Describe It
Good looking
Used to tell someone they look good
Give someone a hand
Meaning/Usage: To help someone
Explanation: A physical task is usually done with the hands. Giving someone a hand is letting them borrow your hands, or in other words, helping them out.
"Give a hand" also represent applauding, but this section is about helping someone.
"Can you give me a hand setting up the dining table?"
"I'm going to need a hand changing the tire on the car."
"Are you going to have time to give me a hand tomorrow?"
Grab a bite to eat
Go and get something to eat with somebody
JK
Just Kidding
Cheat
作弊－ Ｗｈｅｎ ｓｏｍｅｏｎｅ ｄｏｅｓ ｎｏｔ ｄｏ ｓｏｍｅｔｈｉｎｇ ｆａｉｒｌｙ， ｉｔ ｍｅａｎｓ ｔｈｅｙ ｃｈｅａｔｅｄ
Easier said than done
Meaning/Usage: This is used when something is easy to say but very hard to do.
Explanation: This phrase is very literal. Often times people tell you to do something that sounds easy, but it is actually hard. So in response, you can say this phrase.
"That's easier said than done."
"It's a lot tougher than that. It's one of those things that are easier said than done."
"Michael thinks everything is so easy. He doesn't realize it's easier said than done."
to go out of fashion
to not be in fashion any more
(Not that popular now)
AKA
Also Known As
Crush
When you like someone, you may have a "crush on them"
Speak of the devil
Meaning/Usage: When someone appears just as you are talking about that person.
Explanation: This is from English and is shortened from the original phrase, "Speak of the Devil and he doth appear." The shortened form presented in this lesson became popular.
"I was at a party last night, and I saw Jake play the guitar in front of an audience... speak of the devil, there's Jake right now."
"Joanne did great on her presentation. Speak of the devil... Hi Joanne."
window shopping
to visit a store to look at items without the intention of buying anything
IMO
In my opinion
a talent contest
This is a show with contestants and judges, each contestant will have a talent they need to show off to the judges
Shotgun
Meaning/Usage: To claim the front seat in a car.
Explanation: Instead of people fighting over who will sit in the front seat, people would decide who gets the front seat by whoever shouts out "shotgun" first.
"Why does he always get to ride shotgun?"
"If we go to the store with mom I call shotgun."
"I am heading out to the party. Do you want to ride shotgun?"
to be value for money
物有所值
I like watches, they are cool, but they are not really value for money.
DIY
Do It Yourself
Fashion Show
This is show usually with models that walk on a long isle to show off new types of clothes
Down to Earth
Meaning/Usage: Realistic; reasonable; sensible
Explanation: When you are down to earth, you are realistic, reasonable, and does not imagine unnecessary things.
"I really like them. They are so down to earth."
"They are really down to earth and easy to get along with."
"They live their life very down to earth."
cliff-hanger
A dramatic ending to an episode, when you really want to know what happens next.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions