[영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 01/09/2021

1. a kickback (리베이트, 뇌물)

- a bribe or other illegal payment of money, usually offered to get someone to do something

- i.e.) the politician was known to be corrupt. it had been proven that he had accepted kickbacks from several people

2. a little bird told me (누가 그러더라, 어떤 사람이 말해줬어)

- a person (possibly someone recognized by both participants in the conversation) who imparted the information in question

- i.e.) How did I find out that your sister is getting married? a little bird told me

 

3. a little learning is a dangerous thing

- people who have only a limited understanding of something can be dangerous

- i.e.) some people are always promoting opinions that make me realize that a little learning can be a dangerous thing.

 

4. a memory like a sieve (기억들이 마치 '체'를 통과해 없어진다)

- an inadequate memory

- i.e.) I can't believe i forgot that. I have a memory like a seive

 

5. a penny for your thoughts

- tell me your thoughts

- i.e.) you're very quiet today. a penny for your thoughts

 

 

<Reference>

- The book "THE GREAT BOOK OF AMERICAN IDIOMS" BY Lingo Mastery