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Dumb is never cute
Phrase: Dumb is never cute The experts say we are experiencing the golden age of online streaming, or at least we were before the writers and actors’ strike. They may be right because I watch less and less Japanese TV every year due to the high amount of what is called ‘baka (idiot) talent’ featured…
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Like a bee to honey
Phrase: Like a bee to honey What are you attracted to? No, I’m not talking about men who are tall, dark and handsome or voluptuous women. I mean, what things attract you, like a bee to honey? We can take a raincheck about your preference for people and have that conversation later. When someone says…
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The morning after the night before
Phrase: The morning after the night before Are you a party animal? Do you know the feeling of waking up and feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck? If you have answered yes, then today’s phrase is for you because you already know what it means to experience the morning after the night before.…
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Tie you down
Phrase: Tie you down The phrase tie you down is often used to describe a situation where someone or something is holding you back from achieving your goals or living the life you desire. It can refer to various circumstances, such as a job that requires long hours and limits your free time, a suffocating…
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Cheap as dirt
Phrase: Cheap as dirt Even though Japan is finally, after 30 years of deflation, experiencing a period of inflation, many things are still as cheap as dirt. It’s a common idiom used to describe something very inexpensive, often to the point of being virtually free. The phrase cheap as dirt is most commonly used to…
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Pay as you go
WotD: Pay as you go Pay-as-you-go is a popular payment system that allows customers to pay for services as they use them. It is commonly used for mobile phone services, electricity, and natural gas. With pay-as-you-go, users top up their accounts with credits deducted from the account as they use the service. This system is…
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Divine intervention
WotD: Divine intervention Have you ever had something occur to you and thought it must have been divine intervention? Well, you’re not alone. Divine intervention means that a higher power (like a god or goddess) can intervene in human affairs. It’s like having a hotline to the gods, but you get some creative juice or…
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Take a gander at
Phrase: Take a gander at Have you ever heard someone say, “Take a gander at this,” and wondered what they meant? Well, you’re not alone. This phrase is a common idiom in English that means “to look at something.” But where does it come from, and how do you use it? Let’s find out! A…
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On the other hand
Phrase: On the other hand Today, we’re going to get into the nitty-gritty of English phrases by looking at the phrase, on the other hand. On the other hand, is a little phrase used to introduce a contrasting idea or point of view. It is one of the ways of presenting two different perspectives or…
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Room for improvement
Phrase: Room for improvement Today we’ll talk about something most of us do not like: evaluations. Evaluating the performance of someone or something is a crucial aspect of growth and development. Understanding where you stand and what you need to work on to achieve your goals is essential. One common phrase to evaluate performance is…
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