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a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely , but it came with a price tag an arm and leg.
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to force or persuade someone to do something they are unwilling to do

Ex: The team lead had to twist a few arms to ensure everyone met the project deadline.
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to finally stop criticizing or annoying someone

Ex: The ongoing scrutiny will continue to get on my nerves unless they decide get off my back.
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to make someone become really annoyed or angry

Ex: The persistent incompetence will have surely gotten her back up by the end of the week.
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everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex: In a true act of selflessness, she gave the shirt off her back to a homeless person she encountered on the street, providing some warmth and comfort.
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to not allow negative things such as an unfair criticism, etc. to have any effect on one

Ex: In the world of professional sports, athletes need to let the pressure and negative comments roll off their backs to perform at their best.
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used suggest that if one does a favor for someone, they will be more likely to reciprocate that favor in the future

Ex: I helped my friend move last weekend, and now he's offering to lend me his truck - it's a classic case of you scratch my back
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to have a problem with someone or be annoyed with them and want to tell them all about it

Ex: "The customer had a bone to pick with the restaurant regarding their incorrect order.
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to bone up
[동사]

to study hard and gather a lot of information on a subject in order to get prepared for a meeting, exam, etc.

열심히 공부하다, 벼락치기하다

열심히 공부하다, 벼락치기하다

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bonehead
[명사]

a person who exhibits a lack of intelligence or common sense

바보, 멍청이

바보, 멍청이

Ex: She realized she had been a bonehead for not double-checking the instructions .그녀는 지시사항을 다시 확인하지 않은 것이 **바보** 같은 짓이었다는 걸 깨달았다.
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boney
[형용사]

extremely thin or lacking flesh

뼈가 앙상한, 마른

뼈가 앙상한, 마른

Ex: Despite being boney, he was surprisingly strong and agile.**마른** 몸임에도 불구하고, 그는 놀랍도록 강하고 민첩했다.
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to not hesitate to do or say what one truly wants

Ex: The made no bones about the difficulty of the upcoming exam , warning the students to prepare thoroughly .
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used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unattractive and unhealthy way

Ex: The cat skin and bone before it was rescued and nursed back to health .
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birdbrain
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a person who lacks clear thinking and is incapable of serious contemplation

새대가리, 바보

새대가리, 바보

Ex: The birdbrain in the office constantly misplaced important documents .사무실의 **새대가리**는 중요한 문서들을 계속 잘못 놓았다.
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brainy
[형용사]

very smart

똑똑한, 영리한

똑똑한, 영리한

Ex: Despite his young age , he 's an incredibly brainy child , already showing signs of exceptional intelligence .어린 나이에도 불구하고, 그는 매우 **똑똑한** 아이로, 이미 예외적인 지능의 징후를 보이고 있습니다.
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to ask a knowledgeable or informed person their opinion on something

Ex: The young entrepreneur met with experienced investors pick their brains about fundraising strategies for her startup .
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to think hard or make a great effort to remember or solve something

Ex: The scientists were wracking her brains trying to come up with a new theory to explain the data.
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scatterbrain
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a person who is consistently forgetful, unfocused, and disorganized

정신없는 사람, 건망증이 있는 사람

정신없는 사람, 건망증이 있는 사람

Ex: Her friends lovingly teased her for being a scatterbrain who could never stick to a plan .그녀의 친구들은 계획을 절대 지킬 수 없는 **정신없는 사람**이라고 친절하게 놀렸다.
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to be careful to notice a thing or person

Ex: When looking for your lost keys , make sure keep your eyes peeled for any shiny or metallic objects .
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to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

Ex: It took some time for the new colleagues to understand each other 's perspectives , but eventually , they began see eye to eye and work collaboratively .
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shuteye
[명사]

informal expression for getting some rest

잠, 휴식

잠, 휴식

Ex: They decided to call it a night and get some shuteye before the big meeting .그들은 밤을 마치고 큰 회의 전에 약간의 **잠**을 자기로 결정했습니다.
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the act of assigning blame to others, often to deflect responsibility from oneself

