[리얼클래스] LV5. 소셜 영어 부스트업 학습 일기 (2/5)

#1

May I ask you something?

뭐 좀 여쭤봐도 될까요?

 

#2

악으로 깡으로 버텨

You gotta push through.

: Encourages someone to keep going and endure difficult times or challenges without giving up.

ex) The training is tough, but you gotta push through  to see results.

 

* Other related expressions:

 

Keep your head up. 꿋꿋이 버텨.

: A phrase to motivate someone to stay strong and maintain confidence during challenges.

ex) I know things are tough, but keep your head up-you'll get through this.

 

Hang in there. 괜찮아. 조금만 더 버텨. 토닥토닥

: To endure and remain hopeful during tough situations.

ex) Hang in there; the weekend is almost here!

 

Tough it out. 악으로 버텨.

: To endure a difficult situation with resilience.

ex) It was a hard project, but we had to tough it out to finish on time.

 

Power through it. 이를 악물고 해내다.

ex) You're tired, but just power through it-we're almost done.

 

Don't give up now. 지금 포기하지마.

ex) You've already come this far; don't give up now.

 

Dig deep. 스스로 강한 의지를 끌어내다.

ex) When things get tough, you just have to dig deep and keep moving.

 

#3

너한테 물드는 것 같아. 너의 행동이나 태도가 나한테 스며드는 것 같아. 영향을 주는 것 같아.

You're really rubbing off on me.

: Refers to someone's traits, habits, or behaviors starting to influence or affect another person.

ex) Your hard-working attitude is really rubbing off on me.

 

* Other related expressions:

 

Picking up on it. 빠르게 잘 배우는 것 같아. 자연스럽게 따라하게 되는 것 같아. 눈치가 빠르다.

: Gradually starting to adopt or mimic someone's behavior or skills.

ex) I think I'm picking up on your way of organizing things.

 

Influenced by 누군가의 행동이나 성격에 영향을 받다.

: Describes being shaped or affected by someone's actions or personality.

ex) I've been so influenced by her positivity.

 

I can see where I got that from. 내가 그걸 어디서(누구에게) 배웠는지 알겠어.

ex) I've started saying that phrase a lot. I can see where I got that from.

 

It's starting to stick. 점점 익숙해진다.

ex) Your habits are starting to stick with me!

 

#4

Pressing 긴급한, 즉시 처리해야 할

: Refers to something urgent or requiring immediate attention.

ex) I can't join the meeting right now because I have pressing matters to attend to.

 

Time-sensitive 시간이 촉박한, 긴급한

: Requires action or attention quickly due to a deadline or urgency.

ex) This is a time-sensitive project, so we need to finish it by tomorrow.

 

Urgent 긴급한, 시급한

: Requires immediate attention or action.

ex) He called to discuss an urgent issue with the team.

 

High-priority 우선적으로 처리해야 하는

: Something that is more important than other tasks and needs to be handled first.

ex) The client's request is high-priority; let's work on it first.

 

#5

Check in with (someone) 연락을 취해서 확인하다. 누군가에게 안부를 묻거나 상황을 확인하다.

: To contact someone to see how they're doing or to get an update.

ex) I need to check in with my manager before we finalize the proposal.

 

* check up on 상태를 확인하다.

 

Follow up with 추가 확인하다.

: To reconnect with someone about something previously discussed.

ex) I'll follow up with the client about their decision.

 

Touch base with 간단히 연락해서 상황 파악하다.

: To briefly communicate with someone to check progress or exchange updates.

ex) Let's touch base later this week to finalize the details.

 

Reach out to 연락하다.

: To make contact with someone, often to initiate a conversation or request.

ex) Can you reach out to the supplier and confirm the delivery date?

 

#6

Absent-minded 멍하게 있거나 주의가 산만한 상태

: Describes someone who is forgetful or not paying attention due to distraction or preoccupation.

ex) He was so absent-minded today that he forgot his phone at the cafe.

 

Distracted 산만한, 주의가 분산된

: Unable to focus due to preoccupation or external interruptions.

ex) She seemed distracted during the meeting and didn't respond to any questions.

 

Preoccupied 다른 생각으로 정신이 팔린.

: Deep in thought about something else, not focused on the present moment.

ex) He's been preoccupied with personal issues lately.

 

Zoned out 멍 때리다.

: Informal way to describe being mentally absent or not paying attention.

ex) I zoned out during the lecture and missed everything the professor said.