English expression (英語表現) - On the side

~English expressions~

on the side =  extra, such as with a job or an additional order of food; not the main thing

"I work at the bank and I fix cars in my free time to make money on the side."

I can work anywhere!

"I'll have a steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus on the side."

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English expression ~ 英語表現 "Squeeze into something"

English expression

squeeze into something

 To make room or time for someone or something in a small space

 or a tight schedule, often by exerting pressure

"The dentist can squeeze you into her schedule next week on the 21st."

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“It's hard to squeeze into my old jeans. Maybe I gained weight during the holidays! 😒”

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A family tries to squeeze into their car.

"Squeeze into" From Weblio:

to squeeze persons or things into a narrow space
ギュウギュウ押込む.

squeeze things into a suitcase
スーツケースにものを詰め込む.

I managed to squeeze myself into the crowded theater.
大入りの劇場にどうやら割り込めた.

Can you squeeze into that parking space?
あの(狭い)駐車スペースに入り込めるかい.

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Good-natured - English expression

~English expression~

 good-natured - adjective - kind, friendly and patient when dealing with people

"Anthony is so good-natured—he finds it difficult to hate anyone."

"The discussion was good-natured and positive."

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A good-natured joke = not trying to be mean or negative

*Usually we use the expression good-natured to describe a joke that is misunderstood
"Good-natured jokes are always better than mean tricks on April Fool's Day."

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raining off and on ~ 雨が降ったり止んだり

The weather has been strange lately. 

It was raining off and on today. 

(今日は雨が降ったり止んだりでした。)

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word of mouth - common English expression (英語表現)

word of mouth - because people tell each other and not because they read about it

"The news spread by word of mouth."

"Positive word of mouth advertising is great for businesses."

"Most companies are worried about bad word of mouth."

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The film had good word-of-mouth publicity.
 その映画には、良い口コミ宣伝があった.

Uphill battle ~ English expression

~English expressions~

Uphill battle 

+ if something you are trying to do is an uphill battle, it is very difficult, often because other people are causing problems for you

"Fujitsu's PC business has been facing an uphill battle due to the widespread use of tablets."

"Donald Trump has lost support after the debates, winning the election will be an uphill battle for him now."

on its way - happening or ​arriving ​soon

 on its way - happening or ​arriving ​soon

"My wife emailed me asking when I will be home tonight. I told her I'm on my way now."
今帰っている。

"My parents sent me a package from Canada. They mailed it last week so it's on its way. I guess it will get here (arrive) next week."

"The concert was supposed to start 20 minutes ago. The band's manager came on the stage and told us that the band is on their way, the tour bus got a flat tire."
すぐに到着。

Three ways to use 放題 in English

Do you like 食べ放題? How about 飲み放題? Me too! Here are 3 ways to us 放題 in English, they are all a little different!

食べ放題 ~All you can eat

やりたい放題 ~ Do whatever you want

海外パケットし放題 ~ Unlimited data usage (overseas)

Like always/As usual ~ 相変わらず

Like always/As usual ~ 相変わらず

How was work today?

Boring, as usual. (相変わらずつまらないです。)

How do I look?

Beautiful as always! (相変わらずキレイよ！)

Common English expression - "You can't miss it." 中級

You can't miss it!

Please read the following conversation:
対話を読んでください：

A: "Why don't we meet at the new coffee shop on State street? It's brand new so I don't think many people will be there."

B: "Okay, but I've never been. Can you tell me how to get there?"

A: "Sure, it's easy. When you get to the train station take the South exit and turn left. There is a huge sign. You can't miss it!"

[新しい単語] 
- brand new ~ 真新しい
- I've never been ~ 行ったことがない
- huge sign ~ 大きい看板

Can you guess what you can't miss it means? If you miss something/someone it can mean you didn't see or notice something/someone.
Carl:  "Did you see Bob this morning?"
Spencer: "No he left right before I got to the office. I just missed him."

And we know that if you can't do something it isn't possible.
"I can't stop eating donuts! They are too delicious!"

So.... We can easily imagine something that we can't miss is impossible not to see. A natural definition of can't miss is very easy to see.

The huge sign is very easy to see. You can't miss it!

Practice giving directions and use the phrase You can't miss it! when you describe something that is easy to see!

"I'm having a big garden party this weekend, bring all your friends! I live at 328 Main St.
I'll tie some colorful balloons to my patio gate so you can't miss it!"

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