비난, 상호 비난

비난, 상호 비난

Ex: To foster a positive work environment , the manager discouraged finger-pointing and encouraged teamwork .긍정적인 작업 환경을 조성하기 위해 관리자는 **비난**을 억제하고 팀워크를 장려했습니다.
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to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

Ex: You did n't raise a finger to help her .
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to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

Ex: After hours of searching for the missing document, she finally put her finger on it hidden under a stack of papers.
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to raise one's middle finger and point it toward a person to show one is angry with them, hates, or disrespects them

Ex: He gave the referee the finger after they made a bad call.
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to manage to convince someone to do whatever one asks of them out of love or respect that they have for one

Ex: The talented influencer had her followers twisted around her finger, easily influencing their opinions and actions through her online presence.
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cold feet
[명사]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

두려움, 공황

두려움, 공황

Ex: The athlete experienced cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .선수는 챔피언십 레이스 전에 **차가운 발**을 경험했고, 압박과 기대에 압도당했다고 느꼈습니다.
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footloose
[형용사]

unconstrained and able to move about or act freely

바람처럼 자유로운, 구속받지 않는

바람처럼 자유로운, 구속받지 않는

Ex: They decided to sell their house and live a footloose life in an RV, exploring the country.그들은 집을 팔고 RV에서 **자유로운** 삶을 살며 나라를 탐험하기로 결정했습니다.
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to accept the financial burden or responsibility for a certain project, service, or event, and pay for it

Ex: The company agreed to foot the bill for the business trip.
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an opportunity for starting a business or entering an organization, etc. in order to achieve a higher level of success later

Ex: She is trying to a foot in the door by volunteering at the company .
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to do something that one has not done before in order to become more experienced or familiar with it

Ex: She got her feet wet at her new job by doing some simple filing tasks.
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to hotfoot
[동사]

to move quickly or in a hurry

서둘러 가다, 급히 이동하다

서둘러 가다, 급히 이동하다

Ex: He realized he was late and hotfooted through the crowded streets to make his appointment .그는 자신이 늦었다는 것을 깨닫고 약속에 맞추기 위해 붐비는 거리를 **서둘러** 지나갔다.
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to have a tendency to drive very fast

Ex: The racing enthusiast admitted has a lead foot on the track but is mindful of speed limits on regular roads .
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the state of being close to death due to old age or a fatal sickness

Ex: With his reckless lifestyle , some thought the rock star one foot in the grave, but he surprised everyone by making a comeback .
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to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

Ex: After years of accommodating unreasonable demands , she put her foot down and refused to be taken advantage of any longer .
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able to think and respond rapidly in challenging or unexpected situations

Ex: To succeed in a dynamic job like journalism, you have to be quick on your feet to cover breaking news.
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to make someone have intense romantic feelings for one

Ex: With his charming smile and charismatic personality, Jonathan had a way of sweeping women off their feet without even trying.
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to beg someone for help or forgiveness

Ex: In a grand gesture of submission, the defeated warrior threw himself at the conqueror's feet, acknowledging his defeat and surrender.
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to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: Their got off on the wrong foot due to a communication error .
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to talk in great length without mentioning anything important or of high value

Ex: The politician is known flapping his gums during speeches , but his words rarely translate into actual policies or actions .
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to laugh really hard, particularly to the point that one's stomach hurts

Ex: The unexpected comedic twist in the movie had the whole cinema laughing so heartily that it seemed like they bust a gut.
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to have the necessary conviction or be brave enough to get something done

Ex: had the guts to start a grassroots movement and fight for social justice .
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cheeky
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showing impolite behavior in a manner that is amusing or endearing

