Meaning
"Throw Your Hands Up"は、英語でよく使われる表現で、直訳すると「手を上げる」という意味です。しかし、日常会話では文字通りの意味よりも、感情や状況を表現するためによく使われます。
このフレーズは、しばしば次のような状況で使われます：
例えば、長い間努力してきたことがうまくいかず、どうしようもないときに「I just throw my hands up.（もうお手上げだ）」と言うことがあります。また、ライブでお気に入りの曲が流れたときに「Throw your hands up!（手を上げて盛り上がろう！）」と叫ぶこともあります。
このように、「Throw Your Hands Up」は文脈によって異なる意味を持ち、感情を豊かに表現する便利なフレーズです。
Example
I know you're angry but throwing your hands up like that, isn't going to help.
If you respect your partner, you shouldn't throw your hands up to show your anger. Use your words in a calm and respectful manner.
The protesters were so angry and running on adrenaline. They were throwing their hands up in the air and yelling at the top of their lungs.
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!
