The rope wasn't strong enough to support him.とは 意味・読み方・使い方

The rope wasn't strong enough to support him.

He's so fat that the two ends of his belt won't meet.

The stick didn't help him any.

The sarcasm was lost [had no effect] on him.

There is not much punch in his remarks.

Patty was so short that she couldn't get at the branch.

Patty was so short that she couldn't reach the branch.

The fence was not high enough to keep the wolves out.

The bag was so heavy that I couldn't carry it by myself.

He was unsteady on his feet.

The earth shook so much that I could not keep upright.

The wall wasn't high enough to keep dogs out.

He is too short to get at the book on the shelf.

He was too short to get at the grapes.

The little bird couldn't defend itself against the eagle.

The tent pegs wouldn't hold in the sandy soil.

Where's [What's happened to] the stamina he was always bragging about?

The horse would not move.

The tie doesn't go (well) with the suit.

The relief pitcher was no substitute for the ace.

The cornerback failed to tackle the receiver.

He wasn't tall enough to get at the ceiling.

There is no limit to his generosity.

He is absurdly free with his money.

There's method in his madness.

He has grown out of that jacket.

Though he is big [bulky], he is good for nothing.

The riot was completely out of control.

The hook doesn't catch.

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.