Tag: in a heartbeat

  • In a heartbeat

    In a heartbeat

    Phrase: In a heartbeat It can take a lifetime to build something up, and then just like that, it’s gone in a heartbeat. How many people in Japan have had their homes destroyed by earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding or landslides? The number must be in the tens of thousands, if not the hundreds of thousands. One…

  • The odd one out

    The odd one out

    Phrase: The odd one out One of the biggest misconceptions of North Americans is that everyone has a very strong sense of independence and individuality. Yes, there are many more Canadians and Americans than Japanese who do not mind being the odd one out in a situation, but not everyone feels that way. Many long…