This episode introduces three idioms that use the word straw. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script.

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Straw

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The morning comes quickly because Lemon has slept like a rock. He wakes up remembering his dream: an effortless glide through golden gates guided by angles and eagles.

“Mum, dad, I need to talk to you,” says Lemon. “I’m leaving… I’m going to go find this paradise. I need to see it for myself. I want to feel the soil between my toes and taste the unknown insects.” 

His parents are quiet for a moment. They see in his eyes that this is very important, and they only want what is best for their child. 

His mother speaks first. “You are a sweet child, little Lemon. You have a wonderful mind, brave and curious. You know you’re always welcome here. Our nest is always open.” 

“Mum, of course I’m coming back! I love you two so much and this is my home.” 

Lemon’s father says, “It has been said that there comes a point in a bird’s life when he needs to go beyond the mountains… It happened to my father and my father’s father, but never for me. That time never came. I grew up during the worst winter in known history. I had to work and sacrifice—there was no time for adventures… so, go on, Lemon. Get out there and live your life!” 

“You are the best parents a bird could ever wish for!” 

And with those words, the family hugs, a long hug which, even though freezing winds rip past them, seems to warm them to their very bones. 

Being a Cloud

Lemon the Bird

こんばんは！Atsushiです。
今日の天気は晴れ。
気温は15℃ぐらいでした。
今は10℃ぐらい。

今回も慣用句シリーズ、続けます。
今日は、手、ですね。
手に関係する慣用句を紹介します。

① 手が焼けるーてがやける
人の助けが必要なこと、面倒なことを意味します。
例えば、
ーもうー、手が焼けるなぁ。
とか言います。

② 手を切るーてをきる
これは、関係を断つ、縁を切る、みたいな時に使いますね。
意味的には良くない時に使いますね。
悪い関係・男女関係を断ち切る場合にいう。
例えば、
ーあいつらとはもう手を切った。
ーもう彼女とは手を切った。
などと言います。

③ 手を引く ーてをひく
これは、仕事など、続けていたものから退く時に使います。
例えば、
ーこのビジネスからは手を引く
などと使います。


手を使った慣用句はたくさんありました。
手＝関係みたいな表現が多いですね。
日本では縁えん、とも言いますが、
縁を、手という言葉で表現する言葉も多いと思います。

気になった方は一度調べてみてくださいね！

ということで、今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！

ではまた！


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2.すきなすしのネタは？　
例えば、とろ、えび


3.とんかつ


4.かつどん


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