Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “学生コミュニティ”
Definition Look on the bright side : Look at the positive side of your current situation and be grateful for it, even if there initially doesn’t appear to be anything positive. Look on the bright side （ いい方に考えよう）: 一見良いことがないように見えても、置かれた状況を前向きにとらえて感謝しよう。 Example I know you don’t like working with Harry, but look on the bright side, at least it’s only temporary and …
Definition Keep your chin up : Stay positive despite challenging situations or when you’re feeling down. Keep your chin up (あごを上げなさい) : 困難な状況や落ち込んでいるときでも、ポジティブでいよう。 Example Even though this project is really tough, keep your chin up! It will be worth it in the end. このプロジェクトは本当に大変だけど、元気を出して！最終的にはやりがいがあるはず。
Definition the best of both worlds: to enjoy two different opportunities at the same time the best of both worlds: 両方のいいとこ取り Example By working part-time and looking after her kids two days a week, she managed to get the best of both worlds. 彼女はパートタイムで働きながら、週に2日子どもの面倒を見ることで、なんとか両方のいいとこ取りができている。
Definition to kill two birds with one stone: to achieve two things by doing a single action to kill two birds with one stone: 一石二鳥 Example You can make friends and improve your language skills by joining LEX – it’s killing two birds with one stone! ランゲージエクスチェンジに参加すれば、友達も作れるし、語学力もアップするなんて、一石二鳥だ!
Definition to hit the nail on the head: to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem to hit the nail on the head: 問題の核心をつく・図星をさす Example He hit the nail on the head when he said this company needs more HR support. 彼がこの会社にはもっと人事のサポートが必要だと言っていたのはまさに核心をついている。
[Elijah] I love that through Language Exchange, even though I’m all the way over here in America, I can hang out with people in Japan! アメリカにいても、日本にいる友達と交流できるところ！ [Natsuko] New vocabulary and new friends every week! 毎週新しい単語と新しい友達に出会えるところ！ [Artemio] Always fun to meet new people! いつも新しい出会いがあるところ！ [Marinus] Language Exchange = a place of pure FUN! 言語交流＝本当の楽しさが味わえる場所であること！
Definition to give someone the cold shoulder: to intentionally be unfriendly or ignore someone you know to give someone the cold shoulder: 冷たい態度をとる、愛想がない、無視する Example After I got the promotion, a few of my co-workers started giving me the cold shoulder. 昇進してから、同僚の何人かが私に冷たくなったの。
Definition to put a pin in it: to take a break from discussing some topic, with plans to resume the discussion later to put a pin in it: 話を保留にする、また後で話す Example I have more to say, but I have to take this call, so let’s put a pin in it for now. 言いたいことはまだありますが、この電話は出ないといけないので、また後で話しましょう。
Definition the dog days of summer : the hottest part of summer, occurring in July and August the dog days of summer : 夏の一番暑い時期 Example Ex.)During the dog days of summer, it’s good to learn a new language while cooling down in doors. 夏の暑い日には、屋内で涼みながら新しい言語を学ぶのもいいよね。
Definition like a fish out of water : to feel out of place somewhere or to be in an unfamiliar situation like a fish out of water :場違いなこと Example I feel like a fish out of water living in Japan and not being able to understand the language. I should join a language exchange group. 日本に住んでいるのに言語を理解することができなくて、なんだか場違いな気がするんだ。だから言語交流に参加するべきだと思う。
