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[영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 10/16/2020
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2020. 10. 17. 12:21
1. get down to business
- stop making small talk and start talking about serious business topics
- i.e.) now that everyone's here, let's get down to business and start with the presentation
2. go down the drain
- something is wasted or lost
- i.e.) all our efforts in entering this new market went down the drain
3. hands are tied
- not being free to behave in the way that you would like
- i.e.) I'd love to help you, but my hands are tied
4. In a nutshell (요점만 말하자면)
- using as few words as possible
- i.e.) in a nutshell, we will run out of cash in 3 months time
5. in full swing
- at a stage when the level of activity is at its highest
- i.e.) construction of our new production site is in full swing now
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