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燻し銀三( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )
20/07/17 21:10(更新日時)

【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.

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No.401 20/03/29 20:25
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Serves you right】

...it's a natural retribution, so you can't complain of it. The phrase means like that.

Conversation

A: The professor was really angry with me.

B: Serves you right. You haven't prepared for class for weeks.

Other conversation. A friend whose extramaritial affair was exposed to his girl friend and has been treated with cold.

A: Barbara is furious with me.

B: Serves you right. You shouldn't have date other woman behind her back.

Number of face which means its frequency are three and mild.

【Shame on you!】

The book says it means that you should be ashamed on yourself.

No.402 20/03/29 20:35
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Shame on you!】

The phrase is used for a child or the one who behaves as if it were a child.

When they have done something bad, the phrase is used, and it means that you should be shameful of what you've done or you've said.

Conversation

A: I told Maria about her surprising birthday party.

B: Shame on you! Everyone wanted it to be a complete surprise and you've ruined it.

Number of face which it means its frequency are two and angry.

【Shit happens】

The book says it means that unfortunate things happen.

In general, a word of shit seemes to be a taboo for native English speakers..

No.403 20/03/29 20:50
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Shit happens】

...but without minding it at all the young seem to use it.

In this case, the shit means something tiresome, confusion, or unfortunate happening.

That unlucky thing would happen in a long life, but no one can resist against it, so we should accept it as a part of our life.

That kind of message is included in the phrase.

Conversation

A: My computer is down, my phone doesn't work, and now my cell phone is dead!

B: Shit happens.

Number of face which means its frequency is one and mild.

【Shoot】

The book says it means go ahead, ask.

It's an American colloquial language.

No.404 20/03/29 21:04
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Shoot】

The phrase is used when urging other to speak.

When someone said an introduction it had a talk about you, or had some questions on you, the phrase is frequently used.

Conversation

A: Tom, I've got a few things to ask your opinion about you.

B: Shoot. What would you like to know?

Number of face which means its frequency are five and mild.

【Skip it】

The book says it means two kinds, and the one means forget it! saying impatiently, and the other does don't worry about it.

The phrase is a same meaning with forget it, or never mind.

Its meaning changes, according to the...

No.405 20/03/29 21:18
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Skip it!】

Its meaning changes, according to situations or way of saying.

For example, others didn't listen to you or pretended not to hear you, you use the phrase with an anger, it means that it's all right, I don't care it at all.

Or though having been disappointed at other, considering it, using it as calm as possible, it means don't mind.

Conversation

A: Could you help me sort of these pamphlets?

B: What? Were you talking to me?

A: Oh, Skip it!

Number of face which means its frequency are two and mild.

【Snap at it!】

The book says it means that get to work!

The snap means a...

No.406 20/04/08 07:28
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Snap to it!】

It means moving quickly. When wanting to tell others to haste, or to do it right away, it`s used. As it`s usually an imperative form, if being used from a superior to subordinates, some people may feel unpleasant, according to a way of saying.

Even if positions between a speaker and a listener are equal, or remarks from the superior or a leader, if using the phrase so as to encourage others, the phrase won`t make others feel unpleasant at all, nor the atmosphere won`t include anything resistant.

Conversation

A: Everyone knows the schedule? Okay? Snap to it!

B: You got it!

No.407 20/04/08 07:43
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Snap to it!】

The number of face which means its frequency are two and mild.

【So far, so good】

The book says it means that everything is going to okay up to this point.

so far alone is a phrase which means until this time, or for a while until now. It`s frequently used.

The phrase shows us something has gone smoothly until now, though something problematic may happen in the future, but nothing tiresome hasn`t happened at present.

The phrase is used for a thing or human relation.

Conversation

A:How are the repairs on the engine coming?

B:So far, so good.

Other conversation.

No.408 20/04/08 08:00
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【So far, so good】

Other conversation. When asking one of girl friends who`s just got married how she was.

