생활영어 (227) 썸네일형 리스트형 [영어 관용표현] Keep your eyes peeled Keep your eyes peeled "Keep your eyes peeled" means to stay alert and watch carefully for something or someone. Here are 10 example sentences:Keep your eyes peeled for the mailman; the package should arrive today.Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of the lost dog in the neighborhood.When driving in the rain, keep your eyes peeled for pedestrians.Keep your eyes peeled at the airport for the ar.. [영어 관용표현] at the drop of a hat at the drop of a hat "At the drop of a hat" means doing something immediately, without any hesitation or delay. Here are 10 example sentences:She would help her friends at the drop of a hat.He is ready to travel at the drop of a hat.They can start working on the project at the drop of a hat.She will come over to babysit at the drop of a hat.He is always ready to tell a joke at the drop of a ha.. [영어 관용표현] BREAK THE BANK BREAK THE BANK "Break the bank" is an idiom that means to spend or cost more money than was expected or budgeted for, especially to the point of causing financial difficulty. Here are 10 example sentences:Buying a new car won't break the bank, but I'll need to save up for a few months.We wanted to go on vacation, but we couldn't find any affordable flights that wouldn't break the bank.I found .. [영어 관용표현] FALL BETWEEN TWO STOOLS FALL BETWEEN TWO STOOLS "Falling between two stools" is an idiomatic expression that means being in a situation where one is unable to choose between two options, resulting in missing out on both or failing to satisfy either. Here are 10 example sentences:He wanted to pursue both his passion for art and his interest in science, but ended up falling between two stools.She couldn't decide betwee.. [영어 관용표현] STRIKE A CHORD STRIKE A CHORD "Strike a chord" is an idiomatic expression that means to evoke a strong emotional response or to resonate with someone's feelings or experiences. Here are 10 example sentences:The song's lyrics really strike a chord with me; they remind me of my own experiences.Her story about overcoming adversity struck a chord with everyone in the audience.The movie's message about friendship.. [영어 관용표현] THE FISH ROTS FROM THE HEAD DOWN THE FISH ROTS FROM THE HEAD DOWN "The fish rots from the head down" is a proverbial expression that suggests that when an organization or a group fails or becomes corrupt, it is often because of poor leadership or management at the top. Here are 10 example sentences:The company's financial troubles are a clear indication that the fish rots from the head down.When the CEO was found guilty of fr.. [영어 관용표현] TURN DOWN A GLASS TURN DOWN A GLASS "Turn down a glass" is not a commonly used phrase in English, and it doesn't have a widely recognized meaning. However, if someone were to use this phrase, it could potentially mean refusing a drink or declining an offer of alcohol. Here are 10 example sentences using "turn down a glass" in this context:He always turns down a glass of wine at dinner.She decided to turn down a.. [영어 관용표현] TAKE FOR GRANTED TAKE FOR GRANTED "Take for granted" means to not appreciate someone or something properly because you assume it will always be there or because you are too accustomed to it. Here are 10 example sentences:She took her parents' support for granted and didn't thank them often.Don't take your health for granted; exercise regularly.He took his job for granted until he lost it.Many people take clean.. [영어 관용표현] Dog Days of Summer Dog Days of Summer "Dog days of summer" refers to the hottest and most uncomfortable period of the summer. It usually occurs between early July and early September in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are 10 example sentences:During the dog days of summer, it's hard to stay cool.The dog days of summer make it difficult to go outside.We often go to the beach to escape the heat during the dog days o.. [영어 관용표현] FIT/FILL THE BILL FIT/FILL THE BILL "Fit the bill" or "fill the bill" means to be suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or need. Here are 10 example sentences:This candidate really fits the bill for the job.We need a large hall for the event, and this one fills the bill.His experience and skills fit the bill perfectly for the project.She wanted a quiet place to study, and this café fills the bill.The.. 이전 1 ··· 19 20 21 22 23 다음