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#. A lot on one's plate 할 일이 많다. Hey guys! Today's English expression is "a lot on one's plate." "A lot on one's plate" means to have a large amount of work to do or many problems to deal with. You can use this when you feel stressed because the amount of work or problems you have. Now listen to a dialogue between two friends talking about a work project. Listen closely for the expression "a lot..

#. Uphill battle 힘든[고통스러운] 싸움. (=uphill fight.) Hey guys! Today's English expression is an "uphill battle." If something is an "uphill battle" it means that it is very difficult to achieve because of some obstacles and challenges. It's used when you want to achieve something, but you know it's going to be very difficult. Now listen to dialogue between two friends talking about running a marathon..

#. 나 신용카드 한도 초과야 I maxed out my credit card. > So, now what? Do you have any cash? Actually, my bank account is empty, too. > What are you gonna do? I maxed out my credit card.

#. 뒷북치다 to be late to the party : 뒷북치다 : 실제 파티에 늦었다는 뜻도 있으니 주의! 다른 사람보다 훨씬 늦게 무엇에 대해서 알게 되다 Hey have you ever heard of Game of Thrones? What an unreal show. > Dude, Game of Thrones came out like 5 years ago. Wow, are you ever late to the party? Oh, so you've seen it? > Yeah, of course have. OK, well, let's not talk about it then, OK? No spoilers. miss the boat : 기회를 놓치다 : 이해를 못한다는 뜻도 포함 Pay atte..

#. Do you know if ~ 혹시 ~ 인지 알아? Do you know if she's OK? Do you know if there's a way out? Do you know if it will rain tomorrow? Do you know if she's free? Do you know if there's an empty room?

#. 토핑 다 넣어주세요 all the fixings : 모든 토핑 / 사이드를 포함한 fixing = fixin's 메인요리와 주로 곁들여 먹는 사이드나 소스, 토핑 등을 의미 We're having a barbecue on Friday evening. Wanna come? > I'd love to! Can I bring anything? Nah, don't worry about a thing. We'll provide the burgers, hotdogs, and all the fixin's. > Awesome! OK, I'll see you on Friday. all dressed : 모든 토핑을 포함한 Can I take your order? > Yeah. I'll have the double c..

#. Shoot down Hey guys! Today's English expression is "shoot down." "Shoot down" means to deny or reject something. It's usually used when an idea, proposal, or suggestion is denied or rejected. Now listen to a dialogue between two colleagues talking about a business pitch. Listen closely for the expression "shoot down." How did the business pitch go? > Well, the first pitch was a disaster. They..

#. See eye to eye Hey guys! Today's English expression is "see eye to eye." "See eye to eye" means to agree with someone fully or to share the same opinions and views as someone. It can be used in a negative way as well, just like this "don't see eye to eye." Now listen to a conversation between two friends talking about one of their dads. Listen closely for the expression "see eye to eye." How ..