don’t know. Maybe I’m better off with my old job.”
Without refusing to make nothing of other’s kindness, they can tell others that they don’t take an interest in the job.
The number of face which means its frequency is four and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Reggie, want to stop off for a beer on the way home?
B: I don’t know. Maybe I’ll pass this time. Thanks anyway.
【I get it.】
The book says it means that I can understand.
After listening to an explanation or information, the phrase usually tells that they can grasp it. Sometimes it’s used as meaning of guessing something.
The number of face which means its frequency is three and ordinary.
Conversation
A: There aren’t many buses going to the lake and if we invite Tom…
B: Oh, I get it. Tom could take us in his car.
【I haven’t a clue】
The book says it means that I have no idea.
The clue means a key or lead for …
【I haven’t a clue.】
The clue means a key or a lead for something. In general it means a piece of information or evidence which clarifies a crime or solves a mystery.
The phrase changes the way of using,when being asked for something they aren’t sure what to say, or when they aren’t sure how to do a way of something at all, the phrase is used.
The number of face which means its frequency is three and ordinary.
Conversation. When being unable to understand an answer for a question.
A: Who brought the CD player?
B: I haven’t a clue. I’ve never seen it before.
Conversation
A: Do you know how to turn this machine on?
B: I haven't a clue. We'd better ask someone.
【I hear you.】
The book says it means that agree or I understand ［but I probably won’t do anything.］
The phrase has two meanings. The one is understanding and agreeing what others say, and the other is understanding it but being unable to agree it.
The number of face which means frequency is three and ordinary.
【I hear you】
Conversation
A: Mr. Lewis is really a tough boss to work for.
B: I hear you. No one likes to be assigned to his section.
Other conversation
A: It would be great if you washed our car once in a while.
B: I hear you.
【I just work here.】
The book says it means that don’t blame me and don’t ask me.
When receiving a complaint or criticism on a company or a group which it works, the phrase is used. It means that the person just works there. Even if being blamed it for something, it can’t take responsible for it.
When receiving the complaint, it is natural to apologize in Japan, so the phrase makes us the Japanese feel it rude a little, but the American usually say clearly like the next.
“Your criticism is understandable and I really don’t know why my superior won’t do as you have suggested, but I am not one of the decision makers here.”
When hearing the answer, no one think it impolite or irresponsible in the U.S.A.
The number of face which means its frequency is…
【I just work here.】
The number of face which means its frequency is one and ordinary.
Conversation
A: The prices of these coats are a little high, don’t you think?
B: Don’t tell me. I just work here.
When receiving a criticism on a group which it works.
A: Why doesn’t the school offer classes at night for people who work?
B: Don’t ask me. I just work here.
【I kid you not】
The book says it means that I’m not kidding. It’s true.
It should be said “I’m not kidding you.” ,with English grammertical view of the point, but English conversation for everyday has changed day by day.
It means that it isn’t a joke but serious.
The number of face which means its frequency is three and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Do you expect me to believe that Marilyn and Jack are living together?
B: I kid you not. Jack told me himself.
【I know what.】
The book says it means that I have an idea.
The phrase shows that there is an idea, propose, or plan…
【I know what.】
The phrase shows that there is an idea, propose, or plan which are something good and when starting to talk on them, the phrase is used so as to pay attention.
There is phrases, “Listen! I have an idea.” It becomes short and soft, and turns into I know what.
The number of face of which frequency is two and ordinary.
Conversation
A: I wish there were something to do tonight.
B: I know what! How about trying that new cocktail bar on Forest Avenue?
The phrase is used for making a propose so as to cheer up a friend.
A: Junko really looked when I saw her today.
B: I know what. Let’s take her along when we go to the beach on Saturday.
【I mean it.】
The book says it means that I’m serious.
I mean it is a conventional phrase, and it’s frequently used in the conversation for everyday. It means that I’m serious.
When wanting others to understand its honest feeling or even if having said it’s serious,but others receive it as a joke, the phrase is frequently used with …
【I mean it】
…then the phrase is frequently used with anger. The phrase that I don’t mean maybe is used as the same meaning.
The number of face which means its frequency is four and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Quit your job? You wouldn’t do that.
B: I would. I mean it. I feel like I'm underpaid and not appreciated at all.
Other conversation. When using the phrase,the speaker is angry.
A: Come on, let me borrow your bycicle.
