Do You Know? #108 (今日のフレーズ)

Have you noticed how really depressing news is lately? It seems that there is absolutely nothing good happening. Is it time to go hide on some deserted island? Lets see if I have this straight. North Korea is going to attack someone, somewhere, at sometime; possibly starting WW III. Global warming is going to make the seas rise to where we can't live anymore. There is not going to be enough food soon to feed the world's population. Oil will be gone soon, leaving the world without a replacement energy source. The world economy is going to crash. Terrorists are taking over the world. Well, looks like there is only one thing to do. LETS PARTY!
Today's Question: Idioms and proverbs (what do the words in bold mean?)

Her decision to marry him raised some eyebrows.

(A.) her decision surprised many people
(B.) she had her eyebrows cut
(C.) she put tape on her eyebrows
(D.) her eyebrows got very long

Answer: See the next blog.

Answer for Do You Know #107: (B.) he has been deceiving his wife

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Do You Know? #107 (今日のフレーズ)

Hi! I'm so sorry for not posting lately. I have been very busy. Doing what you say? Well, I have been doing this and doing that, running here and running there, and I have succeeded. In doing nothing! LOL. I think I need a break. Just get away from everything for a couple of days and forget about everything. Yes, that is what I am going to do. At the end of the month, I am going to go to a place that starts with the letter "N" for a few days. I can't wait. Maybe, when I get back, I'll be my usual efficient and professional self again.
Today's Question: Idioms and proverbs (what do the words in bold mean?)


He has been pulling the wool over his wife's eyes for many years.


(A.) he has been helping his wife wear sweaters
(B.) he has been deceiving his wife
(C.) he has been pulling sheep over his wife
(D.) he has been tying a wool scarf over his wife's eyes


Answer: See the next blog.


Answer for Do You Know #106: (B.) his wife completely controls him


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Do You Know? #106 (今日のフレーズ)

Hi! Today is April 1st, April Fool's Day(or All Fool's Day). April Fool's Day is the one day of the year when it is normal to play practical jokes and pranks on your friends, neighbors, and family. On this day it is not a good idea to take seriously anything that you are told by your friends. A good prankster can keep a completely straight face as he tells you the most outrageous lies. Luckily, the lies are normally followed by a loud "April Fool's!". Although this day is not so popular in Japan, you should still be careful about what you hear today.
Today's Question: Idioms and proverbs (what do the words in bold mean?)

I have heard many people say that his wife is the real power behind the throne.

(A.) his wife always stands behind the throne
(B.) his wife completely controls him
(C.) his wife is a Queen and has a throne
(D.) his wife is behind him when he sits on the throne

Answer: See the next blog.

Answer for Do You Know #105: (A.) has prepared the way

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Do You Know? #105 (今日のフレーズ)

Well, the spring scramble has started. LOL. This is the time of year when suddenly everyone moves to a different place. I remember one school that I worked at. When I went to the school at the beginning of the new school year I found that the principal, vice principal, and the head teacher were transferred and their replacements were busily getting settled in. I didn't understand why all this moving from one school to another was necessary. One day, a few weeks later, during a sudden storm the lights went off in the building. I finished class and went back to the teacher's office but the lights were still off. An hour later, it was time to go home, still no lights. So, as I prepared to leave I talked to the vice principal and found out that they were searching for the circuit breakers but couldn't find them and no one knew where they were. I said follow me and showed them the circuit breakers, all the time amazed at the efficiency of moving people around all the time so no one knew what was going on or where anything was.
Today's Question: Idioms and proverbs (what do the words in bold mean?)


The introduction of high speed Internet connections has paved the way for new innovative ways of studying.


(A.) has prepared the way
(B.) has made a road for
(C.) has put in new wiring
(D.) has become a new way


Answer: See the next blog.


Answer for Do You Know #104: (C.) he is no longer drinking alcohol


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Do You Know? #104 (今日のフレーズ)

I have a problem and I don't know what to do about it. It has been a couple of weeks and I only get comments from one person. A friend of mine has told me that she can't post comments on my blog. I am wondering of a lot more people have been trying to post a comment but have not been able to do so. I can post without any trouble and my settings are set to allow anyone to post comments without trouble. Please help me with this. If you have tried to post a comment and you couldn't do it or if you can't post a comment now then send me an e-mail and let me know. I appreciate your help.
Today's Question: Idioms and proverbs (what do the words in bold mean?)


John was seriously ill, but on the advise of his doctor he is on the wagon and seems to be getting better.


(A.) he is riding a wagon to work every day
(B.) his doctor told him to ride a wagon
(C.) he is no longer drinking alcohol
(D.) he is ill and needs a wagon to move


Answer: See the next blog.


Answer for Do You Know #103: (A.) I was very happy


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