건방진, 장난꾸러기의

건방진, 장난꾸러기의

Ex: His cheeky remarks often landed him in trouble with his teachers .그의 **건방진** 말은 종종 선생님들과 문제를 일으켰다.
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in an ironic, humorous, or insincere way, not meant to be taken literally

Ex: She told him she could speak ten languages fluently, but it was clear she had her tongue in her cheek.
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to respond to an offense with patience, forgiveness, and a peaceful attitude instead of retaliating or seeking revenge

Ex: The civil rights leader advocated for nonviolent resistance, emphasizing the importance of turning the other cheek in the face of injustice.
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to naturally be good at noticing, judging, or appreciating something, particularly a thing's value or a person's talents

Ex: As a photographer, he really has an eye for capturing stunning landscapes.
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to eye
[동사]

to look at or observe someone or something in a particular way, often with interest or suspicion

관찰하다, 주의 깊게 보다

관찰하다, 주의 깊게 보다

Ex: The cat eyed the playful puppy from a distance , unsure whether to approach or stay away .고양이는 장난기 많은 강아지를 멀리서 **바라보며**, 다가갈지 멀리 있을지 확신하지 못했다.
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eyesore
[명사]

something that has an extremely ugly appearance, particularly a building

눈엣가시, 추한 건물

눈엣가시, 추한 건물

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used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish

Ex: After a holiday feast, we all felt stuffed because our eyes had been bigger than our stomachs.
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goo-goo eyes
[명사]

excessively affectionate glances at someone

애정 어린 눈길, 사랑의 눈빛

애정 어린 눈길, 사랑의 눈빛

Ex: The little girl made goo-goo eyes at her parents, hoping to get a treat from the store.어린 소녀는 부모님에게 **애교 넘치는 눈길**을 보내며 가게에서 간식을 받기를 바랐다.
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the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .
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to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

Ex: I trust my neighbor, so I asked him to keep an eye on my pet cat while I'm on vacation.
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to be eager to hear what a person wants to say

Ex: 'm all ears if you have any tips on how to improve my cooking .
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to speak to someone who is unwilling to listen for an extended period of time

Ex: Whenever I visit my grandmother, she loves to bend my ear with stories from her childhood, and I happily listen to her reminisce.
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to make others tired by talking too much

Ex: My coworker has a habit of chewing everyone's ear off during lunch break, going on and on about his weekend escapades.
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dog-eared
[형용사]

showing signs of wear and tear from excessive use, particularly with pages that have bent or folded corners

귀퉁이가 접힌, 많이 사용되어 낡은

귀퉁이가 접힌, 많이 사용되어 낡은

Ex: Despite its dog-eared condition , the diary held precious memories of his travels .**낡은** 상태임에도 불구하고, 일기장은 그의 여행에 대한 소중한 기억들을 간직하고 있었다.
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to be quick at learning and understanding a piece of music or a specific language and be able to accurately reproduce or utilize it

Ex: He doesn’t play an instrument but has an ear for spotting musical talent.
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earmark
[명사]

a unique feature or trait that distinguishes someone or something

독특한 특징, 구별되는 표시

독특한 특징, 구별되는 표시

Ex: The earmark of the new product line is its innovative design and functionality .새 제품 라인의 **특징**은 혁신적인 디자인과 기능성입니다.
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(of statements, warnings, requests, etc.) to be completely ignored

Ex: Despite the doctor's advice to quit smoking, his patient's habit continued to fall on deaf ears.
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(of statements, warnings, requests, etc.) to be completely ignored

Ex: Despite the doctor's advice to quit smoking, his patient's habit continued to fall on deaf ears.
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to make an effort to stay well informed on the developments or changes of a situation

Ex: To excel in the tech industry , you need have your ear to the ground, staying updated on the latest advancements and developments .
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to perk up
[동사]

to make someone or something more alert

기운 나게 하다, 활기를 띠게 하다

기운 나게 하다, 활기를 띠게 하다

Ex: A splash of cold water on my face always perks me up when I'm feeling drowsy.졸릴 때 얼굴에 차가운 물을 끼얹으면 항상 **기운이 납니다**.
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to have the ability to play music by listening to it and recreating the sounds and melodies without relying on sheet music or written notation

