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BTTF #6
BTTF 6 (仲宗根) 10/9/25
| Idiom/expression | Meaning and usage |
|---|---|
| That reminds me | そう言えば That reminds me, everyone please use 6 idioms in your written speech. |
| That'll be the day | まさか、そんなことはあり得ない!、それはあり得ないことだ!(That will never happen). Futenma Air Station moving out of Okinawa?? That'll be the day! |
| Track down | 突き止める、追跡する To look for and find someone. You can track down people using the Internet these days. |
| Turn out | (結果として)...になる、となる Wow, many of you have turned out to be beautiful young ladies! |
| Watch your mouth | 言葉に気をつけろ!(Be careful of your language.) Hey, watch your mouth, Ms. S! |
| The way I see it | 私の考えでは,私の意見では... (I think, In my opinion...) The way I see it, if you put your mind to it, you can become successful. |
| What if | したらどうする?、なったらどうする? What if I don't practice my English? Well, if you don't practice, you'll lose your ability. Please practice often! |
| What on earth | いったい何?! What on earth are you talking about? (We also say, "Why on earth?) |
| Why bother | 無理だからあきらめたら?、成功する可能性があんまりないから、あきらめたら? (No point in trying because you can't succeed) Why bother asking her out on a date? She'll just say no. |