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purple patch / born to the purple / purple with rage
purple patch / born to the purple / purple with rage
2023.02.20purple patch : (평범한 작품에서)화려한 부분(글귀) / 성공적인(운이 좋은)시기 (영국)a section in a piece of writing characterized by rich, fanciful, or ornate language(=purple passage)a period of success, good fortuneex. The idol group has finally hit a purple patch after being denouncing by public outcry for many years.그 아이돌 그룹은 수년간 여론의 질타를 받은 후 마침내 호기를 맞았습니다.[denounce : 맹렬히 비난하다outcry : (대중들의)격렬한 반응(항의) ]I know you're go..
on the back burner / off the top of one's head / ramp up
on the back burner / off the top of one's head / ramp up
2023.02.19on the back burner : 뒤로 제쳐 둔left for the present time, to be done or considered laterex. I decided to put the plan on the back burner for a while.저는 당분간 그 계획을 보류하기로 했습니다.I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable, but I feel like I'm being put on the back burner from time to time.너를 불편하게 하고 싶진 않지만, 가끔 내가 뒷전인 것 같다는 느낌이 들어.To put it bluntly, the issue of additional areas has been put on the back ..
bang for the buck / crunch the numbers / think outside the box
bang for the buck / crunch the numbers / think outside the box
2023.02.18bang for the buck : 본전은 뽑을 수 있을 만한 가치efficiency; cost-effectiveness; valueex. How about looking at ways to get more bang for the buck?가성비를 높이기 위한 방법들을 고려해 보는 거 어떨까요?This device is not the latest, but it gives a bigger bang for the buck.이 기기는 최신형은 아니지만, 그 값보다 더한 가치를 제공합니다.That's pretty good bang for the buck!그거 가성비 최고에요!Amazon's web site gives the consumer more bang for the buck.아마존 웹사이트는 소비자에게 더..
영어로 슬플때 3가지 표현
영어로 슬플때 3가지 표현
2023.02.17*These examples are based on all my experiences.In other words, it could sound weird a bit.or maybe a lot.제 경험에 기반한 예문들입니다.다시말해서, 약간 이상할 수 있습니다.아니 어쩌면 많이요. Pierce One’s Heart : -의 마음을 찌르다, 몹시 영향을 주다impact one deeplyGuilt pierces my heart, so I kept myself away from people who approached to me.죄책감이 마음을 찌르기에, 다가오는 이들을 가까이 하지 않았어요.It's the last letter that pierces my heart.제 마음을 울리는 마지막 편지입니다.fall ..
spent / ready to drop / be beat / out of gas / be tuckered out
spent / ready to drop / be beat / out of gas / be tuckered out
2023.02.17spent : 힘이빠진, 기진한exhaustedex. You look spent. You need to hit the hay early tonight.기진맥진해 보여요. 당신은 오늘밤 일찍 잠들 필요가 있어요.I am spent right now, and the only thing I need is to hug you tight.지금 매우 피곤해요. 제게 필요한 건 당신을 꼭 껴안는 거죠.ready to drop : 기진맥진하여being so tried and it is hard to stay on one's feetex. I am ready to drop with fatigue.피로해서 금방이라도 쓰러질 것만 같아요.I worked out until I was ready to drop to forget..
영어로 사랑해 9가지 표현
영어로 사랑해 9가지 표현
2023.02.15*These examples are based on all my experiences.In other words, it could sound weird a bit.or maybe a lot.제 경험에 기반한 예문들입니다.다시말해서, 약간 이상할 수 있습니다.아니 어쩌면 많이요. It's true that you have a lot of weaknesses, but I love you, warts and all.너가 많은 결점들을 갖고 있는건 사실이지만, 난 너의 결점들까지 모두 사랑해.warts and all : (-의) 나쁜 점들까지 모두 When I saw you in the elevator, you literally took my breath away.엘레베이터에서 당신을 보았을 때, 전 숨이 멎는..
that said / profane / by all means
that said / profane / by all means
2023.02.13*The Bold Type 에서 기록한 표현들 복습(:that said : 그렇긴 하지만even sodespite this*(but 과 동시에 사용되기도 함 -> but that said, )ex. I know things have been starting to snowball, but that said, there's room for improvement cuz I believe myself and put my money where my mouth is.문제들이 눈덩이처럼 불어나기 시작한거 압니다. 하지만, 자신을 믿고, 제가 말한 바를 행동으로 옮기기 때문에 개선의 여지는 있습니다.I know what you mean but that said, I abhor real racism.무슨 말인진 알겠지만..
