.: May 2013

pain in the neck

皆さん、こんにちは。
オンライン英会話ブレント・イングリッシュ・オンラインのレミです。

スマートイングリッシュの時間です。
今日のレッスンはジャナ先生が提供してくれます。＾＾

今日のスマートイングリッシュは"pain in the neck"です。＾＾

皆さん、"pain in the neck"を聞いたことがありますか？
"pain in the neck"というのは　『煩わしく迷惑な人』　と同じ意味を持つフレーズです。

それでは、"pain in the neck"を使ってみましょう。

✿✿✿♥♥♥✿✿✿

~~FYI~~
pain in the neck refers to a person or thing that is very annoying.

Situation: Jane and Lizzy are having a conversation with Martha about her recent trip to Disneyland.

Martha: And then, we took the Splash Mountain and got really wet so we had to dry ourselves up;
then we went to the Haunted Mansion and it was really fantastic-- you should try it, too!
Next, we tried the Disneyland Railroad, uhm, well it was sort of relaxing since we took a
couple of rides already...And yeah! We also tried the Space Mountain. It was my first time
so I was really nervous like I wanted to back out but I said to myself, "I'm a grown up so I
should be brave enough!"...

(continued speaking)

Jane: (whispers to Lizzy) She is driving me nuts!
Lizzy: (whispers) I know! She talks a lot!
Martha: ...Well, it was really a tiring day for me but I sure had a lot of fun! Oh! My mom's calling,
she must be waiting outside. I'll see you around!
Jane and Lizzy: Yeah, see you then!
Lizzy: Whew! That was a long speech!!
Jane: I knew it would happen. She doesn't let anyone speak. She's a pain in the neck!
Lizzy: Luckily, she's gone. (laughs)

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hit the books

皆さん、こんにちは。
オンライン英会話ブレント・イングリッシュ・オンラインのレミです。

スマートイングリッシュの時間です。
今日のスマートイングリッシュは"hit the books"です。＾＾

皆さん、"hit the books"を聞いたことがありますか？
"hit the books"というのは　『勉強する』　と同じ意味を持つフレーズです。

それでは、"hit the books"を使ってみましょう。

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~~FYI~~

to hit the books　simply means to study.

Situation 1: Macy will be taking the university entrance exam
Lizzy: Hey Macy, where are you going?
Macy: I am going to the library.
Lizzy: Seriously? It's Saturday Macy.
Macy: I'm serious Lizzy, my entrance exam is next week I need to hit the books more often.
Lizzy: Oh right, me too! Can I hit the books with you?
Macy: Sure, let's go.

Situation 2: Mom and her daughter are talking. Sharen's final exam in English is tomorrow.
Mom: It's getting late young lady, go to bed.
Sharen: I will mom, after I hit the books.
Mom: Ok, goodnight then. Good luck on your English test tomorrow.
Sharen: Thanks mom.

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pull someone's leg

皆さん、こんにちは。＾＾
オンライン英会話ブレント・イングリッシュ・オンラインのレミです。

スマートイングリッシュの時間になりましたので¯\(ツ)/¯

一緒に英語を勉強しましょう＾＾

今日のスマートイングリッシュはアビー先生が提供してくれます＾＾

今日のスマートイングリッシュは"pull someone's leg"です。

¯\(ツ)/¯"pull someone's leg"は『人をからかう』というフレーズです。＾＾

それでは、"pull someone's leg"を使ってみましょう。

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~~FYI~~
pull someone's leg means to play a joke on someone

usually by making them believe something that is not true.

Situation: Jane is acting sad as Lizzy arrives.

Lizzy: Jane? What's happened? You look so down.
Jane: I didn't make it to the drama club :(
Lizzy: Oh, that's a shame. Don't worry, you can just audition again next time.
Jane: But they're doing Romeo and Juliet in June and I want to be part of it. (sobs)
Lizzy: Oh dear me! Don't cry.
Jane: Hahaha! Got you! I'm not crying! I actually got a part in drama club!
I just tried to pull your legs! (laughs)
Lizzy: Golly! You tricked me again!

