Hello Internet! It’s your friendly neighbourhood instructor Nic-sensei back with another fun bit of English learning. I think it\u2019s time to celebrate for many reasons! First off, the world is finally getting back to normal, which is a relief for everyone.<\/p>\n
While it\u2019s still a shame that some places are slower than others, I believe in humanity and that we can all bring each other out of the pandemic and enjoy our lives again: science and the amazing people who have worked to bring us viable vaccines deserves recognition.<\/p>\n
Also, it\u2019s finally great to see the recognition of diversity around us. It\u2019s taken a long time, but gradually, equality and fairness is winning out around us. If you know of any discrimination in your area of Japan, please do something to stop it<\/b>!<\/p>\n
We are all worthy of the same treatment, regardless of race, gender, religion or anything else at all!<\/p>\n
But, before I digress too much, I have to remember that this is an English blog after all! You\u2019re probably here because you want to learn at least a little bit of English, right? That\u2019s right!<\/p>\n
Well, since you can tell I\u2019m in a summery, positive mood, let\u2019s have some positive phrases to show happiness, shall we? Let\u2019s start off celestially!<\/p>\n
To be over the moon about\/with<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
A great adjective phrase, using the be <\/i><\/b>verb, to describe being happy. For example,<\/p>\n
I <\/i>am over the moon <\/i><\/b>with how the blog turned out. <\/i><\/p>\n
This means I\u2019m very happy with the results of the blog, or the final result of the blog. Don\u2019t forget that super, super common phrasing of turn out<\/i><\/b> as well. It refers to the final result <\/b>of a situation, and is used ubiquitously in English.<\/p>\n
For example,<\/p>\n
The meeting <\/i>turned out<\/i><\/b> to be a success. I\u2019m really glad we invited Nic ;). <\/i><\/p>\n
This is a very positive and casual <\/b>way to describe the meeting being successful<\/b>.<\/p>\n
But, the positive phrases don\u2019t end there. Since blogs are limited in space, I\u2019ve only got room for 1 more.<\/p>\n
To be tickled pink at\/with<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
An oldy but goodie. (Check my Misconception courses on Fruitful English for the meaning of oldie but goodie<\/i><\/b>!) This is another phrase used with the be <\/i><\/b>verb to describe being pleased or happy about something.<\/p>\n
For example,<\/p>\n
Shawn <\/i>was tickled pink at<\/i><\/b> the client\u2019s response. <\/i><\/p>\n
Simple! The client gave a response to Shawn, and the response was a good one, because it made Shawn happy!<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, that\u2019s all I have time for this time, but check back next month to see what\u2019s on my mind! There will always be something related to English, in addition to those crazy musings in my mind! Bye Internet!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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