A:What`s it like to be a married woman, Sandra?

B:So far, so good. It`s only been a week.

The number of face which means its frequency are four and mild.

【Sort of】

The book says it meams a little bit.

It means almost yes, but when being unable to declare clearly, it`s used vaguely as answer.

Conversation

A: Do you like living in Kanzas?

B:Sort of. But I`d rather be on the east or west coast if I could find a job.

Number of face which means its frequecy are four and mild.

No.409 20/04/08 11:51
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Sorry I asked】

The book says it means that that`s not very good news.

Its literal translation means being sorry for asking.

It`s just that I asked you a question and you answered it for me, but when hearing it, I wasn`t pleased with it at all, and I`ve regretted what I`ve asked.

It has a nuance like that.

Instead blaming others but telling a feeling what I was disappointed what I`ve heard from others.

Conversation

A:A weekend in Las Vegas including airfare, transfer, hotel, meals
and taxes would be 550 dollars per person

B:Wow! Sorry I asked.

The number of face which means its...

No.410 20/04/08 12:35
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Sorry I asked】

Number of face which means its frequency are two and mild.

【Sorry you asked?】

The book says it means that asking, now are you sorry you know the answer?

When being asked you have to say a thing which would make others feel let down, the phrase is added to the end of conversations.

When hearing answer, did you think you shouldn`t have asked it? The phrase has a nuance like that, and telling of compassion for others.

Conversation

A: How long would it take me to become fluent in Japanese?

B: We estimate that it takes two years if you live in Japan, and five years if you..

No.411 20/04/12 01:26
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Sorry you asked?】

Continuation of conversation

B:...and five years if you don`t. Sorry you asked?

Number of face which means its frequency are four and mild.

【Soup`s on!】

The book says it means time to eat.

It`s a phrase which tells friends and family members with which a speaker has a meal that the meal has been prepared.

It means that the soup has been already on the table. It includes a meaning that please sit down before it gets cold.

In a full-course meal, a soup is served at first, so even if there is no soup in a menu, the way of saying is used, and there is other expression..

No.412 20/04/12 01:42
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Soup`s on!】

...and there is other expression everyday conversation,″Come and get it!″ is also frequently used.

When inviting some friends in a dinner party as guest, there is a way of saying, ″Dinner is ready. Please come to the table.″

Conversation

A:Everybody! Soup`s on!

B:Gee, I`m really hungry.

Number of face which means its frequency are four and mild.

【Sour grapes】

The books says it means that you said that because you are envious.

It originates from Aesop`s Fables.

A tree bears a grape, and a fox looked at it and tried to get it and jumped at it over and over again, but it...

No.413 20/04/12 02:03
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Sour grapes】

...but the fox could`t reach the grape. It said,″It must have been sour, and I don`t think I want to eat it.″ It left with the parting shots, so speaking ill of what you wanted to get but you can`t is called sour grapes.

A speaker tells its feeling, ″I see you`ve wanted it despeately than any other thing″

Conversation

A: I wouldn`t want that funny-looking guitar even if I did have the money to buy it.

B:Sour grapes. You`ve loved to own that one.

Number of face which means its frequency are three and mild.

【Speak of the devil】

The book says it means that mention a name...

No.414 20/04/12 02:20
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Speakf of the devil】

The book says it means mention a name and the person appears.

When talking about someone, it happens to appear. Then the phrase is used.

It`s abbreviation of American superstitution, Speak of the devil and he is sure to appear.

Needless to say, it doesn`s always mean speaking ill of the one who appeared, it`s just that speaking of a thing which happened to
occur.

The ones who talked about rumors thought and said, he or she appeared just then as the superstitution, the phrase is used, or the phrase is used for the pesrson who appeared direct.

Then the content of ..

No.415 20/04/12 06:11
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Speak of the devil】

Then the content of the rumors should be spoken to the person as courtesy.

