[List of Expressions included here]

= (태세/속도/방법 등을) 전환하다 (to change the speed, direction, or intensity of what you are doing)

After the meeting, I had to change my gear and focus on the creative design work.
The politician shifted gears during the debate to address the environmental issues.
It’s hard to change gears and relax immediately after a long, stressful day at the office.

= (분위기를) 전환하다 (to change the mood or approach of a conversation)

Let’s shift gears and talk about something a bit more positive.
She suddenly changed gears and started asking personal questions.
The coach decided to change gears in the second half to confuse the opposing team.

= 전략/전술 (a planned way of doing something in order to achieve a particular aim)

The company’s marketing tactic focused on social media influencers to reach younger audiences.
They used a delay tactic to buy more time for the negotiation process.
The team needs a new tactic if they want to win the next match against the champions.

= 인종차별 (racism: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race)

The organization is dedicated to fighting racism and promoting equality in the workplace.
She spoke out against the subtle racism she experienced during her travels.
Racism remains a deeply rooted issue that requires education and systemic change.

= 고정관념 (stereotype: a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing)

We should try to look beyond the stereotype that all scientists are socially awkward.
The movie was criticized for relying on lazy racial stereotypes for its characters.
It is important to challenge the gender stereotypes that limit children’s potential.

= 거저주다/기부하다 (to give something to someone for free)

= (비밀을) 누설하다/드러내다 (to reveal a secret or a person’s true feelings accidentally)

= refuse: 거절하다 (to say that you will not do or accept something)

= reject: 거부하다/퇴짜 놓다 (to dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, or not meeting standards)

The publisher rejected his manuscript, saying it didn’t fit their current list.
The kidney was rejected by the patient’s body after the transplant surgery.
She felt hurt after her ideas were rejected by the team leader without any explanation.

= deny: 부인하다/부정하다 (to state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of something)

= 돌파구를 마련할 기회 (an opportunity to make a breakthrough or achieve success)

This new project could be my big chance to break into the international market.
The young actor is waiting for his chance to break through and become a star.
Our team finally got a chance to break the opponent’s defense in the final minutes.

= 휴식을 취할 기회 (an opportunity to have a rest or a pause)

I haven’t had a chance to break for lunch since I started working this morning.
We need a chance to break away from our busy lives and spend some time in nature.
Give me a chance to break the news to him gently before you say anything.

= 성큼성큼 나아가다 (to walk with long, decisive steps in a forward direction)

= (비유적) 크게 진보하다 (to make significant progress or development)

The company is striding forward with its innovative technology and new leadership.
We must stride forward to meet the challenges of the future together.
Medicine has strided forward in the last decade, saving countless lives.

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