고마울 때 쓰는 영어 표현 7가지
고마울 때 쓰는 영어 표현 7가지
2023.02.13It's not always easyto put myself out there, butthanks to you, I can take risks.Vulnerability can be a gift,so I'd like to say you're my life saver.세상 밖으로 나가는 일이 어려울 때가 있어요그래도 위험을 감수할 수 있었던건 당신 덕분이죠약점은 선물이 될 수도 있으니까당신이 절 살렸다라고 말하고 싶네요 I've been working on my abs a lotsince you visited me to say goodbye,and now I have my abs toned.To be honest,I couldn't have done it without you.작별인사를 하려고 저를 방문한 ..
미안할 때 쓰는 영어 표현 10가지
미안할 때 쓰는 영어 표현 10가지
2023.02.10*These examples are based on all my experiences.In other words, it could sound weird a bit. 제 경험에 기반한 예문들입니다.다시말해서, 약간 이상할 수 있습니다. I went there as promised with youand have been waiting you for hoursalthough I couldn't get a hold of you.I'm truly ashamed of my behavior.당신과 한 약속대로 그곳에 갔습니다그리고 몇시간동안 당신을 기다렸죠당신과 연락이 되지 않았음에도 불구하고요이런 제가 부끄럽습니다 I lost the ring you gave me.I'm truly sorry.당신이 제게 준 그 반..
tear at / tear away / tear down / tear apart / tear into / tear up / tear off
tear at / tear away / tear down / tear apart / tear into / tear up / tear off
2023.02.09tear at : -을 찢다, 공격하다 / 마음을 아프게 하다to pull at or try to attackto cause great stress or anxietyex. The dog tore at a piece of meat like me.그 개는 나처럼 고기 한조각을 맹렬히 찢었어. He tore at the wrappings of the package.그는 소포의 포장지를 뜯었다.I tore at the bandage on my arm.팔에있는 밴드를 잡아 뜯었다.The news tore at my heart.그 소식으로 내 마음이 아팠지.When she died, it tore at my soul.그녀가 죽었을 때, 내 영혼은 찢어졌어.tear away : (떠나고 싶지 않은 -에서)떠나다 /..
drop off / drop by / drop in / drop behind / drop out
drop off / drop by / drop in / drop behind / drop out
2023.02.07drop off : 가져가 놓다, 내리다 / 깜빡 잠이 들다 / 줄어들다, 감소하다to take someone or something to a place and leave it or them thereto fall asleep (nod off)to decrease (in amount)ex. I'll drop you off at the airport in order not to miss the flight.비행기를 놓치지 않도록 공항에 당신을 데려다줄게요.I'll take him to the hotel first, so he can check in and drop off his luggage.그럼 우선 호텔로 모시고 가서 체크인하고 짐을 가져다 놓게 할게요.I'll drop my clothes off at..
hit it off / hit back at / hit out at / hit on / hit up / hit upon / on / hit with
hit it off / hit back at / hit out at / hit on / hit up / hit upon / on / hit with
2023.02.05hit it off : (-와) 죽이 맞다to get along well with someone the first time meeting themex. Melody hit it off with my puppy right away.멜로디와 제 강아지는 보자마자 죽이 잘 맞았죠.They cannot hit it off together.그들은 서로 상극입니다.I hope you hit it off well with her.난 당신이 그녀와 사이좋게 지내길 바랍니다. hit back at (someone) : -에 반격하다to criticize someone after they've criticized youex. The influencer hit back at her critics.그 인플루언서는 자신을 비판..