Conversation

A: I hear that John just bought a small sailboat...John!

B: Speak of the devil.

C: Hi, Joe, Peter. I hope you weren`t saying bad thnings about me.

Number of face which means its frequency are four and mild.

【Stay in there】

The book says it means that don`t give up.

The phrase is a message to the ones who are struggle to problems for a human relation or a job to say,″Don`t abandon and overcome it! Then the fruit of your efforts will reveal.″

Its origin seems to be a scene of...

No.416 20/04/17 21:46
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Stay in there】

Its origin seems to be probably a scene of sports like marathon or boxing.

Its beginning is thoutht to be that calling to a player,″Even if you find it hard, if giving it up, your efforts is useless. You`ve almost there. Stick with it!″

Conversation

A:I`ve got much so work, I don`t think I`ll be able to finish it all.

B:Stay in there, Carol. You can do it. Just take it a day at a time.

The number of face which means its frequency are two and mild.

【Stay put】

The book says it means that don`t move.

The phrase is instead of others you offer to do something.

No.417 20/04/17 22:04
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Stay put】

It means that I`m going to do it, so please stay there and don`t move.

There seems to be plenty of situations for the phrase, for example when wanting to something to drink, instead of others you prepare for it and so on.

Conversation

A :I think I heard a knock at the front door.

B :Stay put. I`ll see who it is.

Number of face which means its frequency are three and mild.

【Stick around】

The book says it means that don`t leave.

The phrase detain others to stay at the same place a little longer. It looks like an order, but if staying there a little more, something good...

No.418 20/04/17 22:20
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Stick around】

It looks like an order but the phrase shows if waiting there for a little more, something good happens to others, so after the phrase, other phrase often ″and, such a this good thing happens after that.″ continues. Stick means staying.

Conversation

A :It was a great picnic, but it`s getting late.

B :Don`t rush off. There will be fireworks as soon as it gets dark.

Number of face which means its frequency are three and mild.

【Stick `em up!】

The book says it means put your hands in the air!

In general there seems to be no chance of using this phrase, but we should....

No.419 20/04/17 22:41
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Stick `em up!】

...but we should remember this is a first convnentional phrase for a robbery at least.

It`s the same meaning that put your hands up above your head. `em is an abbreviation of them, hands. Few robberies say neatly like stick thme up!

Conversation

A:Stick `em up!

B:Fred! Geez! You scared me to death!

Number of face which means its frequency are four and angry.

【Stick with it】

The book says it means don`t give up.

It means going on something hard, and everyone is encouraged with the phrase.

Conversatkon

A :Learning to use this PC seems like more trouble than ....

No.420 20/04/17 23:00
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Stick with it】

Conversation

A:Learning to use this PC seems like more trouble than it`s worth.

B:Stick with it. I guarantee that it will save you lots of time in the long run.

Number of face which menas its frequency are two and mild

【Stop the phrase/mucis!】

The book says it measn that Stop. This is urgent news.

When speaking something important, the phrase makes others pay attention.

It means stop what you are doing now and pay attention to me. This is impending news for all of you.

The press is an instrument for printing newspaper or magazines, but when printing the latest...

No.421 20/04/23 04:07
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Stop the presses/music!】

When printing the lateset news which is about to appear in the society, some other important news bursts in, then editors will stop printing at once and change the printing with the important news, crying stop the press.

Or music on stage of a concert or musical can hardly be stopped, but if saying, stop the music, it means that something urgent happnened which they have to deal with immediately. The phrase emphasizes its emergency.

However when it isn`t so urgent, the phrase is sometimes used. There is other expression. It`s can I have everyone`s attention?

No.422 20/04/23 04:26
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Stop the presses/music!】

Conversation

A:Stop the presses! The votes have been counted and our new club president is Mark Hatfield!

B:Yeah!

The number of face which means its frequency are two and mild.

【Suit yourself】

The book says it means that do what you want. Do as you like.

