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Do you know the English expression “no room to swing a cat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning? Russell: How is your new apartment? Eddie: It’s nice, but there is no room to swing a cat! Does it mean: a) very small b) very big c) he wants to swing a cat … Continue reading No room to swing a cat

Do you know the English expression “at (one’s) fingertips“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the answer? Graham: How is the new accounting software? Karen: It’s great. I have all the information I need at my fingertips. Does it mean: a) in one’s hands b) in an easily accessible place c) on a smartphone … Continue reading At (one’s) fingertips

Do you know the English expression “to sleep on it“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning? Gary: The boss asked you to transfer to a new city. Have you made a decision? Emma: Not yet. I’m going to sleep on it and let her know in the morning. Does it mean: a) … Continue reading Sleep on it

Everyone I know is feeling sleepy these days. This happens every April. When I see my friends and colleagues, they all say “I can’t get rid of my tiredness.” Everyone looks like they need to sleep more! April is a busy time in Japan. The new school year starts, and many companies transfer workers to … Continue reading [Easy English Blog] Sleepy days

Do you know the English expression “to toe the line“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning? Edward: What is your new school like? Colin: It’s strict. If you don’t toe the line you get into trouble. Does it mean: a) put your foot on a line b) obey the rules c) touch … Continue reading Toe the line

Do you know the English expression “spring chicken“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning? Helen: Why did you get your hair cut so short? Rebecca: I thought it was suitable for my age. I’m not a spring chicken any more! Does it mean: a) a young bird b) a very old c) … Continue reading Spring chicken

Do you know the English expression “to let (one’s) hair down“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning? Sandy: Are you going to the party on Saturday? Stella: Yes. I’ve had a hard time at work lately, so I think it’s time I let my hair down. Does it mean: a) wear one’s … Continue reading Let (one’s) hair down

Do you know the English expression “to be made of money“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning? Joshua: I want a new bike! Joshua’s mother: Well you can’t have one! We are not made of money! Does it mean: a) very rich b) very poor c) bank owner d) have many investments … Continue reading Made of money

Can you complete this English expression? It means it is not easy to get money. Money doesn’t grow…. a) in the garden b) in parks c) on trees d) at all The answer is below! ↓   Answer: c) on trees Money doesn’t grow on trees!

I want to go to the sea to see the cherry blossoms. In my city, there is a place called Cherry Road. It has many cherry blossoms and overlooks the sea. It is a very beautiful place. But I can’t go, because my car has problems. I am worried that it will break down. If … Continue reading [Easy English Blog]Car problems