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[영어 관용표현] OUT AND ABOUT OUT AND ABOUT  Meaning The phrase "out and about" typically means being active, especially outside of one's home, engaging in various activities or errands.  Example sentences It's such a beautiful day; let's go out and about and enjoy the sunshine.After being cooped up inside all week, I was eager to get out and about on the weekend.She's always out and about, running errands or meeting up with..
[영어 관용표현] BLOW YOUR MIND BLOW YOUR MIND  Meaning The phrase "blow your mind" means to astonish, impress, or overwhelm someone with an extraordinary experience, idea, or realization.  Example sentences The special effects in the movie were so incredible, they completely blew my mind.When I saw the view from the top of the mountain, it was so breathtaking, it blew my mind.The magician's tricks were so mind-boggling, they ..
[영어 관용표현] Not my cup of tea Not my cup of tea  "Not my cup of tea" is an English idiom used to express that something is not to one's liking or preference. It indicates a personal disinterest or lack of enthusiasm for a particular activity, subject, or thing.  Example Sentences:Fishing is not my cup of tea; I'd rather stay indoors and read a book.Thanks for the invitation, but horror movies are not my cup of tea.Jazz music..
[영어 관용표현] MISS THE BOAT MISS THE BOAT  Meaning The phrase "miss the boat" means to miss an opportunity or fail to take advantage of a favorable situation, often because of a delay or hesitation.  Example sentences I didn't invest in the stock market early enough, and now I feel like I've missed the boat on making significant profits.She didn't submit her application on time, so she missed the boat for the scholarship o..
[영어 관용표현] BUTTER SOMEONE UP BUTTER SOMEONE UP  Meaning The phrase "butter someone up" means to flatter or praise someone excessively, often with the intention of gaining favor or persuading them to do something.  Example sentences Knowing she wanted a raise, he spent the entire week buttering up his boss with compliments and praise.Before asking for a favor, she made sure to butter up her sister with compliments about her ..
[영어 관용표현] DO THE TRICK DO THE TRICK  Meaning  The phrase "do the trick" means to successfully accomplish a desired result or to solve a problem.  Example sentences When I have a headache, a cup of tea usually does the trick to make me feel better.We tried a few different methods to fix the leaky faucet, but tightening the nut did the trick.Feeling tired? A brisk walk outside might just do the trick to wake you up.I co..
[영어 관용표현] WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE  Meaning The phrase "water under the bridge" refers to events or situations that are in the past and no longer relevant or important, especially because they cannot be changed or undone.  Example sentences I know we had our disagreements in the past, but let's put it all behind us now; it's water under the bridge.After their argument, they decided to forgive each other and..
[영어 관용표현] EAGER BEAVER EAGER BEAVER  Meaning The term "eager beaver" refers to a person who is extremely enthusiastic, eager, or industrious, often someone who is eager to work hard or take on tasks.  Example sentences Sarah is always the first one to arrive at work in the morning; she's such an eager beaver.As soon as the new project was announced, Tom volunteered to lead the team, proving himself to be quite the eag..
[영어 관용표현] GO ALL OUT GO ALL OUT  Meaning  The phrase "go all out" means to put forth maximum effort or energy, to do something with full commitment and enthusiasm, without holding back.  Example sentences She decided to go all out for her birthday party and rented a luxurious venue with live music and gourmet catering.The team went all out in the final minutes of the game, pushing themselves to score the winning goa..
[영어 관용표현] JUMP/CLIMB/GET ON THE BANDWAGON JUMP/CLIMB/GET ON THE BANDWAGON  Meaning The phrase "jump/climb/get on the bandwagon" means to join a popular trend, movement, or activity, especially when it becomes fashionable or widely supported.  Example sentences When the new diet craze took over the internet, many people jumped on the bandwagon and started following it.As soon as the company announced its sustainability initiative, other ..