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~~Today's blog entry is brought to you by Teacher Abby~~

to point the finger

皆さん、おはようございます。
オンライン英会話ブレント・イングリッシュ・オンラインのレミです。

スマートイングリッシュの時間です。
今日のスマートイングリッシュは"to point the finger"です。＾＾

皆さん、"to point the finger"を聞いたことがありますか？

"to point the finger"というのは　『人を責める』　と同じ意味を持つフレーズです。

それでは、"to point the finger"を使ってみましょう。

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~~FYI~~
To point the finger simply means to blame someone or to identify someone as the guilty person.

Situation 1: Mom and daughter talking over dinner.

Mom: Honey, I heard you failed your English test.
Missy: I would have passed the exam if I didn't have to look after Danny mom.
Mom: Missy it's not good to point the finger on someone. You shouldn't do that.
Missy: But that's the truth mom. Danny bothers me a lot.
Mom: Enough Missy. I want to see a better grade next time, do you understand?
Missy: Okay mom. I'm sorry.

　　　 Situation 2: Gary came in late for work

Boss: Gary, you're late again.
Gary: I'm sorry boss. I couldn't sleep last night because of my noisy neighbors and I woke up late
because of that.
Boss: It's not right to point the finger on someone Gary.
If you can't come early for work I would have to fire you, do you get me?
Gary: Yes boss. I'm sorry.
Boss: Okay, now get to work.

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have butterflies in the stomach

皆さん、こんにちは。
オンライン英会話ブレント・イングリッシュ・オンラインのレミです。

スマートイングリッシュの時間です。
今日のレッスンはジャナ先生が提供してくれます。＾＾

今日のスマートイングリッシュは"have butterflies in the stomach"です。＾＾

皆さん、"have butterflies in the stomach"を聞いたことがありますか？
"have butterflies in the stomach"というのは　『ドキドキする』もしくは『緊張する』　と同じ意味を

持つフレーズです。

それでは、"have butterflies in the stomach"を使ってみましょう。

✿✿✿♥♥♥✿✿✿

~~FYI~~
To have butterflies in the stomach simply means to have a nervous feeling in your stomach
before doing something

Situation: The play at Jane and Lizzie's school is about to start.

Lizzie: There you are, Jane! I've been looking for you for half an hour! Where have you been?
The play is about to start.
Jane: Yeah, I know.
Lizzie: Is everything alright?
Jane: Well, this is my very first time to act in a play and you know...
Lizzie: You're nervous, aren't you? Your legs are trembling with fear.
Jane: I am! I have butterflies in my stomach!
Lizzie: Oh dear, cheer up! You'll manage! Okay, now off you go! :-)
Jane: Thanks so much! :-)

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♪♪♪Today's blog entry is brought to you by Teacher Jhana♪♪♪

spill guts

皆さん、こんにちは＾＾
オンライン英会話ブレント・イングリッシュ・オンラインのレミです。

スマートイングリッシュの時間です。^^

今日のスマートイングリッシュは"spill guts"です。

¯\(ツ)/¯"spill guts"というのは『すべてをぶちまける』という事です。＾＾¯\(ツ)/¯

それでは、"spill guts"を使ってみましょう。

✿✿✿♥♥♥✿✿✿

~~FYI~~

"spill guts" simply means to tell secret or personal information, to tell all,or to confess.

Situation 1: Molly trusts everyone she meets all the time.

Molly: Mom, I met our new neighbors today.

Mom: Oh really? So did you talk?

Molly: Yes mom, I told our neighbors about you and dad.

　 They feel sorry that you and dad are having a divorce.

Mom: Molly how many times do I have to tell you that you should not share
　　　　　　　　　　 such information with the people outside our family?
You don't spill your guts to every stranger you see!

Molly: I'm sorry mom, I couldn't help it. I'll be careful next time.

Situation 2: Molly had to tell the truth about the broken computer:

Ashley: Molly you didn't have to tell mom about the computer. For sure you'll be grounded.

Molly: It's okay Ashley I had to spill my guts because I don't want you to take the blame for

something I did. It's my fault.

Ashley: I'm proud of you Molly, you're slowly learning to be responsible now. Keep it up.

