Go belly up
December 22, 2015
When things go belly up, they fail or die. This is a common idiom used in business for when a company goes bankrupt. You can use it in other situations too.
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What's the difference between OVERWORK and OVERTIME?
October 4, 2014
I teach a lot of businesspeople. They often tell me that they have to “overwork”. What they mean is “do overtime”.
“Overwork” is best translated in Japanese as 「過労」. “Overtime” is 「残業」.
Don't say MAN TO MAN!
August 17, 2014
All languages borrow words from other languages. The Japanese language uses a lot of phrases and words from English and other languages. Many times they are changed in their meaning or usage. That means that when you use these words in English, you should be careful.
Saying MY CONDITION is not natural
August 17, 2014
You are sick. You have to go to work. Maybe you say to your co-worker or friend, “My condition is not good today.”
What's the difference between “contents” and “content”?
August 16, 2014
People often confuse “content” and “contents“. These words are used differently in English.
“Three-year-old boy” or “three-yearS-old boy”?
August 13, 2014
Using a plural in English can be tough. There are many rules, and sometimes they are hard to understand and remember. A good example of a strange case is when you use a compound adjective.