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[영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 01/23/2021 1. at-large (잡히지않는, 행방이 묘연한) - at liberty when one shouldn't be. for example, if a criminal has escaped from the authorities and his whereabouts are unknown - i.e.) The news bulletin said that the individual who escaped from prison is still at-large 2. at least - at a minimum - i.e.) it's disappointing that she can't go with you this time, but at least she might be able to next time 3. at logger.. 더보기
[영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 01/22/2021 1. as rare as hen's teeth - extremly rare or non-existent - i.e.) no, i have never seen that animal even though it's supposed to live around here. i've found they're as rare as hen's teeth 2. as right as rain (아주상태가 좋은, 왜 비인지는 밝혀지지않음) - it's good or perfect - i.e.) Maggie asked me how my work was going and I told her the truth that it's as right as rain 3. as the crow flies (일직선으로) - either in a.. 더보기
[영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 01/21/2021 1. as easy as ABC - very simple and easy - i.e.)don't worry about learning how to ride a bike. it's as easy as ABC once you get going 2. as easy as pie - extreamely easy - i.e.) no problem. i will show you to how to do this tomorrow. don't worry! it's as easy as pie 3. as genuine as a three-dollar bill - fake, as three-dollar bills do not exist - i.e.) Tom was showing us many of his antiques, te.. 더보기
[영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 01/20/2021 1. are you kidding me? - are you joking? often said to express disbelief, even if the speaker doesn't think that the other person is joking - i.e.) are you kidding me? i can't believe that what you just said is true. is it? 2. armchair quarterback - a person who offers opinions and advice but shows no evidence that they actually have any necessary knowledge and/or skill. especially used with reg.. 더보기
[영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 01/19/2021 1. an apple a day keeps the doctor away - eating healthfully, for example eating apples, will hlep to preserve good health - i.e.) My co-workers always joke about how I bring an apple for lunch every day. But I tell them that an apple a day keeps the doctor away 2. an old head on young shoulders (경험많은 어른같은 젊은이) - someone who seems to have more perception and wisdom than most other people the sam.. 더보기
[영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 01/18/2021 1. all thumbs (몹시 서툴고 어색하다. 손재주가 없다) - clumsy, especially with intricate(복잡한) tasks that require a log of dexterity ( (손이나 머리를 쓰는) 재주) - i.e.) I ended up ruining my knitting project. I'm all thumbs with complicated things like 2. all wet (완전히 틀린) - wrong to the extent of being unbelievable or just silly - i.e.) Harry really gets on my nerves sometimes. Some of the things he says are all wet. He .. 더보기
[영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 01/17/2021 1. all heart - to be very kind and loving to others - i.e.) Abigail is a wonderful, caring person. She's all heart 2. all in the same boat - all in the same situation - i.e.) we are all in the same situation right now. Without a doubt, we are all in the same boat. 3. all kidding aside - I was joking before, but now I'm going to speak seriously - i.e.) so, do you think it would be okay if i spent.. 더보기
[영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 01/16/2021 1. against the clock - running out of time - i.e.) Madison was really rushing with the end of her exam. she was working against the clock 2. ahead of schedule - to finish something earlier than the schedule requires - i.e.) things are getting done ahead of schedule. our boss is very pleased about that 3. all bark and no bite (위협적, 쎄보이지만 실제로는 그렇게 할 자신없는사람. 입만 살다) - seems more intimidating than he.. 더보기