B: Keep your hands off it! I mean it. The last time you borrowed it, you brought it back with a flat tire and didn’t even offer to fix it.
【I need it yesterday/】
The book says it means that it’s urgent. As to the phrase, the speaker seems to want to say like the next.
It’s I needed it yesterday rather than I need it today or I need it tomorrow. I need it at once. I need it the moment I say like that.
Considering its grammar, they should use the past tense for the verb, but using the past tense emphasizes it’s urgent. It’s mainly used in a situation in …
【I need it yesterday.】
It’s mainly used in a situation in regard to a job.
The number of face which means its frequency is one and ordinary.
Conversation
A: What is the deadline for this translation?
B: I need it yesterday. Please do it as fast as possibly can.
【I spoke too soon.】
The book say it means that I spoke before I knew all the facts.
When speaking an uncertain thing before whether or not it’s true, a thing which was opposed to the comment happened, the phrase is used.
The phrase means that the speaker recognizes that it was in the wrong and it relfects on it, but it doesn’t always mean something apological. We need to remember it.
The number of face which means its frequency is two and ordinary.
Conversation
A: I guess everything is okay now.
B: Uh–oh, here comes the boss and he looks unhappy.
A: I spoke too soon. What’s the problem now?
【I wasn’t born yesterday】
The book says it means that I’m not naive.
It means that I'm not like a child,and I’m not naive.
【I wasn’t born yesterday】
Moreover,it doesn't mean I cannnot be fooled easily.
A child is pure and has little knowledge on everything,so it tends to believe everything at ease, but I’ve gone through various experiences so much that I’ve known everything thoroughly. I’m very difficult to deal with. The phrase said like that.
Conversation
A: If you loan me $50 today, next week I’ll return the $50 with $ 10 interest.
B: Come on. I wasn’t born yesterday. No one can pay that much interest in just one week.
Next comversation which some people talk as a joke.
A: I’ll carry the big box if you’ll carry the small one.
B: I wasn’t born yesterday. The small one is full of heavy books and the big one is empty.
【I’d better be off.】
The book says it means that it’s time for me to go.
When starting to say a farewell, it’s a conventional phrase. The be off means to leave, and l’d better means having to do something.
In short the speaker told others it had to start from the place just then
【I’d better be off.】
When exchanging greetings for a farewell, there are lots of way of saying,Though I don’t want to leave, I’m forced to go owing to various reason, for example other promise or job.”
It seems that it’s just to be polite of some kinds or consideration, courtesy for others.
The number of face which means its frequency is four and ordinary.
Conversation
A: I’d better be off, Frances.
B: Okay. It was good talking to you. Let’s keep in touch.
【If you please.】
The book says it means that asking,would you please do that?
When receiving an offer from someone,“Would you like me to〜?”, “Shall I〜?” Or,“Do you want me to〜?”,they want others to help them, they use the phrase thankfully.
Is it so? I’m sorry, but I ask you to help me, the phrase has a feeling like that. It’s a synonym with “If you, please.” Or “|f you would”
The number of face which means its frequency is three and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Shall I unload these cartoons for you?
B: if you please.
【If you please】
Conversation
A: Shall I unload these cartons for you?
B: Yes,please. That would be a big help.
Other conversation. When offering a coffee.
A: Would you like me to bring you a cup of coffee?
B: If you please.
【I’ll bet】
It has three meaning. The book says it means that I’m pretty sure, I guess, or I doubt it.
The bet means risking money on something like a gamble, so when saying I’ll bet, it means that I’m sure of it, so I can bet some money on it. It's a general meaning.
There is other meaning. It means that I agree with what you said, or it meaning ironically that I seriously doubt that. It’s the antonym.
The number of face which means its frequency is four and ordinary.
Conversation
A: I’m happy that my son is coming to visit.
B: I’ll bet. It’s been several months since he was last here, hasn’t it?
Other conversation
A: They’ll probably open another coffeee shop near the station.
B: I’ll bet.
There is one more conversation…
【I’ll bet】
Conversation
A: Jane said she really didn’t want to become president of the club.
B: Hah! I’ll bet.
Then B is doubt at the A’s comment
【I’ll bite】
The book says it means that you have my interest.
The bite means that falling into a temptation, or jumping at the temptation.
When starting to talk,they take an interest in it unexpectedly as if a fish jumped at a bite which looks delicious, they urge others to talk more,the phrase will be used then.
