[영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 01/13/2021

1. a stone's throw

- very close by

- i.e.) we had an awesome time on vacation. the hotel was just a stone's throw away from lots of the museums we were eager to visit. 

 

2. a storm in a teacup (별일아닌)

- a lot of fuss(호들갑) about an insignificant problem

- i.e.) Jill and Amy got really upset about the issue but calmed down later on. They realized it was just a storm in a teacup

 

3. a storm is brewing (폭풍우가 올듯한)

- there is likely to be significant trouble in the near future

- i.e.) do you really think everything is okay? I have a feeling that if it is, it won't be for long. I think a storm is brewing

 

4. a surefire way (안봐도 보이는 결과다)

- an approach that will definitely lead to something happening

- i.e.) failing to study early on in a course is a surefire way of getting a bad mark

 

5. a sweet tooth

- to love sweet foods and flavors

- i.e.) I am afraid I have a terrible sweet tooth. I eat far too much cake and candy

 

 

<Reference>

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