Suit means being convenient or being pleased with something, and suit yourself means do as it like.

Its nuance is as to what you want do do is determine for yourself, and you should do as you like.

A speaker recognizes that it shouldn`t intervene in it, and suggests you choose at will.

No.423 20/04/23 04:46
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Suit yourself】

Conversation

A:I might take a taxi, but the bus would be cheaper.

B:Suit yourself. I`ll meet you at the front door of the booksotre at 11:30.

The number of face which means its frequency are three and mild

【Suits me(fine)】

The book says it means that`s fine with me. It`s an abbreviation that it suits me(fine). Suits means being convenient, and it is convenient for me to do. It`s helpful for me.

When decides a date, time, and place for a promise, the phrase is used. Whether or not the fine is omitted, its meaning isn`t so different.

When asking others, it`s used like...

No.424 20/04/23 05:04
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Suits me(fine)】

When asking others it`s used like, would it suit you? When wanting to say it is convenient for me do do is saying, something would suit me better.

Conversation

A:How about bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches for lunch?

B:Suits me fine.

Other conversation. Without omitting, receiving other`s offer.

A:If it`s too not much trouble, could you drop on by Monday about 11:00?

B:That suits me. I have a 10:00 appointment very close to here.

Number of face which means its frequency are three and mild.

【Sure as shooting】

The book says it means absolutely! yes! or you bet!

No.425 20/04/23 05:22
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Sure as shooting】

It means that it is certain, I`ll do it absolutely, or I have no doubt it is fact. When being sure of something, the phrase is used.

In everyday conversation which is informal, the last letter of g isn`t pronounced.

Long ago, its expression used to say, sure as a gun, it means it`s accurate as if it was precise by shooting with a gun, but it`s changed gradually, and becomes the present one.

Conversation

A:Are you saying that Claude is moving back to Paris?

B:Sure as shooting. He`s going to work for an American publisher there.

When promising to do it absolutely

No.426 20/04/30 23:19
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Sure as shooting】

Other conversation. When making a promise to do it absolutely.

A:Will you be at the beer party on Saturday?

B:Sure as shootin`!

Number of face which means its frequency are two and mild.

【Sure thing】

The book says it means that yes, or you`re welcome.

It`s an answer which they agree with others. The expression is suitable for American English. It`s a reply for thank you. It`s sometimes used as meaning that you are welcome.

Conversation

A:Could you pick me up after tomorrow morning?

B:Sure thing. What time?

One more

A:Thanks for carrying my gorceries out to ...

No.427 20/04/30 23:36
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Sure thing】

Conversation

A:Thanks for carrying my groceries out to the car.

B:Sure thing.

Number of face which means its frequency are five and mild

【Take that back!】

The book says it means asking to retract what you said!

Take back means an idiom withdrawing a thing which you said.

When not being pleased with other`s remarks and wanting to repudiate it, the phrase is used.

When having quarrelled among children over a way of calling names, the phrase is used.

When wanting to withdraw our own remark, it`s all right as long as we say I take that back.

There are two conversations.

No.428 20/04/30 23:52
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Take that back】

Conversation

A:Diane wouldn`t be interested in going dancing...well I take that back. She might be interested.

Other conversation

A:You look like a girl in that hat!

B:I do not! Take that back!

Number of face which means its frequency is one and angry

【Take my word for it】

The book says it means that Believe me. This is the truth.

Take also has a meaning of believing. The phrase means asking to believe me, for I`ve told you the truth on it.

Instead of the take, we can use give, so when saying I give you my word, it means I vow to tell you what I`ve said is the truth.

No.429 20/05/01 01:07
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Take my word for it】

It means that upon its honor, upon its fame, a speaker makes sure of it.

Conversation

A:I thought Kate`s business wasn`t very successful.

B:Her business is doing very well. Take my word for it.

Number of face which means its frequency are three and mild.

