Tag: exercise in futility
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…
Do your own thing
Phrase: Do your own thing In Japan, doing your own thing has traditionally been frowned upon. Following the crowd was what got you rewarded. However, with the decline of lifetime employment and good pension plans, more and more Japanese are deciding to take a chance and see if doing their own thing can get them…
Exercise in futility
Phrase: Exercise in futility Did you know that most people in the world are bilingual? Yep, it’s true being monolingual is not the norm. Many Japanese may feel that studying English is an exercise in futility, but they are mistaken. People around the world learn to speak English every day. It enables them to communicate…
On the horizon
Phrase: On the horizon Here we are in the dog days of summer at the beginning of August. It’s a time for taking it easy, not necessarily thinking about what’s on the horizon. Nevertheless, that’s what I’m going to do. If something is on the horizon, we just notice it. It’s a good idea to keep a lookout…
