[리얼클래스] LV5. 소셜 영어 부스트업 학습 일기 (1/6)

 

#1

쟤 왜 저래~?

What's up with you?

: A casual expression used to ask someone about their behavior, attitude, or situation when it seems unusual or out of the ordinary.

ex) What's up with you? You've been so quiet all day.

 

* Other related expressions:

What's wrong with you?

: A slightly stronger way to question someone's behavior or attitude, often expressing frustration or concern.

Why are you acting like this?

: A direct way to question someone's unusual behavior, often implying annoyance.

What's your deal? (가장 강한 표현)

: A casual, somewhat blunt way to ask someone why they are behaving strangely or differently.

 

What's going on with you?

: A softer and more neutral way to ask about someone's behavior or mood.

ex) What's going on with you? You seem so distracted lately.

 

What's eating you? (무슨 걱정이라도 있니?)

: A casual, slightly concerned way to ask someone why they're upset or bothered.

ex) What's eating you? You've been in a bad mood all day.

 

What gives? (무슨 일이야?) - 일상에서 자주 쓰임

: A casual, idiomatic way to ask why something is happening or why someone is behaving a certain way.

ex) You've been avoiding me all day. What gives?

 

#2

요것 봐라?

Well, aren't you something?

: A sarcastic and slightly playful way to comment on someone's bold, surprising, or audacious behavior.

ex) Well, aren't you something? Trying to take credit for my work like that!

 

Look who's talking. (누가 할 소리, 사돈 남 말하네)

: A sarcastic retort to point out hypocrisy in someone's comment or action.

ex) You're calling me lazy? Look who's talking!

 

Oh, aren't you clever?

: A slightly sarcastic way to comment on someone's sly or bold behavior.

ex) Oh, aren't you clever? Thinking I wouldn't notice!

 

smarty pants -> 잘난 체 하는 사람, 똑똑한 티 내는 사람

 

#3

Wrap things up (마무리하다.)

: To finish or conclude a task, activity, or conversation. Often implies doing so quickly or efficiently.

ex) Let's wrap things up here and grab some lunch.

 

Tie up loose ends (남은 부분을 처리하다.)

: To complete the remaining details of a task or project.

ex) I need to tie up a few loose ends before submitting the report.

 

#4

Do a quick turnaround (신속히 처리하다.)

: To complete a task or deliver results in a short amount of time, often under pressure.

ex) The client requested a quick turnaround on the revised proposal.

 

Knock it out (빠르게 끝내다./ 적당히 해.)

: To finish something quickly and efficiently.

ex) Let's knock it out so we can move on to the next task.

 

#5

Downtime (휴식 시간)

: A period when someone or sonething is not working, active, or productive. Can also refer to relaxation time.

ex) I'm hoping for some downtime this weekend to recharge.

 

Take a breather (잠깐 쉬다. 숨 좀 돌리다.)

: To pause and rest briefly during a busy period.

ex) Let's take a breather before jumping into the next meeting.

 

Let's take 5. -> 5분만 쉬자.

 

Recharge your batteries (재충전하다.)

: To rest and regain energy.

ex) After a stressful week, I need some downtime to recharge my batteries.