【Tell me about it!】

The book says it means that I know all about that.

As to other`s remark, as having known too much that we don`t have to listen to it any more. Then the phrase is used.

It has nuance that please say everything. I`ve been familiar with all of them.

Almost all of the cases, its content of...

No.430 20/05/01 01:26
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Tell me about it!】

As to almost all of the cases, its topic isn`t so encouraging.

Conversation

A:And the insurance company raised my premiums again this year!

B:Tell me about it! They`ve done the same to me for three years.

Other conversation. When listening to a talk from a colleague who was tired of its behavior.

A:Karen is always using the office phone to chat with her friends.

B:Tell be about it! I timed her one day and she spend one whole hour on the phone, and not for business!

Number of face which means its frequency are two and mild.

【Tell you what】

The book says it means..

No.431 20/05/03 10:45
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【Tell you what】

The book says it means that here`s an idea.

It`s a preface before proposing something or conveying a thought to others. Roughly speaking, it means that please listen to what I`m going to say from now on, and tell me what you think.

Conversation

A:Tell you what-instead of taking a car loan,let`s save money for one year and buy a car with cash.

B:That sounds like a better way to do it.

Number of face of which frequency are four and mild.

【T.G.I.F!】

The book says it means Thanks God it`s Friday!

It`s an abbreviation of Thanks God it`s Firday. Thus as taking the first...

No.432 20/05/03 11:12
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【T.G.I.F!】

Thus as taking the first letter of a word and they often pronounce as it is.

Five day workweek has stayed for a long time in Japan, and there is a way of saying ハナキン, 花の金曜日,if interpreting it in English with my own way, it`s Friday when we`ve been looking forward to.

If interpreting in American way,I`m very happy, for today is the last day of this week which has been very hard days because I doubt whether or not I do my best one more day.

It seems that this expression has been used since 1940s, and it has spread over in 1960s, and it`s usually used as every day conversation.

No.433 20/05/03 11:32
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【T.G.I.F!】

T.G.I.F! is sometimes used as a name for a bar as it is, and plays a part for a special menu in bar or restaurant.

Conversation

A:This has been a hard week, hasn`t it?

B:Yeah! T.G.I.F!

By the way when expressing its frequency and situation of using it, three kinds of face has been used.

Ordinary face is an ordinary phrase. Smiling face is used when being happy, and angry face is the one when being angry exactly.

To my sorrow, without knowing I become old and mysight has been falling gradually.

I`m afraid I may not have told ordinary face from smiling face.I must watch out.

No.434 20/05/03 11:52
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【T.G.I.F!】

Number of face of which means frequency are three and smiling face.

【That(all)depends】

The book says it means that there are lots of factors involved. It`s case by case.

It`s an abbreviation that that all depends on the situation.

It means that they can`t answer for the question with yes or no clearly. Our answer changes according to a condition, content, or situation.

There are various reasons why they can`t answer clearly, for example, they have never been informed important information. They can`t judge the situation until the important information reached.

No.435 20/05/03 21:23
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【That(all)depends】

Conversation. When being unaware of an informantion

A:Are you interested in the position at our company?

B:That all depends. I`d like to know more about the benefits before I decide.

Other conversaton. When being unconscious the situation.

A:Will you be free to drop by for coffee tomorrow?

B:That all depends. I don`t have to work. I`d love to.〔love to drop by for coffee〕

Number of face of which means its frequency are four and ordinary.

【That beats everything!】

The book says it means that that`s amazing.

When being surprised extremely, this phrase is used.

No.436 20/05/09 00:48
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【That beats everything】

Conversation

A:As it turns out, Jason in the accounting office used to play pro basket ball.

B:That beats everything. I can hardly believe it.

Number of face which means its frequency are two and ordinary.

【That burns me up!】

The book says it means that I`m furious.

It`s an American slang which means of getting angry. Burn someone up means that it makes us being indignant.

