영단어 암기 4일차3 [영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 01/03/2021 1. walking a tightrope between - to deal carefully when in a sensitive situation, choosing between two things - i.e.) it was difficult to do my job as it always seemed like walking a tightrope between one manager and another 2. Warts-and-all (나쁜 점들까지도) - not trying to hide the bad things even with the problems or flaws; ignoring the unattractive features - i.e.) i have some issues with my boss, .. 2021. 1. 5. [영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 01/02/2021 1. under the table - secretly as in money that is paid (e.g. the deal is often illegal) - i.e.) they made an agreement under the table so i don't really know what was said 2. uphill battle - a difficult fight - i.e.) it was an uphill battle to get the extra vacation day approved 3. word of mouth - gossip; news spread by people talking to each other - i.e.) the restaurant special quickly spread b.. 2021. 1. 3. [영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 12/03/2020 1. quick buck - quick or easy earning; same as "fast buck" - i.e.) they are stock traders out to make a quick buck 2. reality check - to think realistically about the situation - i.e.) let's have a reality check and see if the company needs to cut back on its employees' hours as the profits are just not there 3. red tape - obstructive official routine or procedure; time consuming bureaucracy - i.. 2020. 12. 4. 이전 1 다음