The number of face which means its frequency is one and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Have you heard the rumor going around the new employee’s hobby?
B: No, I’ll bite.
【I’ll drink to that】
The book says it means that I agree completely.
Originally it seems that in a place where some people drink,they agree with other’s proposal or suggestion and said,“It’s good. Let’s toast for it.”
The phrase is used for showing a consent for it completely at present.
The number of face which means its frequency is two and ordinary.
【I’ll drink to that】
Conversation
A: Let’s take the day off on Friday and go up to the highlands for a long weekend.
B: I’ll drink to that. A change of pace would be great.
【I’ll say.】
The book says it means that that is certain true.
It’s an abbreviation that I’ll say the exact same thing. When agreeing with what others say completely or believing others no doubt, the phrase is used.
The number of face which means its frequency is three and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Gee,it sure is hot today.
B: I’ll say. I feel like melted butter.
【I’m all ears.】
The book says it means that you have my complete attention, tell me.
It means that all my nerves gather to my ears and I’m ready to listen to you. Please tell me.
The phrase shows that being interesting in what other’s story,and wanting to listen to it very much.
The number of face which means its frequency is four and ordinary
【I’m all ears】
Conversation
A: Now let me tell you about the guys who are coming to the party.
B: I’m all ears.
Other conversation. When showing other’s story greatly it’s used.
A: I just found out how much they are going to pay us per hour.
B: I’m all ears.
Another conversation. It shows being ready to listen to others and urging others to tell the story.
A: Go ahead and tell me your story. I’m all ears.
B: Well,to start off. I saw Brenda coming out of the Ritz Carlton Hotel with a man.
【I’m all thumbs】
The book says it means that I’m clumsy with my hands. The humorous impression that all my fingers are thumbs means that the thumb isn’t suitable for a delicate work. The phrase says I’m awkward to do that kind of work.It means that I don’t fit for such the work.
The number of face which means its frequency is one and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Would you mind threading this needle for me. I’m all thumbs.
B: Sure. No problems.
The phrase can show nuance of wanting others…
【I’m all thumbs】
The phrase can show nuance of wanting others to help us. Other conversation.
A: Having trouble wrapping that package?
B: I’m all thumbs. Especially when it comes to things like this.
【I’m easy】
The book says it means that that’s okay with me.
It’s an abbreviation that I’m easy to please. It doesn’t always mean that I’m easy to be dealt with, for example,it’s not a frivolous girl.
I don’t have lofty ideals and am not particular about anything. I can accept almost all of things like a meal, a movie and a way of spending leisure time. I can agree with your proposal.
If others are concerned and worried about us, we can call them with the phrase. “Don’t be worried about it. It’s all right.”
Conversation
A: If you don’t mind,we’ve decieded to pick up something and eat at home instead.
B: I’m easy. Want me to go pick it up?
Other conversation. When family members told us we’ll have visitors early time this morning.
A: They’re coming early in the morning.
【I’m easy.】
Continuation of the last response.
Conversation
B: I’m easy. Whenever they come is fine.
【I’m like you.】
The book says it means that I have the same opinion. I agree with you.
The phrase is used among the people who they understand themselves each other. Or after talking on a familiar thing or on their favorite things, the phrase is used. Without recognizing that they have the same thought, the conversation isn’t formed.
The number of face which means its frequency is two and ordinary.
Conversation
A: What’s your opinion about the schedule?
B: I’m like you. I think we should allow extra time in case we have problems.
Other conversation. It’s done among the people who are getting along with each other in their place of work.
A: What do you think of this fax?
B: I’m like you, Kate. I think the plain paper fax is better.
【I’m off】
The book says it means that I’m leaving now.
When setting out, the phrase tells someone who is there they go out. It’s an …
【I’m off.】
It's an informal expression. There is the way of saying, I’m off to〜.
The number of face which means its frequency is four and ordinary.
Conversation
A: I’m off! See you this afternoon.
B: Okay. By the way, you’d better take an umbrella.
【I’m out of here】
The book says it means that I’m leaving. In a conversation, they use the omitting way of saying, I’m outta here.
It’s a slang which is tough and seems to be used in a city. The phrase is used in a novel written by Raymond Chandler.
If translating literally, it means that I’m outside this place. I have left, but strictly speaking, it means that I’m leaving right this minute. They also say I’m gone.
The number of face which means its frequency is two.