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今日のレッスンはここまでです。

今日のスマートイングリッシュはいかがでしたか？

質問があればいつでも聞いてくださいね＾＾

それでは、bye bye! ♥✿★

keep your chin up

皆さん、こんにちは。

オンライン英会話ブレント・イングリッシュ・オンラインのレミです。
お元気ですか？（＾０＾）

スマートイングリッシュの時間です＾＾
今日のレッスンはブレント・イングリッシュ・オンラインのチュ先生が提供してくれます。＾＾

今日のスマートなフレーズは“keep your chin up”です。
“keep your chin up”というのは日本語で『ガンバレ』もしくは『あきらめないで～』を意味する

フレーズです＾＾

それでは、“keep your chin up”を使ってみましょう（＾０＾）

✿✿✿♥♥♥✿✿✿

~~FYI~~

"keep your chin up" is an expression of encouragement to stay positive, or cheerful,

and not be discouraged even though the situation may be difficult.

It means to continue on, and look ahead.

Situation: Charice is being encouraged by her mom because she's feeling depressed.
Mom: What's the matter dear?
Charice: Mom, I am not yet finish with my project and its deadline is next week.涙
Mom: Everything is going to be all right. Keep your chin up. I know you can finish it.
Charice: Thanks for the confidence boost Mom. I just get so depressed when I think of the deadline.

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✿✿✿Today's blog entry is brought to you by Teacher Chu✿✿✿

今日はここまでです。＾＾

英語の勉強を一緒に頑張りましょうね＾＾

not a jot

皆さん、こんにちは。＾＾
オンライン英会話ブレント・イングリッシュ・オンラインのレミです。
お元気ですか？（＾０＾）

スマートイングリッシュの時間です。
今日のレッスンはジャナ先生が提供してくれます。

今日のスマートイングリッシュは"not a jot"です。＾＾

皆さん、"not a jot"を聞いたことがありますか？"not a jot"というのは　『少しもない』　と同じ意味を持つフレーズです。＾＾

それでは、"not a jot"を使ってみましょう。

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~~FYI~~
"not a jot" is an idiomatic expression that means not a bit or not at all.

Situation: Jane is talking to her friend, Lizzy, about her cousin who just came back from the UK.

Lizzy: Hi Jane!
Jane: Hello Lizzy!
Lizzy: How's it going?
Jane: Fine, thanks.
Lizzy: I see. Oh, who's that girl in your front door talking to your mom?
Jane: Oh, that's my cousin, Beth. She just came back from the UK.
　She used to live in this neighborhood 7 years ago.
Lizzy: Wow. You must have missed her so much.
Jane: Yeah, and the good thing is she didn't change at all! Not a jot!
　 She's still the same cheerful and witty cousin that I used to play with!
Lizzy: That sounds wonderful! I hope I could meet her, too!
Jane: Of course! I'll introduce you to her later.
Lizzy: Great!

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~~Today's blog entry is brought to you by Teacher Jhana~~

down with a disease

皆さん、おはようございます。
オンライン英会話ブレント・イングリッシュ・オンラインのレミです。

スマートなフレーズの時間です＾＾

今日のスマートイングリッシュは"down with a disease"です。

"down with a disease"という表現は『病気』もしくは『体調不良』を意味するフレーズです。

それでは、"down with a disease"を使ってみましょう。

✿✿✿♥♥♥✿✿✿

~~FYI~~"down with a disease"simply means someone is ill or sick at home.

【注意】　Please note that "disease" here refers to flu, fever, colds, etc.

Situation: Annie skipped her class this morning. Her teacher asks her best friend Lizzy about her whereabouts.
Teacher: Good bye class. That is all for today. I'll see you all again tomorrow.
Everyone: Good bye teacher.
Teacher: Lizzy, do you know what happened to Annie? I wonder why she did not attend our class today.
Lizzy: I heard that Annie is down with the flu Ma'am. I will visit her tonight to see how she's coping.

Teacher: Oh that's bad. I hope she's taking some flu medicine and is resting well at home.
Lizzy: I will update you tomorrow about Annie's condition Ma'am.

Teacher: Thank you Lizzy, please send my regards to Annie.

