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[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..
[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..