Conversation
A: I’m outta here. Bye.
B: See you.
【I’m with you there.】
The book says it means that I agree with you about that. It means that I agree with what you have just said. The with means approving of something. The speaker sometimes wants to take action…
【I’m with you there.】
The speaker sometimes wants to take action with others or to support them.
The number of face which means its frequency is three and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Kids need good instruction if they’re going to learn to use computers.
B: I’m with you there. It may cost a lot, but it’s important.
Other conversation in which the speaker wants to take action together.
A: Taking a taxi looks risky in this traffic. Let’s take the subway.
B: I’m with you there. I’ve never seen this streets so crowded.
【Is that it?】
The books says it means asking, is there anything else? Or is that everything?
The phrase asks whether or not they have finished something appropriately. It's used in a business negotiations, or in a meeting when it’s closed.
The phrase is also used in a restaurant by a waiter or a waitress. It asks whether or not they have finished orders, there is something careless in their service, or they have satisfied with the restaurant. It’s a conventional…
【Is that it?】
Its a conventional phrase for the ones who serve a person. When being asked in a restaurant in a foreign country, some Japanese guests want to talk back to the ones who wait on the guests,but it’s a polite phrase which considers the feeling of the guests.
The number of face which means its frequency is three and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Is that it? Would anyone like to add anything?
B: I don’t believe so.
A: In that case, let’s end the meeting.
Other conversation
A: Two hamburgers, two orders of french fries, a coke and a coffee. Is that it?
B: That’s it for now.
【It never hurts to ask】
The book says it means no risk in asking a favor.
They seem to think they should ask rather than being worried about whether or not others refuse or deny. If possible it’s lucky, it’ll go smoothly. The phrase has nuance like that.
If asking something, no one is hunted. If being said in the Japanese, no one has to pay for it.
The number of face which means its frequency is…
【It never hurts to ask.】
The number of face which means its frequency is two and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Do you think they have these shoes in another color back in the storeroom?
B: I doubt it, but it never hurts to ask.
Other conversation. It’s a phrase for a friend who wants to take a day off but it can’t speak out so.
A: Mr. Karns will never let me take Friday off.
B: Well. It never hurts to ask.
【It’s a snap.】
The book says it means that it’s very easy. It’s an informal a little American colloquial language. A snap means something easy, and is used for its job and study. We can interpret that it’s so easy like snapping your finger.
The number of face which means its frequency is one and ordinary.
Conversation
A: How’s the placement test?
B: It’s a snap. I finished in thirty minutes.
Other conversation. When being asked whetherr or not the internet is hard to handle.
A: Is it hard to log onto the internet with this computer?
B: No,it’s a snap. You’ll get online…
【It’s a snap.】
Continuation of the last response.
Conversation
B: No, it’s a snap. You’ll get online in no time.
【It’s a Greek to me.】
The book says it means that I don’t understand at all.
The Greek is hard language to understand. It’s an example for the language which we can’t understand in the least here.
Instead of a foreign language, when we can’t understand other’s remark a bit or when coming across an unfamiliar phrase for us, the phrase is used.
As to a technical term on the most advanced science or complicated explanation on the software of computer, the phrase has been used for it lately.
It’s the phrase of a character who appeared in the work of Shakespeare, Julius Ceasar. It said that for mine own part,it was Greek to me in the work. It is said it’s an origin for the phrase.
The number of face which means its frequency is two and ordinary.
Conversation
A: What did you think of the politician’s speech?
B: It’s Greek to me. How can he propose increased spending…
【It’s Greek to me】
Continuation from the conversation
B: How can he propose increased spending and lowering taxes at the same time?
Other conversation between the reporters who turned up at an academic meeting.
A: Did you understand the philosophy professor’s presentation?
B: It’s Greek to me.
【It’s hit–or–miss.】
The book says it means that it’s unpredictable.
The expression is originated from a sports of hitting a mark like archery hunting or boxing.
The phrase has changed into the one challenging something in which there is clear whether it’s a hit or a miss.
The phrase contains a message when challenging we win and lose. It depends .
The number of face which means its frequency is three and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Has your team practiced together for the basketball game?
B: We’ve all been busy, but we’re each pretty good,so it’s hit – or – miss on Sunday afternoon.
The phrase which is related to the weather forecast.
