Meaning
"Cup of tea"は、英語で非常に興味深い表現です。このフレーズは、文字通り「お茶一杯」を意味しますが、実際にはもっと深い意味があります。
「Cup of tea」は、個人の好みや興味を指すために使われる表現です。例えば、ある活動や物事が自分の好みではない場合に「It's not my cup of tea.（それは私の好みではありません）」と言います。逆に、自分の好みに合う場合は「It's my cup of tea.（それは私の好みです）」と表現します。
このフレーズは特定の事柄や活動が誰かにとって魅力的かどうかを示すために日常会話でよく使われます。例えば、新しい映画や音楽、スポーツなどが自分の「cup of tea」であるかどうかを話す際に便利です。
「Cup of tea」という表現を理解することで、英語でのコミュニケーションがより豊かになるでしょう。
Example
This new wide-leg pant trend is just my cup of tea.
I love watching superhero movies with you, it's my cup of tea.
Hockey is such a rough sport, it's not my cup of tea.
Quiz
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
