Tag: イディオム

Idiom | A Far Cry

Idiom | A Far Cry

The idiom “a far cry” is one of the most commonly used idioms in English. Since it has multiple meanings, it’s a complicated phrase to understand at first, but …

Animal Idioms | Using Horse

Animal Idioms | Using Horse

There are countless animal idioms in English, and in this lesson Bearington is going to focus on explaining some of the most common idioms that use horse.

Idiom | Pick up the Slack

Idiom | Pick up the Slack

The idiom ‘pick up the slack’ has maritime origins but has become one of the most common idioms native speakers use. Not only that, but the word ‘slack’ is used in a range of expressions that …

Idiom | To Burn Bridges

Idiom | To Burn Bridges

What does it mean to burn one’s bridges? It is an old idiom dating back to Roman times but is still frequently used today. The meaning is simple to understand …

Idiom | A Hot Potato

Idiom | A Hot Potato

The idiom ‘a hot potato’ has been around in one form or another for hundreds of years. The phrase is not just common, but part of pop culture itself. If you don’t understand what it means …

Idiom | Barking Up the Wrong Tree

Idiom | Barking Up the Wrong Tree

Barking up the wrong treeはいくつか意味があります。ですので全体の会話の内容をしっかり理解することが大切です。-間違った場所を探している…

Idiom | (Can’t) Judge a Book by its Cover

Idiom | (Can’t) Judge a Book by its Cover

Can you judge a book by its cover? In this idiom lesson we’re going to learn what that means and why we shouldn’t. Spoiler alert, we’re talking about more than just books.

Idiom | Let the Cat Out of the Bag

Idiom | Let the Cat Out of the Bag

The idiom ‘let the cat out of the bag’ is a cute sound phrase that is often used by native speakers. Although it sounds playful, this idiom has a darker meaning that’s important to know.

Idiom | Once in a Blue Moon

Idiom | Once in a Blue Moon

What are blue moons and when do they happen? This beautiful and popular idiom dates back hundreds of years and is one of the more poetic phrases. Once in a Blue Moon is a wonderful idiom that means …

Idiom | Take with a Grain of Salt

Idiom | Take with a Grain of Salt

The idiom ‘take with a grain of salt’ dates back thousands of years and is one of the most commonly used idioms in English. This is a must know idiom for any learners.