Ex: In improvisational theater , actors often play by ear and respond to audience suggestions .
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to provide someone with a hint or suggestion

Ex: My parents put a bug in my ear about the benefits of pursuing higher education, encouraging me to consider attending college.
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to talk to someone for an extended period of time, particularly in a way that annoys them

Ex: My talked my ear off for 20 minutes yesterday about his plants and garden .
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elbow grease
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a great amount of physical effort or work that is put into something

이마의 땀, 육체적 노력

이마의 땀, 육체적 노력

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to forcefully make a path through a crowded or obstructed area

Ex: The politician elbowed his way through the crowd, shaking hands and engaging with supporters in a campaign rally.
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elbow room
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enough space that enables people to move easily

움직일 수 있는 공간, 충분한 공간

움직일 수 있는 공간, 충분한 공간

Ex: The conference hall was filled to capacity , leaving attendees with limited elbow room, making it difficult to take notes or participate comfortably .회의장은 만원이어서 참석자들은 제한된 **개인 공간**만을 가지고 있었고, 이는 메모를 하거나 편안하게 참여하기를 어렵게 만들었습니다.
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to have social interaction with people, especially with ones who are famous or important

Ex: I've been rubbing elbows all night, and now I'd like to just have some quiet time.
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a concept in which if someone harms one, one should harm them back in the same way

Ex: Many countries have moved away from the concept of an eye for an eye in their legal systems, opting for more humane and rehabilitative approaches to justice.
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bedroom eyes
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a look in someone's eyes that reveals their sexual attraction toward someone else

침실 눈, 유혹적인 눈빛

침실 눈, 유혹적인 눈빛

Ex: As the music played softly , they danced , and she looked at him with bedroom eyes, creating an intimate atmosphere .음악이 부드럽게 연주되는 동안 그들은 춤을 췄고, 그녀는 **침실 눈**으로 그를 바라보며 친밀한 분위기를 조성했다.
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eye-catcher
[명사]

something or someone that grabs attention

눈길을 사로잡는 것, 시선을 끄는 것

눈길을 사로잡는 것, 시선을 끄는 것

Ex: His energetic performance on stage is always an eye-catcher.무대에서의 그의 활기찬 공연은 항상 **눈길을 사로잡는 것**입니다.
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gutsy
[형용사]

exhibiting bravery and resolve when confronted with challenges or danger; bold and unrestrained

용감한, 대담한

용감한, 대담한

Ex: They embarked on a gutsy adventure , exploring uncharted territories .그들은 미지의 영역을 탐험하는 **대담한** 모험을 시작했다.
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to hate someone to an extreme degree

Ex: The rival football teams' fans really hate each other's guts.
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to share with someone all one's feelings, most private thoughts, and secrets

Ex: Sarah and Jessica are best friends , and they spill their guts to each other about everything .
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hair-raising
[형용사]

causing great fear or excitement

소름 끼치는, 머리카락이 곤두서는

소름 끼치는, 머리카락이 곤두서는

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hairy
[형용사]

dangerous or scary, usually in an exciting way

무서운, 소름 끼치는

무서운, 소름 끼치는

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to behave in a comfortable manner, without worrying about one's problems or other people's opinions

Ex: The retirement party was a memorable evening, with the retiree finally letting their hair down and celebrating decades of hard work.
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to persistently annoy someone by doing something or by simply being around them

Ex: The kids were constantly fighting, and it was getting in my hair all evening.
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to offer help to someone with a task or problem

Ex: She gave her brother a hand with his school project.
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to hand
[동사]

to physically take an object and give it to someone

건네주다, 넘겨주다

건네주다, 넘겨주다

Ex: He handed the keys to his car to the valet before entering the hotel .그는 호텔에 들어가기 전에 차 키를 발레에게 **넘겨주었다**.
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***to give credit to someone