A: The weekly weather forecast isn’t very …
【It’s hit–or–miss】
Continuation from the conversation
A: The weekly weather forecast isn’t very accurate.
B: It’s hit–or–miss. They can’t predict that far in advance.
【It’s in the bag.】
The book says it means that it’s sure to succeed.
When a success or victory is sure, the phrase is used. The bag is used for game by hunter. The phrase means that a person has already winned something.
The number of face which means its frequency is one.
Conversation
A: What are your chance of winning the tournament?
B: We’re sure to win. Its in the bag.
Encouraging a friend who is waiting for the result of an employment test.
A: I sure hope I get that new position.
B: It’s in the bag! You are the perfect candidate from the point of view experience and personality.
【It’s not supposed to】
The book says it means that that should not happen.
When something becomes in a situation which it should not do, or it’s not the situation which it should do. Be supposed to is an idiom which they…
【It’s not suopposed to】
The be supposed to is an idiom which we frequntly use in conversations everyday life. It means to plan to do.
The number of face which means its frequency is two and ordinary.
Conversation
A: This copy machine makes a funny grinding sound.
B: It’s not supposed to do. We’d better have it checked out.
Other conversation. When being asked something which should not happen on goods in front of the store.
A: Dose this paint change color as it dries?
B: It’s not supposed to.
【It’s on me】
The book says it means that I’ll pay for it. The on means treating a person to drink or to eat. The it means a payment.
The number of face which means its frequency is four and ordinary.
Conversation
A: How much was my meal ?
B: It’s on me. It was a pleasure to have lunch with you.
【It’s touch and go.】
The book says it means being very risky.
A vessel which goes on a severe voyage which the danger is in opposite side sometimes stops at a port and sets out at once.
【It’s touch–and–go】
The phrase used to be expressed facing a dangerous situation originally. It means an unstable situation that a trifle change or an error cause a mistake or a trouble at present.
The number of face which means its frequency is two and ordinary.
Conversation.
A: What are his chance of surviving surgery?
B: It’s touch–and–go. After all he is 83 years old.
A conversation between a taxi driver and its customer who tries to reach an airport in a hurry.
A: Think we can make it to the airport in time?
B: It’s touch–and–go. All we can do is keep our finger crossed.
【It’s you!】
The book say it means that it suits you perfectly.
When someone tries to choose and buy a clothes, others say the clothes becomes the person,and recommend it buy the clothes. Then the phrase is used.
If a salesclerk uses the phrase,it’s something pushy,so the phrase is used between close friends.
The number of face which means its…
【It’s you!】
The number of face which means its frequency is one and ordinary.
Conversation
A: How does this jacket look on me?
B: It’s you! It looks great!
When recommending a friend adopts a suitable job.
A: The art supply shop is hiring someone to help people choose materials.
B: It’s you! You’d be perfect for the job with your experience in painting,sculpting and drawing. Why don’t you apply?
【It’s your funeral】
The book says it means that I don’t think it’s a good idea.
The phrase has a funeral which makes them imagine a death,so the phrase is a slang which is used between close friends alone.
It’s a warning that your idea is very dangerous.
If you want to do it no matter what,take responsibility yourself for it. Even if you’re forced to face a bad situation,you have to endure it. The phrase has nuance like that.
The number of face which means frequency is two and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Nancy will never know I take Sandra out on a date.
B: It’s your funeral…
【It’s your funeral】
The continuation of the last response.
Conversation
B: If Nancy finds out, you’ll be in big, big trouble.
An advice for a colleague who tries to loaf on the job when its superior is away.
A: Mr. Jones is out of the office today,so I’m going to leave early.
B: It’s your funeral.
【I’ve been there.】
The book says it means that I know exactly what you mean.
The there means a situation in which the one is. If translating it word for word,it means I used to be in the situation.
I’ve had the same experience with what you’ve talked with me,so I know the situation in which you’re . The phrase has a nuance like that. Expressing its sympathy for others and encouraging them.
The number of face which means frequency is one and ordinary.
Conversation
A: I’ve tried but it’s really hard to stop smoking.
B: I’ve been there. It took me three years to completely quit.
【I’ve got to run.】
The book says it means that I have to go.
When leaving the place,the phrase is …
【I’ve got to run】
When leaving the place,the phrase is used for meaning of saying good bye. It’s the perfect tense of an idiom on have got to do.
The idiom means that have to do something because it is necessary or important,or because of a law or order.
