전체 글 (66) 썸네일형 리스트형 Give somebody a hard time Give somebody a hard timeMeaning/Usage: Make someone feel bad for making a mistake. Explanation: This can be done by complaining to the person a lot, ignoring the person, giving them a punishment, or anything that will make the person go through a hard or difficult time. "Suzie gave him a hard time for not showing up to her recital." "Stop giving me a hard time. There was nothing I could do abou.. Chicken ChickenMeaning/Usage: Being afraid or scared Explanation: Chickens are very timid, afraid or scared of many things. It is common to use animals to express traits such as "sly as a fox" or "strong as a bear." "There's nothing to be scared of. Don't be a chicken." "Everyone thinks I'm a chicken because I didn't go bungee jumping with them." "Stop being a chicken and just go." A: "Did you ask Marth.. Get foot in the door Get foot in the doorMeaning/Usage: Taking or passing the first step of a longer process; Generally used when referring to an entry level position that will eventually lead to better opportunities. Explanation: There is no use trying to get to the 10th floor if you can't even get through the door. So getting through the door is extremely important. This statement expresses optimism. "It's not a g.. Fender bender Fender benderMeaning/Usage: A small car accident Explanation: "Fender" is the car body part that is right above the tire. "Bender" is derived from bend. Since the fender is a small part compared to the hood and door, and bend is not as bad as break or crack, combining these two indicates that the accident is very small. Like a small dent or scratch. "I got into a small accident. It was just a fe.. Feel blue Feel blueMeaning/Usage: Feel sad Explanation: Long time ago, blue was related to the rain. Whenever the fictional god Zeus was sad, he would make it rain (crying). "What a gloomy day. It makes me feel blue." "Whenever I feel blue, I like to listen to upbeat music." "Matt's feeling a little blue right now. Let's go cheer him up." A: "Where is Matt these days? I haven't seen him in a while." B: "H.. Read one's mind Read one's mindMeaning/Usage: When someone says something that you were also thinking about. Explanation: This is a stronger way of saying, "I was thinking of that too." "You read my mind." "I was going to suggest that. You must have read my mind." A: "Do you want to go play pool?" B: "You read my mind. That's exactly what I was thinking too." Couch potato Couch potatoMeaning/Usage: Used when someone watches too much television. Explanation: This was created for someone watching too much television because in some western countries, a person usually sits on the "couch" and eats "potato" chips while watching television. "My husband is a couch potato. He sits in front of the TV all day long." "You have a huge belly because you're a couch potato." "I.. Get on one's nerves Get on one's nervesMeaning/Usage: Used when someone or something is bothering you. Explanation: Your body uses your "nerves" to feel any sensation such as a tap on the shoulder, a poke, a hot fire that is too close, or anything else. In this phrase, "nerves" is not used in a physical way, but to express that they are feeling bothered by what is happening. "You're beginning to get on my nerves." .. 이전 1 ··· 4 5 6 7 8 9 다음