[리얼클래스] LV5. 소셜 영어 부스트업 학습 일기 (1/29)

#1

I suggest that we wait and see how it pans out.

일단은 기다리고 어떻게 상황이 흘러가는지 보는 걸 추천할게.

 

* pan out 상황이 흘러가다. 해결되다.

 

#2

말이 좀 심하구먼.

That's a bit harsh.

: Used to point out that someone's comment or criticism was too severe or overly critical.

ex) That joke about her outfit? That's a bit harsh.

 

* Other related expressions:

 

That is uncalled for 쓰잘데기 없는 말을 해. 불필요하거나 부적절한 말을 할 때

: Suggests that a comment or action was unnecessary or inappropriate.

ex) You didn't have to say that. That is uncalled for.

 

A little over the top 지나치다. 과하다.

: Implies that someone's behavior or words were excessive or exaggerated.

ex) Telling him he's the worst player on the team was a little over the top.

* a way over the top 완전 지나치다.

 

Way too blunt 너무 직설적이야.

: Highlights that someone's words were too direct or lacked tact.

ex) You didn't have to say it like that. That was way too blunt.

 

You could have said that nicer. 좀 더 부드럽게 말할 수 있었잖아.

ex) I get your point, but you could have said that nicer.

 

No need to be so harsh. 그렇게 심할 필요는 없잖아.

ex) No need to be so harsh, I was just asking a question.

 

Tone it down a bit. 좀 약하게 해도 돼.

ex) Can you tone it down a bit? She is just trying to help.

 

#3

손 떼야 해.

You need to pull the plug.

: To stop or discontinue an activity, project, or situation, especially if it's not working out or has run its course.

ex) This project is not going anywhere. You need to pull the plug.

* not going anywhere : 진전이 없다.

 

Cut it off 중단하다. 끊다.

: To abruptly stop or end something.

ex) We had to cut it off before it cost us more money.

 

Call it quits 포기하다. 그만두다. 헤어지다.

: To decide to stop doing something, often because it's no longer worth continuing.

ex) After three hours of arguing, they decided to call it quits.

 

Pull the brakes. 갑자기 멈추거나 중단하다.

: To suddenly stop or slow down a process or activity.

ex) The CEO pulled the brakes on the expansion plans after seeing the budget.

 

It's time to let go. 이제 그만 놓아줄 때야.

ex) It's time to let go of this idea and move on.

 

Let's step away from this. 이걸 잠시 내려놓자.

ex) Let's step away from this project for now.

 

We need to rethink this. 다시 생각해봐야겠어.

ex) We need to rethink this plan before we waste more resources.

 

#4

Sour on (something) ~에 흥미를 잃거나 부정적인 태도를 가지게 되다.

: To lose interest in or develop a negative attitude toward something over time.

ex) I used to love that TV show, but I've soured on it after the last season.

 

Lost interest in ~에 흥미를 잃다.

: To stop being excited about or engaged with something.

ex) I've lost interest in that hobby. It's just not fun anymore.

 

Grow tired of ~에 싫증이 나다.

: To become bored or frustrated with something over time.

ex) He grew tired of the long meetings every week.

 

Turn against ~에 등을 돌리다.

: To start having negative feelings about something or someone.

ex) They turned against the company after the recent policy changes.

 

#5

Jump through hoops 불필요하거나 복잡한 절차를 밟다.

: To go through complicated, unnecessary steps to achieve something.

ex) I had to jump through hoops just to get my refund processed.

 

Go through red tape 관료적인 절차를 거치다.

: To deal with excessive bureaucratic procedures.

ex) There's so much red tape when applying for permits.

 

Bend over backward 무리하게 애쓰다.

: To go out of your way or make extreme efforts to please someone.

ex) She bent over backward to meet all their demands.

 

Deal with hassle 귀찮고 번거로운 일을 처리하다.

: To manage annoying or tedious complications.

ex) Applying for the visa was such a hassle.

 

#6

When it rains, it pours. 안 좋은 일이 한꺼번에 겹쳐 일어난다.

: Refers to situations where multiple problems or events happen all at once, often in a negative context.

ex) First, I lost my wallet, and then my car broke down. When it rains, it pours.

 

Everything happens at once. 모든 일이 한꺼번에 일어나다.

: Describes many things, often bad, occuring simultaneously.

ex) It seems like everything happens at once when I'm busiest.

 

One thing after another 안 좋은 일이 연달아 일어나다.

: A series of unfortunate events or problems.

ex) It's been one thing after another all week at work.