Tag: heyday
Heyday
Word of the Day: Heyday My students know I’ve said for a while now Japan is entering the age of the woman. Women are not in their heyday yet, but they will be soon, and it will last for a very long time. The word heyday refers to the most successful period for someone or…
Bow out
Word of the Day: Bow out Believe it or not, many people love their jobs, and that’s why they want to bow out at a time of their choosing. No one wants to be forcibly put out to pasture before they feel ready. On the same side of the coin, nobody wants to leave under pressure because of a…
Lose your edge
English Idiom: Lose your edge Have you ever felt that you are losing your edge? It happens to most of us. If we are involved in jobs or sports that require physical dexterity or endurance, we may lose our edge as we age. We start to slow down or can no longer keep up with…