Conversation

A:Tomorrow we will have to work late.

B:That burns me up! We had almost nothing to do yesterday and today, and suddenly we have to work late!

Number of face which means...

No.437 20/05/09 01:06
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【That burns me up!】

Number of face which means its frequency are four and angry.

【That`s does it!】

It has two meanings. The book says it means that it`s finished, or I`ve had enough.

When completing a job, a plan or hobby which you have made your effort to, the phrase is used with a feeling of joy for completion.

Or when having enduring something for a long time, and you can`t do any more, the phrase is used with a feeling that you can`t stand it no more.

Conversation

A:That does it! That`s the last CD.

B:They look much better in that big rack than piled on the floor.

No.438 20/05/09 01:23
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【That does it!】

Other conversation.

A:That does it! I`ve had enough of his gripping.

B:Now, now. Take it easy!

Number of face which means its frequency are five and ordinary.

【That rings a bell】

That book said it means that I believe I`ve heard that(name)before.

Ring a bell is an idiom of recalling something. A bell is a signal for calling someone.

When thinking of its meaning, it made us calling something in our head, and its meaning changed into that it made us recall something.

Conversation

A:Have you heard the name Kazuichi Omura?

B:That rings a bell. Isn`t he a well-known...

No.439 20/05/09 01:40
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【That rings a bell】

Conversation

B:Isn`t he a well-known editor at some publishing company?

Number of face which means its frequency are three and mild.

【That takes the cake!】

The book says it means that that`s good. That beats everything.

Take the cake is an idiom of winning a first prize. It`s related with other idiom, a piece of cake.

In a competition of Cakewalk of competing way of walking, a cake was presented to its champion. Then the meaning of winning the cake changes into exceeding others, or the best.

Conversation

A:And then Roger appeared dressed as Doracula! You should...

No.440 20/05/09 01:55
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【That takes the cake!】

Conversation

A:You should have seen him!

B:That takes the cake! I wish I`d been there.

Number of face which means its frequency are two and smiling

【That`ll be the day!】

The book says it means that it will never happen!

It`s an idiom of meaning it is absolute impossible against something. It means that if that actually happens, it will be an amazing day!

Conversation

A:Maybe we will convince you to become chairperson of the organizing committee.

B:That`ll be the day!

Number of face which means its frequency are two and ordinary.

【That`ll do】

No.441 20/05/15 20:15
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【That`ll do】

The book says it means that that`s OK, or I won`t allow that anymore.

It has two meaning according to its situation and intonation.

The one is a situation satisfys a demand enough, so when translating, it`s enough, all right, or satisfactory.

Its opposition is that`ll never do.

One more meaning is I can`t endure the situation goes on any more, so I want to stop it. It means it`s no more, enough.

Conversation

A:Will this be enough potato chips for the party?

B:That`ll do. We have lots of other things to eat.

Other one.

A:Mom, Jery won`t give back my toy!

B:That`ll do.

No.442 20/05/15 20:32
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【That`ll do】

Continuation of the conversation

B:Jery, give back the toy, and both of you be quiet!

Number of face of which frequency is one and mild.

【That`s neat.】

The book says it means a good.

Neat is an adjective which has a meaning in a variety like splendid, wonderful, tidy, arranged, appropriate, and skilled, and it has been used in varied situations.

A:If you drop-click on this icon, the screen displays your full calendar.

B:Wow! That`s neat!

Number of face which means its frequency are four and smiles.

【That`s that!】

The book says it means that the end or that`s final.

No.443 20/05/15 20:56
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【That`s that!】

When being settled and it was over, and telling the situation,the phrase is used, and when we decided something, and we`ll never change it, it`s used.

Conversation

A:The computer crashed and the repairman can`t come until Monday morning.

B:That`s that! We`ll just have to stop work and go home.

Other one.

A:I will not go out with you! That`s that!

B:But Carol, I care about you very much.

