Zoom英会話クラス(火)
Lesson Notes June 10, 2025 (TUESDAY ZOOM)
Words & Phrases
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I would have gone out, but there was nothing near the hotel. Nothing to see or do.
You had a lot of free time. (NOT much free time)
I had breakfast early. (NOT took breakfast early; we also say: have lunch, have dinner, have a snack, etc.)
Consequence (noun); A result or effect of an action or condition, often implying importance or seriousness; often with a focus on negative outcomes.
One consequence of skipping class is falling behind in lessons.
Climate change has many consequences for the environment.
She didn’t think about the consequences before making her decision.
Falling out (noun / phrasal verb); A disagreement or argument that causes people to stop being friendly or close; implies a breakdown in a relationship, often sudden and emotional.
They had a falling out over money and stopped talking.
After their falling out, the friends didn’t see each other for years.
Sometimes small issues can lead to a big falling out.
Have one’s back (idiom); to support or protect someone, especially in difficult situations; suggests trust and loyalty, often in challenging situations
Don’t worry, I’ll have your back during the presentation.
Good friends always have each other’s backs.
It feels safe knowing my team has my back at work.
The term TACO, which stands for “Trump Always Chickens Out,” is an insulting acronym that gained prominence in May 2025 after his many threats and reversals.
A lot of governments’ solution to various problems is to throw money at them.
Throw money (verb phrase); to spend money carelessly or in large amounts, often in an attempt to solve a problem quickly; suggests wastefulness or a lack of thoughtful planning.
You can’t just throw money at education and expect it to fix everything.
They threw money into advertising, hoping sales would rise.
Grammar
‘Much free time’ is not usually used in positive sentences; we usually say “a lot of” in positive sentences
We use “much” more in negative sentences or questions
I didn’t have much free time.
Did you have much free time?