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handout
[명사]

money, food, or other resources distributed freely to those in need, typically by an organization or government

도움, 보조금

도움, 보조금

Ex: Volunteers handed out handouts of warm blankets to refugees at the shelter .자원봉사자들은 보호소에서 난민들에게 따뜻한 담요 **구호품**을 나눠주었습니다.
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in a way that is free of all ambiguity or uncertainty

Ex: Her artwork was the best in the exhibition, winning the top prize hands down.
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to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

Ex: As a history professor, she knows historical events and dates like the back of her hand.
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to survive with only the bare minimum resources, often with no savings or financial security

Ex: During the recession , numerous families found living from hand to mouth, unable to save for the future .
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old hand
[명사]

(of a person) having extensive knowledge about or a lot of experience in a particular activity or job

늙은 손, 전문가

늙은 손, 전문가

Ex: " The old hand on the construction site offered valuable guidance to the new workers . "건설 현장의 **노련한 사람**이 새 직원들에게 귀중한 지도를 제공했습니다.
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on hand
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used to refer to someone or something that is accessible and near to one

Ex: Having extra on hand allows us to complete the project without delays .
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impossible or very hard to control

Ex: The negotiations between the two countries out of hand when insults were exchanged and diplomatic talks broke down .
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the most reliable and supportive assistant or partner

오른팔, 믿을 수 있는 조수

오른팔, 믿을 수 있는 조수

Ex: His role as the project manager 's right-hand man involves overseeing the team 's progress and addressing any issues .프로젝트 매니저의 **오른팔**로서 그의 역할은 팀의 진행 상황을 감독하고 문제를 해결하는 것입니다.
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secondhand
[형용사]

previously owned or used by someone else

중고의, 사용된

중고의, 사용된

Ex: The secondhand bookstore has a wide variety of titles at low prices.
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short-handed
[형용사]

lacking a sufficient number of workers or assistants

인력이 부족한, 충분한 작업자나 조수가 부족한

인력이 부족한, 충분한 작업자나 조수가 부족한

Ex: Being short-handed at the clinic meant that the nurses had to work extra shifts .클리닉에서 **인력이 부족하다**는 것은 간호사들이 추가 근무를 해야 한다는 것을 의미했습니다.
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used to refer to the lack of communication between the different parts of an organization about their roles or activities that leads to confusion and dysfunction

Ex: When a company is that large often times the right doesn't know what the left hand is doing and vice versa.
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to attempt to do something that one has no experience in

Ex: The chef wanted to try his hand at making sushi, so he took a weekend course.
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airhead
[명사]

a person who is scatterbrained and lacks serious thought or focus

머리가 가벼운 사람, 정신이 없는 사람

머리가 가벼운 사람, 정신이 없는 사람

Ex: Do n't be such an airhead and remember to double-check your work next time .그렇게 **머리가 텅 빈** 사람처럼 굴지 말고 다음에는 네 작업을 다시 확인해.
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to angrily reply or react to someone

Ex: The customer service representative, overwhelmed with complaints, inadvertently snapped the customer's head off, leading to a formal apology.
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to head out
[동사]

to leave a place or go on a journey, especially for a specific destination

출발하다, 떠나다

출발하다, 떠나다

Ex: She decided to head out early to avoid the rush hour traffic .그녀는 러시아워 교통 체증을 피하기 위해 일찍 **출발하기**로 결정했다.
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to become completely and suddenly very much in love with someone

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headstrong
[형용사]

determined to do things in one's own way and often resistant to the opinions or suggestions of others

고집 센, 완고한

고집 센, 완고한

Ex: Despite warnings, the headstrong teenager insisted on going alone.경고에도 불구하고, **고집 센** 십대는 혼자 가겠다고 고집했다.
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