Keywords: edge, flagship, low-hanging, low-key, as cheap as chips, penny pincher, extra bargain
[List of Expressions included here]
- edge
- flagship
- low-hanging
- low-key
- as cheap as chips
- penny pincher
- extra bargain
78. edge
= 우위, 유리함 (advantage/competitive edge)
- The only edge we have over competition is our low prices.
- This training program will give you the edge you need to succeed in the industry.
- Companies are constantly fighting for a competitive edge in the global market.
= 초조해하는, 긴장한 (nervous/tense – usually ‘on edge’)
- Everyone was on edge waiting for the election results.
- He has been a little on edge lately due to work stress.
- Don’t talk to him right now; he seems to be on edge.
79. flagship
= 주력 상품, 본점 (the best or most important product, idea, building, etc. that an organization owns or produces)
- Our flagship division is digital department.
- The company opened its new flagship store in New York City.
- This smartphone is the flagship model for the brand this year, featuring the latest technology.
80. low-hanging fruit
= 손에 쉽게 닿을 수 있는, 쉽게 달성할 수 있는 (easily achieved – usually ‘low-hanging fruit’)
- You should begin your career by picking low-hanging fruit first.
- Cutting unnecessary daily expenses is the low-hanging fruit of budget management.
- We should focus on the low-hanging fruit before tackling the more complex issues.
81. low-key
= 절제되고 차분한 (quiet, relaxed, not flashy)
- We had a very low-key wedding.
- I prefer a low-key birthday celebration with just a few close friends.
- They decided to keep the relationship low-key to avoid public attention.
= 은밀하게 비밀스럽게, 남몰래 (secretly, slightly – often used as slang/adverb)
- I’m low-key stressed about the exam.
- I was low-key hoping the meeting would be cancelled.
- She low-key wants to quit her job and travel the world.
82. as cheap as chips
= 매우 저렴한 (very inexpensive)
- It was as cheap as chips.
- I bought this dress at the flea market; it was as cheap as chips.
- Real estate in this area used to be as cheap as chips, but prices have skyrocketed.
83. penny pincher
= 구두쇠, 돈을 지나치게 아끼는 사람 (a person who is unwilling to spend money)
- He is such a penny pincher that he never tips the waiter.
- My roommate is a bit of a penny pincher when it comes to grocery shopping.
- You don’t have to be a penny pincher to save enough money for retirement.
✻ 동의어: stinge, tightwad
✻ 반대어: big spender, waste money a lot
84. extra bargain
= 추가적인 특가/할인 (an additional discount or exceptional deal)
- If you buy two items, you can get an extra bargain on the third one.
- Shoppers are always looking for an extra bargain during the holiday sales season.
- The store offered an extra bargain to clear out the old inventory quickly.