생활영어 (227) 썸네일형 리스트형 [영어 관용표현] FLY IN THE OINTMENT FLY IN THE OINTMENT "Fly in the ointment" means a small problem or flaw that spoils something that is otherwise perfect or enjoyable. Here are 10 example sentences:The party was great, but the loud music was the fly in the ointment.Our vacation was perfect except for the fly in the ointment: the rainy weather.She loved the dress, but the high price was the fly in the ointment.The meal was deli.. [영어 관용표현] The course of true love never did run smooth The course of true love never did run smooth "The course of true love never did run smooth" means that love relationships often face difficulties and challenges. Here are 10 example sentences:They had their ups and downs, but they knew the course of true love never did run smooth.Despite their arguments, they believed that the course of true love never did run smooth.They faced obstacles, but .. [영어 관용표현] FROM NOW ON FROM NOW ON "From now on" means starting from this moment forward or from this point in time. Here are 10 example sentences:I promise to be more organized from now on.From now on, I will wake up early every morning.From now on, I will eat healthier and exercise regularly.From now on, I will focus on my studies and work harder.From now on, I will be more mindful of my spending habits.From now o.. [영어 관용표현] FAN THE FLAME FAN THE FLAME "Fan the flame" means to make a situation more intense or to encourage or provoke something, often emotions or conflicts. Here are 10 example sentences:His angry comments only fanned the flame of the argument.The media coverage fanned the flame of public outrage.She tried to fan the flame of excitement about the new project.The politician's speech fanned the flame of patriotism a.. [영어 관용표현] In for a penny, in for a pound In for a penny, in for a pound "In for a penny, in for a pound" means if you're going to commit to something, you might as well commit all the way, regardless of the cost or effort involved. Here are 10 example sentences:We’ve started the project, so in for a penny, in for a pound—let’s finish it.I bought the tickets, so in for a penny, in for a pound—let’s go to the concert.She decided to ren.. [영어 관용표현] EYE CANDY EYE CANDY "Eye candy" refers to someone or something that is very attractive to look at but may not have much substance or depth. Here are 10 example sentences:The new sports car is pure eye candy.The movie had a lot of eye candy, but the story was weak.The fashion show was full of eye candy.The website is full of eye candy, making it visually appealing.He’s just eye candy; I’m not interested .. [영어 관용표현] WAG THE DOG WAG THE DOG "Wag the dog" means to divert attention from something important to something less important in order to distract people from the real issue. Here are 10 example sentences:The government released the celebrity scandal to wag the dog and distract from the economic crisis.The company issued a minor product recall to wag the dog and draw attention away from their legal issues.Politici.. [영어 관용표현] VIPER IN ONE'S BOSOM VIPER IN ONE'S BOSOM "Viper in one's bosom" is an idiom that means someone you trust or care for who later betrays you. It refers to a person who turns out to be treacherous or harmful despite being close to you. Viper: A viper is a type of venomous snake. In this context, it symbolizes someone who is treacherous or deceitful. The viper represents danger and betrayal.Bosom: The bosom refers to.. [영어 관용표현] A CUP OF TEA A CUP OF TEA "A cup of tea" means something that someone likes or enjoys, or something that suits someone's taste or preference. It is often used in the negative form as "not my cup of tea" to indicate something one does not like. Here are 10 example sentences:Reading science fiction books is really my cup of tea.Camping in the wild is not my cup of tea; I prefer hotels.She loves classical mus.. [영어 관용표현] Fly on the wall Fly on the wall "Fly on the wall" means being able to observe a situation without being noticed, as if you were a small, unnoticed fly. It often implies witnessing something private or secret. Here are 10 example sentences:I wish I could be a fly on the wall during their meeting.As a fly on the wall, you'd hear all the gossip in the office.Imagine being a fly on the wall in the celebrity's dre.. 이전 1 ··· 18 19 20 21 22 23 다음