Idiom
遅れてごめん
By Matthew, 15 August 2011 - 5:32amHow to apologise and use the word "sorry" in English.
Sorry: Image by PoligoHow do you say 「遅れてごめん」 in English?
- "I'm sorry to be late";
- "I'm sorry for being late"; or
- "I'm sorry I am late".
Siamese Twins
By Matthew, 1 October 2008 - 5:32pmSiamese Twins are pairs of words that cannot be reversed. They always come in a set order and are often joined by and, or or to.
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Time Idioms
By Matthew, 28 September 2008 - 7:37pmThe most common and important idioms in English about time.
| against time | with a fast-approaching deadline | Troops fight against time to save lives |
| at one time |
in the past at the same time |
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| at one time or another |
on some different occasions | Most people have experienced low back pain at one time or another |
| at the same time |
however at one time |
A: It looks good. B: At the same time, perhaps it should be red? |
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Proverbs
By Matthew, 21 September 2008 - 1:20pmProverbs are sayings based on the collected experience and wisdom of a culture. They are good advice and rules to live by.
In order to understand a people there are several things you can do. You can live in their country. You can study their history. You can read their books. You can listen to their music. You can watch their movies and TV.
And you can learn their proverbs.
Proverbs are the wisdom of a society. They are a way to understand how to behave or react, to know a cultures values and to realise what is expected of us when we are there.
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