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ACT 영어 및 세계 지식 - 유용한 관용구

여기에서 "자유 재량", "수지 타산", "불일치" 등과 같은 유용한 영어 관용구를 배우게 될 것이며, 이는 ACT 시험에서 좋은 성적을 거두는 데 도움이 될 것입니다.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
to [know] better

to be wise enough to avoid certain behaviors or thoughts

그 정도는 알다, 하지 말아야 할 걸 알다

그 정도는 알다, 하지 말아야 할 걸 알다

Ex: You should know better than to share your password with strangers. 
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to [jump] the gun

to do something too earlier than its right time

너무 성급하게 굴다, 너무 앞서가다

너무 성급하게 굴다, 너무 앞서가다

Ex: Don't jump the gun; we haven't signed the contract yet. 
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to [broaden|expand|widen] {one's} (horizons|mind)

to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

시야를 넓히다, 견문을 넓히다

시야를 넓히다, 견문을 넓히다

Ex: Traveling to different countries can broaden your horizons by exposing you to new cultures, traditions, and ways of life. 
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to [shed] light on {sth}

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

무언가를 밝히다, 이해의 실마리를 주다

무언가를 밝히다, 이해의 실마리를 주다

Ex: The new report sheds light on why the project failed. 
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a far cry from {sth}

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

무엇과는 거리가 먼, 무엇과는 전혀 다른

무엇과는 거리가 먼, 무엇과는 전혀 다른

Ex: The dilapidated house they purchased was a far cry from the beautiful, renovated home they had envisioned. 
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bent on
bent on
[형용사]

determined or fully committed to pursuing a particular course of action

결심한, 완전히 헌신한

결심한, 완전히 헌신한

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to [hold]  {one's} tongue

to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

말을 참다, 입을 다물다

말을 참다, 입을 다물다

Ex: Despite his frustration, he held his tongue during the meeting to avoid causing further conflict. 
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to [scratch|scrape] the surface

to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

겉만 훑다, 깊이 다루지 않다

겉만 훑다, 깊이 다루지 않다

Ex: The introductory course only scratches the surface of the subject; to truly master it, one must pursue advanced studies. 
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to [pave] the way (for|to) {sth}

to create a situation in which it is easier for one to do something or for something to happen

길을 열어 주다, 기반을 마련하다

길을 열어 주다, 기반을 마련하다

Ex: Her years of hard work and dedication paved the way for her promotion to the role of department manager. 
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neck of the woods

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

우리 동네 근처, 이 근방

우리 동네 근처, 이 근방

Ex: I haven't seen him around this neck of the woods for quite some time. 
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on the lookout for {sb/sth}

constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

주의 깊게 살피다, 경계하다

주의 깊게 살피다, 경계하다

Ex: The security guards are always on the lookout for unauthorized personnel in the restricted area. 
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to [have] it both ways

to benefit from two opposing or contradictory situations or options at the same time

양쪽 이득 다 챙기다, 둘 다 가지려 하다

양쪽 이득 다 챙기다, 둘 다 가지려 하다

Ex: You can't have it both ways: either take the promotion or keep your free evenings. 
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free rein
free rein
[명사]

the state in which one is completely free to do or say what one desires

자유 재량, 마음껏 할 자유

자유 재량, 마음껏 할 자유

Ex: The editor gave the writer free rein to say exactly what she thought. 
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to [lend] itself to {sth}

to naturally fit or suit a particular use or situation

에 잘 맞다, 에 적합하다

에 잘 맞다, 에 적합하다

Ex: The spacious kitchen layout lends itself to hosting large family gatherings. 
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the rest is history

used to indicate that after a key event, the following developments are well-known or self-explanatory

그 뒤는 다 아는 이야기다, 그다음은 뻔한 이야기다

그 뒤는 다 아는 이야기다, 그다음은 뻔한 이야기다

Ex: He launched his first product in his garage, and the rest is history—the company became a global powerhouse. 
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to [take] a back seat

to accept a less important, less visible, or secondary role compared to someone else

한발 물러나다, 주도권을 넘겨주다

한발 물러나다, 주도권을 넘겨주다

Ex: After years of leading the team, she decided to take a back seat. 
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to [fall] on hard times

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

Ex: The scheme is designed to help kids whose parents have fallen on hard times. 
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dead set

firmly determined and focused on the task at hand

단단히 마음먹은, 굳게 결심한

단단히 마음먹은, 굳게 결심한

Ex: She was dead set on finishing the report before midnight. 
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fork in the road

a point in a person's life or a situation where they must make a critical decision or choose between two different options or paths

인생의 갈림길, 중대한 결정의 순간

인생의 갈림길, 중대한 결정의 순간

Ex: Graduating from university was a fork in the road for him; he had to choose between a career abroad or staying in his hometown. 
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out of favor

no longer popular, accepted, or supported by others

Ex: The politician's controversial remarks caused him to fall out of favor with his constituents. 
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to [wring] {one's} hands

to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry

Ex: She wrung her hands in anxiety as she awaited the doctor's verdict. 
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to [have|get] {one's} (own|) way

to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

자기 뜻대로 하다, 자기 고집을 관철하다

자기 뜻대로 하다, 자기 고집을 관철하다

Ex: She always has her way in the end. 
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to [make] the most (out|) of {sth}

to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

최대한 활용하다, 있는 대로 누리다

최대한 활용하다, 있는 대로 누리다

Ex: Since we have only a few hours in the city, let's make the most out of our time by visiting the most iconic landmarks. 
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to [carry] a tune

