Tag: End up
Shoot first and ask questions later
Idiom: Shoot first and ask questions later Shoot first and ask questions later is a phrase employed in contexts ranging from action movies to real-life situations. In the US, you can take the phrase literally. In most of the world, it is used metaphorically to mean taking immediate action without considering the consequences or gathering…
In the red
Phrase: In the red With the hard financial times going to become much harder in the near future, we all need to understand how not to end up in the red. Being in the red can be a stressful and challenging situation. When your finances are in the red, it means that you have more…
Live beyond your means
Phrase: Live beyond your means To live in peace and happiness, stop living beyond your means. When you live beyond your means, you spend more money than you earn, essentially living a lifestyle you cannot afford. This leads to a lot of financial trouble and stress. Yes, you can fake it until you make it,…
Five-hour rule
WotD: The Five-hour rule It’s the middle of December, and as the year winds down, our thoughts turn to the next New Year. I suggest starting the New Year by changing things up. Why not try the 5-hour rule? I have talked and written ad nauseam about the power of building new positive habits and rituals…
Neck of the woods
Idiom: Neck of the woods It is very seldom that I meet a person from my neck of the woods here in Japan. I’m originally from eastern Canada, and very few Canadians from my province seem to end up here. I’m not sure why, but maybe it’s because most of them end up going to…
End up
Word of the Day: End up Have you ever tried to figure out how you ended up where you are right now? I have. Let me relate to you how it happened. The other morning, my dog woke me up just after 4:00 am because she wanted to pee. When she does this, she sits…
In hot water
Idiom: In hot water When was the last time you’ve been in hot water? Here in Japan, if you are unfamiliar with the idiom, this may be a confusing question. No, I don’t mean, when was the last time you had a bath or visited a hot spring? When someone is in hot water, they…
Wild goose chase
Idiom: Wild goose chase Off the bat, you may be wondering what going on a wild goose chase has to do with Christmas. Well, there’s no direct connection, really, except the fact that traditionally, the British ate goose, peacock, or a pig’s head at Christmas – not turkey. Turkey is native to North America, so…
Too many cooks spoil the broth
English Proverb: Too many cooks spoil the broth Sometimes, it is better to have a few people working on a project than a lot – too many cooks spoil the broth, as they say. When too many people are involved in a project, there may be too much negotiation and compromise, and the project will not be…
