[리얼클래스] LV5. 소셜 영어 부스트업 학습 일기 (1/8)

#1

Let me check my schedule. (일정 확인해 볼게.)

Let me check my agenda.

 

I have plans. 나 약속이 있어.

 

#2

내로남불, 이중잣대

Double standards

: Refers to a situation where different rules or principles are applied to similar situations or people, often unfairly. It highlights inconsistency in judgment or behavior.

ex) You're upset that I was late, but you're always late yourself? That's such a double standard!

 

* Other related expressions:

 

위선자

Hypocrisy

: The act of pretending to have moral standards or beliefs that one's actions do not align with.

ex) Criticizing others for something you do yourself? That's pure hypocrisy.

 

Practice what you preach (네가 말한대로 행동해.)

: A phrase used to call out someone who does not follow the advice or principles they expect others to follow.

ex) If you want us to be punctual, maybe you should practice what you preach.

 

Who are you to judge? (네가 뭔데 판단해? 누가 할 소리야)

: Used to question someone's right to criticize or judge others when they are not perfect themselves.

ex) Who are you to judge? You've done the same thing before.

 

Look in the mirror first (너 자신을 돌아봐.)

: A direct way to tell someone to reflect on their own flaws before criticizing others.

ex) Before you criticize me, maybe you should look in the mirror first.

 

big appetite : 식욕이 왕성한

 

#3

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To hell with it!

: A casual and slightly frustrated way to express that you're giving up on something or deciding it's not worth the effort anymore.

ex) To hell with it! I'm not wasting any more time on this project.

 

Forget it! (됐어. 신경쓰지 마.)

: A straightforward way to say you're done with something, often out of frustration or annoyance.

ex) Forget it! I don't care anymore.

 

Whatever floats your boat (너 하고 싶은대로 해. 네 맘대로 해.)

: A sarcastic or dismissive way to say, "Do whatever you want."

ex) Fine, go ahead and quit. Whatever floats your boat.

 

Suit yourself (좋을대로 해.)

: A slightly passive-aggressive way to tell someone to do whatever they want, often implying annoyance.

ex) You don't want my help? Suit yourself.

 

Screw it (에라 모르겠다. 집어치워.)

: A more casual and slightly edgy way to express frustration and giving up.

ex) Screw it, I'll just order takeout instead of cooking.

 

#4

-wise (~적인 면에서, ~에 관해서)

: A suffix used to specify a particular aspect or category related to the subject being discussed. It adds clarity to what part of something is being referred to.

ex) How are things going work-wise? I heard you've got a lot on your plate.

 

Money-wise

: Refers to financial aspects.

ex) Money-wise, this trip is a bit out of my budget.

 

Health-wise

: Refers to physical or mental health.

ex) Health-wise, I've been feeling much better since I started exercising.

 

#5

Let alone ~ (~는 커녕)

: Used to emphasize how much less likely or possible something is compared to a previous statement. It implies that the second thing is even harder or more unlikely than the first.

ex) I can barely keep up with emails, let alone finish my main tasks.

 

Much less (~는 더더욱 아니다.)

: Another way to say "let alone," used to stress the difficulty or improbability of the second point.

ex) I don't even have time to eat breakfast, much less cook a proper meal.

 

#6

A whole 'nother level/story/animal (완전히 다른 수준/이야기/상황)

: A casual and idiomatic way to describe something as being significantly different, more difficult, or more impressive than usual. Often emphasizes the contrast between two things.

ex) Managing daily stuff is one thing, but handling a big project on top of that? That's a whole 'nother level.

 

A league of its own (독보적인 수준)

: Used to highlight how something is so unique or exceptional that it cannot be compared to others.

ex) Her talent is in a league of its own.

 

cf) out of (one's) league (눈이 높은 사람)

ex) She is way out of your league.

 

On another planet (차원이 다르다. 우월하다.)

: A casual way to describe something as being far superior or completely different.

ex) Their customer service is on another planet compared to the competition.