[리얼클래스] LV5. 소셜 영어 부스트업 학습 일기 (2/17)

#1

I'll see you around.

오며가며 보자. (볼 가능성이 높은 사람에게 헤어질 때 씀)

 

* 시작하다. Set off / Start out (출발하다의 느낌이 큼) / Kick off 

* 우연히 만나다. Bump into

 

#2

쟤 빈말하는거야.

She's just saying that.

: Used when someone is speaking insincerely, saying something they don't truly mean, or making a statement just to be polite or avoid conflict.

ex) She's just saying that to be nice, don't take it seriously.

 

* Other related expressions:

 

It's just empty words. 그냥 빈말이야, 실속 없는 말이야.

: Words that sound nice but lack sincerity or real intention.

ex) The manager promised better conditions, but it was just empty words.

 

She doesn't really mean it. 진심이 아니야. 사과할 때도 씀.

: Used when someone says something they don't genuinely believe or intend.

ex) She said she'd help, but she doesn't really mean it.

 

She's just being polite. 그냥 예의상 하는 말이야.

: Indicates that the person is saying something to be courteous rather than honest.

ex) She complimented your cooking, but she was just being polite.

 

He's just saying what you want to hear. 너 듣기 좋으라고 하는 말이야.

ex) Don't believe him-he's just saying what you want to hear.

 

She's sugarcoating it. 포장하는 거야. 돌려 말하는 거야. 사실을 미화하는 거야.

ex) I know she's sugarcoating it, but I need the truth.

 

#3

진짜 훈훈하다 너네 둘. 훈훈하고 따뜻한 분위기나 관계를 표현할 때 사용.

You guys are really wholesome.

: Used to describe a situation, relationship, or people that feel pure, heartwarming, or emotionally uplifting.

ex) You guys are really wholesome.

 

* Other related expressions:

 

That was heartwarming. 마음이 따뜻해진다. 감동적이다.

: Something that makes you feel warm inside, emotionally uplifting.

ex) Their friendship is so heartwarming.

 

That gave me all the feels. 감정이 북받쳐 오르다. 감동받다.

: A casual way to say something made you feel emotional, usually in a positive way.

ex) Their wedding video gave me all the feels.

 

You two are just too sweet. 너무 다정하고 보기 좋다.

: Used to describe people who are kind, affectionate, or have a loving relationship.

ex) You two are just too sweet together!

 

Nothing but good vibes. 완전 따뜻하고 좋은 분위기야.

ex) Their family dinner was nothing but good vibes.

 

#4

Cater to 특정 요구에 맞춰주다. 비위를 맞추다. 필요를 충족시키다.

: To provide what someone wants or needs, often by adjusting plans or actions to suit them, sometimes excessively.

ex) The restaurant caters to vegetarians by offering a full plant-based menu.

 

Tailor to 맞춤형으로 조정하다. 특정 요구에 맞게 만들다.

: To customize or adjust something to suit a specific person, group, or purpose.

ex) We tailored the training program to meet the needs of beginners.

 

Pander to 상대가 원하는 대로 해주다. 지나치게 맞춰주다.

: To give people what they want, even if it's not in their best interest or necessary.

ex) The media often panders to public opinion rather than reporting the facts.

 

#5

Play hardball 강경한 태도를 취하다. 밀어붙이다.

: To act aggressively, be tough, or take a firm stance in negotiations or competition.

ex) If we want a better deal, we'll have to play hardball with the suppliers.

* Ultimatum 선전포고, 최후통첩

 

Get tough 강경한 태도를 보이다.

: To stop being lenient and start enforcing strict rules or taking strong action.

ex) The manager decided to get tough on employees who missed deadlines.

* lenient 허술한

 

#6

Throw someone under the bus 남을 희생양 삼아 책임을 전가하다. 뒤통수를 치다.

: To betray, blame, or sacrifice someone in order to save oneself or gain an advantage.

ex) When the project failed, he threw his teammate under the bus to avoid blame.

 

Sell out 배신하다. 이익을 위해 원칙을 버리다.

: To betray someone's trust or values for personal gain.

ex) He sold out his friend to avoid getting in trouble.

 

Shift the blame 잘못을 남에게 돌리다.

: To make someone else take the blame for a mistake.

ex) He tried to shift the blame onto his coworker when the report was late.