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voice

음정 맞춰 노래하다, 노래를 음치처럼 부르지 않다

음정 맞춰 노래하다, 노래를 음치처럼 부르지 않다

Ex: I love singing, but I can't carry a tune. 
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grist to the mill

something that proves useful or valuable for a given purpose

Ex: The new data from the market research is grist to the mill for our marketing strategy. 
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out of {one's} shell

used to refer to someone who has become more comfortable or confident in conversing with people

마음을 열다, 사람들과 편해지다

마음을 열다, 사람들과 편해지다

Ex: She finally came out of her shell and started talking to everyone. 
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final frontier

the limits of human knowledge or understanding, representing areas that remain unknown or unexplored

미지의 마지막 경계, 이해의 최전선

미지의 마지막 경계, 이해의 최전선

Ex: For many scientists, consciousness remains the final frontier. 
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out of nowhere

in a sudden and unexpected manner, emphasizing the element of surprise

느닷없이, 뜬금없이

느닷없이, 뜬금없이

Ex: A deer darted out of nowhere and caused the car to swerve off the road. 
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to [tickle] {one's} fancy

to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

마음에 들다, 취향에 맞다

마음에 들다, 취향에 맞다

Ex: If the painting tickles your fancy, you should buy it. 
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out of the loop

not being aware of recent information about something

정보 공유에서 빠진, 최근 상황을 모르는

정보 공유에서 빠진, 최근 상황을 모르는

Ex: I felt out of the loop after missing three meetings. 
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to [breathe] a sigh of relief

to feel relief or relaxation because a period of worry, stress, or anticipation has passed

안도의 한숨을 쉬다, 마음이 놓이다

안도의 한숨을 쉬다, 마음이 놓이다

Ex: After days of uncertainty, they finally received good news and could breathe a sigh of relief. 
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to [burst] at the seams

to be occupied by a large number of things

물건으로 꽉 차다, 터질 듯 가득 차다

물건으로 꽉 차다, 터질 듯 가득 차다

Ex: The suitcase was packed so tightly that it was bursting at the seams, barely able to close. 
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under the radar

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

눈에 띄지 않게, 조용히

눈에 띄지 않게, 조용히

Ex: The company quietly launched a new product under the radar to test its reception before a full-scale release. 
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to [break] even

to reach a point where gains equal losses, resulting in a balance

Ex: The startup is projected to break even after a few more months of operation. 
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at odds
at odds
[]

(with reference to two things) in contrast to each other instead of correspondence

와 상충하는, 와 맞지 않는

와 상충하는, 와 맞지 않는

Ex: The siblings were constantly at odds with each other, always arguing about trivial matters. 
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to [take] advantage of {sth}

to use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner

Ex: In a healthy relationship, neither party should take advantage of the other's generosity. 
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face value
face value
[명사]

the obvious meaning or worth of something, without looking deeper

액면가, 표면적인 의미

액면가, 표면적인 의미

Ex: He took the promise at face value without questioning it. 
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flip side

the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument

다른 한편, 반대 측면

다른 한편, 반대 측면

Ex: On the flip side of success is often the struggle and hard work that went into achieving it. 
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to [drag] {one's} name through the (mud|mire)

to make unfavorable remarks about someone

이름에 먹칠하다, 평판을 깎아내리다

이름에 먹칠하다, 평판을 깎아내리다

Ex: His former partner dragged his name through the mud after the breakup. 
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to [be] out on {one's} ear

to be dismissed or expelled from a place, job, or position

쫓겨나다, 바로 내쫓기다

쫓겨나다, 바로 내쫓기다

Ex: If he shows up drunk again, he'll be out on his ear. 
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to [go] through the motions

to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

건성으로 하다, 마지못해 하다

건성으로 하다, 마지못해 하다

Ex: He went through the motions at work after losing interest in the job. 
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to [make] inroads (into|on) {sth}

to have a significant impact or influence on something

무언가에 영향을 미치다, 무언가에 파고들다

무언가에 영향을 미치다, 무언가에 파고들다

Ex: By the 1950s, television had made great inroads into the territory of the news magazines. 
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turning point

a point at which a drastic change occurs in a situation, especially one that makes it improve

전환점, 결정적 계기

전환점, 결정적 계기

Ex: Getting that first big client was the turning point for the company. 
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to [take] it for granted

to assume without question that something is true

당연하게 여기다, 의심 없이 받아들이다

당연하게 여기다, 의심 없이 받아들이다

Ex: I took it for granted that the meeting was still on. 
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in {one's} shoes

in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

그 사람 입장에서, 그 사람 처지라면

그 사람 입장에서, 그 사람 처지라면

Ex: I wouldn't know what to do in her shoes. 
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quirk of fate

an unexpected or unusual occurrence or event that alters the course of events

운명의 장난, 뜻밖의 운명

운명의 장난, 뜻밖의 운명

Ex: By a quirk of fate, they met again in the same city ten years later. 
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