The run means leave rather than moving your legs more quickly than when you walk.
The number of face of which frequency is three and ordinary.
Conversation
A: I’ve got to run,William. It was great bumping into you.
B: Same here,Joy. Take care.
【I’ve had it】
The book says it means that I’ve endure enough.
Whenever coming across the situation,I’ve always endure it,but I can’t do it anymore,the phrase has a nuance like that,so the phrase is used,they get angry.
The number of face of which frequency is four and it’s angry.
Conversation
A: But I don’t want to go to a movie.
B: I’ve had it! You don’t want to do anything. I’ll go by myself.
【I’ve seen better】
The book says it means that I’m not impressed. When being asked…
【I’ve seen better】
It’s an unclear answer when being asked for an opinion on something.
There should be better thing or better person,according to an experience who used the phrase,so it can’t declare it is good positively.
The number of face of which means frequency is one and ordinary.
Conversation
A: I hear you met Jenny’s boyfriend. What’s he like?
B: I've seen better. I don’t know why she’s attracted to him.
When being asked for a comment on a computer of new product.
A: How did you like the new computer on display?
B: It seemed unnecessarily heavy and slow. I’ve seen better.
【I’ve seen worse】
The book says it means that It’s not too bad.
It’s also an unclear answer when being asked for an opinion on something. It’s oppose to I’ve seen better.
I've had experienced of coming across by far worse people or thing. If comparing it with those worse things,it’s not so bad. The phrase has a nuance like that.
The number of face which means frequency is one and ordinary.
【I've seen worse】
Conversation
A: So you went to see Cats? How was it?
B: I’ve seen worse. The story was a little thin,but the singing was pretty good.
【Join the club】
The book says it means that we’re both in the same situation.
The phrase which tells others it’s in the same situation or same position with others. It means recommending it join their group.
You’re suffering from something hard or undergoing many hardships, but it’s not you alone. The phrase has a nuance like that.
The number of face of which frequency is four and ordinary.
Conversation
A: I bet $50 on that horse and he came in last.
B: Join the club. I thought he was a winner,but he was in slow motion out there.
Housewives who talked about their husbands.
A: My husband spends all day Saturday in front of the TV watching baseball.
B: Join the club. My husband even eats lunch there.
【Just because】
The book says it means for no special reason.
When there isn’t a special reason for its own action…
【Just because】
When there isn’t a special any reason for its own action,the phrase is used. There may have been a reason something trivial which forced others to do,but it’s just that they felt like doing it.
The number of face of which frequency means one and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Flowers! Thank you. What are they for?
B: Nothing special. Just because.
When being asked about an action which didn’t have any special reason.
A: Why did you decide to go to the beach for a walk?
B: No real reason. Just because.
【Just like that】
The book says it means really quickly.
Without detailed explanation,consultation,nor warning,it happened very quickly without being conscious of it.
The number of face of which means its frequency is two and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Was there any warning of the tornado?
B: Not at all. It came just like that! And several houses disappeared.
The situation when the phrase is used for an explanation in which they had no idea for a marriage on …
【Just like that】
The situation when the phrase is used for an explanation in which they had no idea for a marriage on a third party.
A: Do you mean they got married?
B: Just like that! They didn’t tell anyone until afterward.
【Just you wait!】
The book says the phrase has two meanings. The one is that you’ll realize the truth,and the other is that you’ll got yours.
It’s an abbreviation that just you wait and see. Please wait for a while and watch it closely,and you’ll realize it’ll turn out that it’s like what I’ve said. The phrase is mainly used in two different situation.
The one is when guessing on something with a confidence,I can read its intention. The other is warning on others’ action which will make others suffer from it.
The number of face of which frequncy is three and ordinary.
Conversation
A: How do you know Greg will be promoted to vice president?
B: Just you wait! I’m sure he will get the next promotion.
Other conversation.
A: No one is going to get upset if…
【Just you wait!】
Conversation
A: No one is going to get upset if I take home a few supplies from the office.
B: Just you wait! You’re going to find yourself in hot water some day.
【Keep in there】
The book says it means keep trying. The there means a place where there's a severe competition,a work in which your labor needs,or difficult study to do. It’s a phrase for an encouragement. Remain there and don’t give up it.
If saying it with a different way,it means don’t drop out of the struggle,don’t run away from something hard.
The number of face which means its frequency is three and ordinary.
