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A: I was just going to check one post, but I ended up spending two hours on my phone.  B: Yeah, it’s easy to lose track of time scrolling. Social media is so addictive!  A: Tell me about it. I need to set some limits.  B: Same here. Let’s try to cut down together!     SNS(유튜브등) 하다보면 시간 가는 줄 모르겠어 !                     -> it’s easy to lose track of time scrolling  SNS나 유튜브 등을 보다가 시간 가는 줄 모를 때 자연스럽..

A: I just watched my old dance performance from high school.  B: And? Was it good?  A: No, it was so bad! I couldn’t stop cringing!  B: Haha, now I really want to see it!   오글거리다                      -> cringe 오글거리다 -> I couldn’t stop cringing 오글거려 죽는줄 알았어    Cringe  More details 오글거리다 를 영어로 표현할 때 상황에 따라 다양한 표현이 있습니다.  1. Cringe (가장 일반적인 표현)- 듣거나 보면 손발이 오그라드는 느낌을 받을 때 That line was so cheesy, I ..

1. Get up - 가장 일반적인 표현으로, 일어나다 또는 기상하다 는 뜻입니다.  ex) I get up at 7 a.m. every day. (나는 매일 아침 7시에 일어난다.) ex) Get up! It’s time to go. (일어나! 갈 시간이야.) Getting up in the morning  2. Get on up - Get up 보다 더 강한 강조가 들어가거나, 리듬감 있는 표현입니다.  James Brown의 노래 'Get on up'에서는 '신나게 움직여! 춤춰!' 같은 느낌으로 쓰였습니다.   ex) Come on, get on up and dance! → 자, 일어나서 춤춰! Get on up! yeah!  * 차이점 정리 - "Get up" → 그냥 일어나는 행동을 의미. -..

오늘 찾은 표현  항상 (그게) 고민이에요.       It is forever a struggle  More information = It's always a struggle.  ex) It's always a struggle between having a late night snack and not having one야식을 먹을지 말지가 항상 고민이에요.   * 상황에 따라 It's always a struggle 이 더 자연스럽게 들릴 경우도 있습니다. * Forever는 강조의 뉘앙스를 더하는 상황일 때 더 자주 쓰입니다.

icicle : 아이시클 [ˈaɪ.sɪ.kəl] An icicle is a long, thin piece of ice that forms when dripping water freezes as it hangs from a surface, like a roof or tree branch.    A: Look at those icicles hanging from the roof! B: Whoa, they’re huge! Do you think they’re dangerous? A: Yeah, if one falls, it could hurt someone. Better not stand too close. B: Good point. They look cool, though!

Blizzard  A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility, often making travel difficult.  A: Did you hear there’s a blizzard coming tonight? B: Yeah, I stocked up on food and water just in case. A: Good idea. I’m staying home until it’s over. B: Same here. Driving in a blizzard is way too dangerous.

A: So, what’s going on between you and Alex? Are you two dating?  B: It’s complicated… I guess we are kind of in a situationship.  A: Oh, like you’re more than friends but not officially a couple?  B: Exactly. It’s confusing, but we’re just going with the flow for now.    우리 썸 타는 중이야 !                 -> we are (kind of) in a situationship   이 표현은 친구와 연인의 중간 단계 같은 애매한 관계를 말할 때 쓰는 표현입니다.

Picnic table : 피크닉 테이블 A "picnic table" is a wooden or metal table with attached benches, designed for outdoor dining and often used in parks or gardens.   A: Want to grab some snacks and sit at the picnic table outside? B: Sure! It’s nice to take a break in the fresh air. A: Yeah, the table in front of the convenience store is perfect. B: Let’s sit there and enjoy our snacks.

Newspaper rack : 뉴스페이펄 뤸 A "newspaper rack" is a stand or shelf designed to hold and display newspapers, typically found in stores, libraries, or public places for easy access.  A: Where did you get that newspaper? B: From the newspaper rack by the entrance. A: Oh, I didn’t see it. I’ll grab one on my way out. B: Yeah, they always have the latest editions there.

Bush : 부쉬 A "bush" is a low, dense plant with many branches that typically grows close to the ground. It is smaller than a tree and often found in gardens or natural landscapes.  A: Did you see something move in the bush? B: Yeah, maybe it’s just a bird or a squirrel. A: I hope so. It looked a bit scary! B: Don’t worry, it’s probably nothing big.