Number of face of which means its frequency are two and it`s ordinary.

【That`s the last straw!】

The book says it means that I`ve had enough!

It originates from a proverb, the straw...

No.444 20/05/15 21:14
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【That`s the last straw!】

It originates from a proverb, the straw that broke the camel`s back.

Even if no more than a straw, when its limit is over, it hurts its back.

The camel is well-known which is a strong animal and can carry a heavy burden, so it seems that once putting straw on its back, we can do endlessly.

However needless to say, the camel has a limit. Though we find it just a little, it sometimes it costs its life.

Even if it`s a little, if piling up too much, it will exceed its limit, and we can`t recover it any more.

As to we the people, when feeling stress much, trifling...

No.445 20/05/15 21:33
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【That`s the last straw!】

As to we people, when feeling stressful, trifle irritation sometimes makes us abandon something important or get angry.

Conversation

A:Hand me that newspaper.

B:That`s the last straw! You`ve been ordering me around all the day,now stop it!

Number of face of which means its frequency are four and angry.

【That`s the stuff】

The book says it means that that`s great.

When wanting to say you agree with other`s remark or behaviors, the phrase is used.

The stuff means a kind of talent. A famous phrase in which the stuff is used is the right stuff. It means a...

No.446 20/05/23 05:11
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【That`s the stuff】

The right stuff means a splendid talent handles a hard situation. and it was the title of a book written by Tom Wolfe.

The book was written on preparations for astronauts in the early days, for the astronauts had been asked talent which dealt with various emergency in the outer space then.

Conversation

A:I`ve decided to submit a story to the writing competition.

B:That`s the stuff. It`ll be a good experience.

Number of face of which frequency are three and mild.

【That`s the ticket】

The book says it means that that`s the right things to do. That`s the way to do it.

No.447 20/05/23 05:29
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【That`s the ticket】

The ticket is an American English which means a right thing to do, or a real thing.

It means it`s fair and it should be done in the present situation.

Conversation

A: The best thing I can do is call her and apologize.

B: That`s the ticket. Explain why you did it and apologize.

Number of faces of which means its frequency are two and mild.

【That`s tough】

The book says it means that I don`t feel sorry for you.

When there is no excuse on what other wants to say, or you can`t consent to it at all, you use the phrase with anger.

Conversation

A: I can`t come to...

No.448 20/05/23 05:47
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【That`s tough】

Conversation

A:I can`t come to practice on Friday night and I`ve got a date.

B:That`s tough. If you can`t come to practice, you can`t play in the game on Saturday.

Number of face of which means its frequency are three and angry.

【The rest is history】

The book says it means that everybody knows the rest of history.

When you know others understand the continuation of your story there, you stop talking and ends with the phrase in conclusion.

It means that as you know what`s happned after that, so I`ll stop showing it here.

The history means a thing which everyone knows.

No.449 20/05/23 06:04
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【The rest is history】

The phrase is used for everything from an ordinary thing in the society to a personal one which all the people there know.

Conversation

A:Michael tried to play professional baseball for one year, then went back to the Chicago Bulls and......the rest is history.

B:He was really an amazing player.

Number of face of which means its frequency are four and mild.

【There you go!】

It has two meanings. The book says it means that now you`re doing it right or here.

The phrase is telling your feeling to support other who are full of hope of doing something.

Or when....

No.450 20/05/23 06:17
燻し銀三 ( 50代 ♂ Oe38xe )

【There you go!】

Or when handing someone something, the phrase is used. It`s the same as here you go or here you are.

Conversation

A:I`m going to night school to learn about computer.

B:There you go! That`s a great idea.

Other one.

A:May I have a copy of the train schedule?

B:Certainly. There you go.

Number of face of which means its frequency are five and mild.

【Things will work out】

The book says it means that things will improve, so don`t worry.

The work out is an idiom which means that a thing goes smoothly in the end.

It`s a phrase which takes care of and encourages others.

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