Conversation
A: I don’t know how to deal with my wife anymore. Sometimes I just want to walk away.
B: Keep in there. Solutions take time.
Other conversation. The phrase encourages a friend who showed any sign of weakness in the middle of a match.
A: I’m all out of breath. I don’t know whether I can play another set of tennis.
B: Keep in there. After a few…
【Keep in there】
Continuation of the conversation
B: Keep in there. After a few minutes’ break you’ll be fine.
【Keep it up.】
The book says it means keep trying.
You’ve made a great effort, so I want you to go on like that more and more. Without giving up it, please maintain its way.
The phrase has other way of saying. It’s keep up the good work.
The number of face which means its frequency is two and ordinary.
Conversation
A: I just wanted to tell you that I think you're doing a great job on this project. Keep it up.
B: Thanks for saying that. I’ll do my best.
【Keep your fingers crossed】
The book says it means let’s hope for the best.
Without being familiar with a habit, we can’t imagine it at all.
When praying the God for something in America, they are in the habit of crossing the middle finger and the index finger in a hand, and making a cross. Putting the index finger on the middle finger and making a cross.
Without saying anything, the action can send a message…
【Keep your fingers crossed】
Without saying anything, the action can send a message in the U.S.A.
Making a cross with the fingers makes them cause power something mysterious, and their desire will come true. The action has a meaning like that.
As we the Japanese get together both palms of the hands, making the cross with the fingers means the same. The action is expressed with the phrase. The phrase includes a meaning that they hope it goes well.
The number of face which means its frequency is four and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Will be able to get tickets for Sting concert?
B: Keep your fingers crossed. I’d really like to go.
【Keep your shirt on】
The book says it means wait.
The phrase means don’t panic, calm down. It seems to originate from an image when fighting with someone, we throw our shirt to the floor.
When one of their friends is about to panic, they seem they should soothe him or her with the phrase, but it rarely is used in everyday life conversation at present.
【Keep your shirt on!】
The phrase remains appear in a line of a character in a rough urban movie alone.
The number of face of which frequency means one and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Hey! I want this job done now!
B: Keep your shirt on! There are other people ahead of you!
【Knock it off.】
The book says it means ordering, stop it.
The phrase has a tone for ordering something and is so severe that it’s used for family members, close friends and subordinates alone.
When wanting to keep someone from doing something annoyed, the phrase is used with a yell.
For example, children run around aloud or make noise in a living room, an irritated parent or a grownup use the phrase.
Of when being tired of a friend’s persistent tease, the phrase is used.
The number of face of which frequency is three and angry.
Conversation
A: Daddy, Timmy won’t give me my laser gun back.
B: Knock it off, both of you! Timmy, give that back to your brother right now. And I want both of you to calm down.
【Knock on wood】
The book says it means that let’s hope for good luck.
There has been a legend that the soul of the God dwell in trees or in wood. When praying for a good luck or for avoiding something misfortunate, they seem to knock a wooden table of chair actually with the phrase in the Western countries.
It is doubtful whether or not they believe the legend at.present, but when being seized with an uneasy feeling, they hope with their peaceful mind and continue the habit.
The number of face which means frequency is three and ordinary.
Conversation
A: The flight should arrive in time for us to catch the 6：30 bus into the town, knock on wood.
B: I hope that we make that bus.
Other conversation, hoping that the reward for the job will be transferred punctually.
A: When are you going to be paid for that job you did?
B: The payment is supposed to come into my account tomorrow, knock on wood. I really need the money.
【Know what?】
The book says it means say! Listen!
【Know what?】
The phrase means asking, do you know what I’m going to say from now on? The phrase which attracts attention for others.
It’s the form of question, asking whether or not you know, so its answer is no or what?
Guess what? Or know something are the same meaning.
The number of face which means frequency is four and ordinary.
Conversation
A: Know what?
B: No, what?
A: I just got free dinner certificates for that new French place. Want to go tomorrow night?
【Let me tell you.】
The book says it means hey!
The phrase emphasizes what they are going to say from now on or what they’ve said just now, so It’s meaningless.
The number of face which means frequency is two and ordinary.
Conversation
A: How was your weekend at the beach?
B: Let me tell you, we had a great time.
【Let’s hear it.】
The book says it means that tell me the bad news.
When someone said them, “I have some bad news” or “I hate to be the one to tell you this but…” if they were prepared to listen…
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