✿✿✿♥♥♥✿✿✿

皆さん、お疲れ様でした。

風邪を引かないよう充分気をつけて下さいね。＾＾

so soon

皆さん、おはようございます。

オンライン英会話ブレント・イングリッシュ・オンラインのレミです。

スマートイングリッシュの時間です。

今日も一緒にワンフレーズを勉強しましょう＾＾

今日のスマートイングリッシュは"so soon"です。

"so soon" というのは『早い』ということです。

それでは、"so soon"を使って見ましょう！

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~~FYI~~

We say it's "so soon" to indicate that something is early, ahead of schedule, or before the regular time.

Situation 1: Molly left the office early to meet her childhood friend Ashley at the mall for a movie.

Molly was so surprised to see that Ashley is already waiting for her.

Molly: Ashleeeeeeeeey! What are you doing here so early? I thought you told me you're coming late?

Ashley: I know I did but the meeting ended so soon.

Molly: Oh well, it's a good thing that you came early. I'm starving let's eat first before we go watch

a movie.

Ashley: Let's do that. I'd go grab some magazines from the bookstore too.

Molly: Ok, let's go.

Situation 2: Nick's mom was surprised when he came home early from school.

Nick: Hey mom, I'm home.

Mom: Wow you're early today. What's up Nick?

Nick: Nothing special mom. It's just that the school bus arrived so soon today.

Mom: I see. Well, it's still too early for dinner, would you like me to prepare you some snack instead?

Nick: Thanks mom, but I'm not yet hungry I'll wait for dinner.

Mom: Ok, I'll call you later when the dinner is ready.

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レッスン終了です＾＾

またね～

let your hair down

皆さん、こんにちは。
オンライン英会話ブレント・イングリッシュ・オンラインのレミです。
お元気ですか？（＾０＾）

スリーミニッツスマートイングリッシュの時間です。
今日のレッスンはダイアン先生が提供してくれます。

今日のスマートイングリッシュは"let your hair down"です。＾＾

皆さん、"let your hair down"を聞いたことがありますか？
"let your hair down"というのは　『くつろぐ』　と同じ意味を持つフレーズです。＾＾

それでは、"let your hair down"を使ってみましょう。

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~~FYI~~

“let your hair down” is an idiomatic expression that means to relax or let go of inhibitions.

Situation: Sarah has an exam next week. She studies every day and she doesn't have time to relax anymore.

Her friend Macy is inviting her to watch movies at their house.

Macy: What are you going to do after class, Sarah?

Sarah: I will go home and study for next week’s exam.

Macy: Come on Sarah! It’s Friday! We don’t have class tomorrow and you can study the whole day.

But tonight can you please come with me and let your hair down for a while?

Let’s go to my house and let’s watch movies.

Sarah: Okay, Let’s go! ＾＾

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~~Today's blog entry is brought to you by Teacher Diane ~~

Today let's all let our hair down and relax ＾＾

それでは、またね～

Bye bye!

floating on air

皆さん、こんにちは。
オンライン英会話ブレント・イングリッシュ・オンラインのレミです。
お元気ですか？（＾０＾）

スリーミニッツスマートイングリッシュの時間です。
今日のレッスンはニッキー先生が提供してくれます。

今日のスマートイングリッシュは"floating on air"です。＾＾

皆さん、"floating on air"を聞いたことがありますか？
"floating on air"というフレーズは　(´･ωゞ)非常に嬉しい時に使う表現です。＾＾

それでは、"floating on air"を使ってみましょう。

✿✿✿♥♥♥✿✿✿

~~FYI~~
"floating on air"is an idiomatic expression that means to be very happy and excited
because something very pleasant has happened to you.

Situation: Today is the releasing of the results of Yasu's TOEIC exam and fortunately, he got a high score.

(Yasu and Nicki talking on the phone)

Yasu: Nicki! I made it! I passed the TOIEC exam!
Nicki: Wow! That's good to hear. Congratulations!
Yasu: Thank you! I'm really happy! I feel like I'm floating on air. Let's drink tonight!
Nicki: I'm happy for you too! Okay, I'll see you then tonight! Bye!
Yasu: Bye!

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~~Today's blog entry is brought to you by Teacher Nicki ~~

Our lesson for today ends here.

See you next time. ＾＾