Seven Expressions a Day #5

Keywords: heat stroke, stunning/breathtaking/outstanding, dazzling, I pass and pass alone, three out of four subjects, mom and pop shops, turn into

 

[List of Useful Expressions included here]

  1. heat stroke
  2. stunning, breathtaking, instagram-worthy, etc.
  3. dazzling
  4. I pass and pass alone
  5. three out of four subjects
  6. mom and pop shops
  7. turn into

 

29. heat stroke

= 열사병

  • He was taken to the emergency room after suffering from heat stroke while working outdoors all day.
  • To prevent heat stroke, remember to drink plenty of water.
  • The marathon runner collapsed due to severe heat stroke.

 

30. stunning, breathtaking, instagram-worthy, astonishing, incredible, outstanding, etc.

= 엄청난, 뛰어난 등의 놀라운 수준에 대한 감정 표현 형용사

  • The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely breathtaking.
  • I was overwhelmed by the city view. (=The city was overwhelming.)
  • She looked stunning in her elegant evening dress.
  • The cafe’s interior is totally instagram-worthy.

 

31. dazzling

= 눈부실 정도의, 눈부시게 아름다운

  • She had a dazzling performance.
  • What a dazzling sight it is.
  • The diamond ring was dazzling under the bright lights.

 

32. I pass and pass alone

= 어떤 고난이나 과정을 홀로 감내하고 있음을 나타내는 다소 시적인 표현 / 어떤 제안이나 상황에 대해 참여하지 않겠다는 명확하고 단독적인 의사를 표현

  • Regarding the risky investment, I decided that I pass and pass alone.
  • In this journey of hardship, I feel like I pass and pass alone.
  • She made it clear to the group, “I pass and pass alone.”

 

33. three out of four subjects

= 4과목 중 3과목

  • He managed to pass three out of four subjects this semester.
  • I am interested in three out of four subjects covered in the lecture.
  • Three out of four subjects in the experiment showed positive results.

 

34. mom and pop shops

= small size business (구멍가게)

  • Many mom and pop shops are struggling to compete with big online retailers.
  • I prefer buying groceries from the local mom and pop shops to support the community.
  • The neighborhood is losing its charm as mom and pop shops are being replaced by chains.
  • big box retail (== like home plus/e-mart)

 

35. turn into

= ~으로 변하다

  • Their small argument quickly turned into a huge fight.
  • The caterpillar will eventually turn into a beautiful butterfly.
  • What started as a hobby has turned into a successful business.
  • It rains, but it will turn into snow in the evening.