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animal
[형용사]

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

동물의,  짐승 같은

동물의, 짐승 같은

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to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: They were full of ants in their pants as they anxiously waited for the winner to be announced.
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antsy
[형용사]

having a fidgety feeling caused by nervousness

안절부절못하는, 긴장한

안절부절못하는, 긴장한

Ex: The long silence made everyone in the room a little antsy.긴 침묵이 방 안의 모든 사람들을 약간 **안절부절**하게 만들었다.
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to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

Ex: When the band started playing their favorite song , the went ape, dancing and cheering with uncontainable excitement .
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to become extremely angry to the extent that one displays wild and uncontrollable behavior

Ex: When I accidentally spilled coffee on his laptop, he went ape and started shouting at me.
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ass
[명사]

a pompous fool

바보, 멍청이

바보, 멍청이

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jackass
[명사]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

바보, 멍청이

바보, 멍청이

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an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

Ex: After staying up all night working on the project, I've got a few bats in my belfry today.
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batty
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slightly crazy, eccentric, or behaving in a way that seems mentally odd

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used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

Ex: Without my reading glasses , Ias blind as a bat to all the fine print .
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extremely active, busy, and hardworking

Ex: The construction crew was busy as beavers, working to complete the building on time.
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eager beaver
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an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

열심히 일하는 사람, 열성적인 사람

열심히 일하는 사람, 열성적인 사람

Ex: The new intern is a real eager beaver.새로운 인턴은 진정한 **열성적인 사람**입니다. 그는 항상 작업을 위해 자원 봉사하고, 추가적인 책임을 요구하며, 학습에 대한 진정한 열정을 보여줍니다.
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something one is extremely obsessed with and keeps talking about

Ex: The politician has bee in his bonnet about income inequality and consistently advocates for policies to address the issue .
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extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

Ex: The construction workers were busy as bees, putting up the scaffolding and beginning work on the building.
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to refrain from interfering in someone else's private affairs

Ex: At the neighborhood block party, John tactfully told his neighbors to mind their own beeswax when they offered unsolicited advice about his home renovation project.
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an anonymous or unidentified source of information

Ex: If it was n't you , then I a little bird told him .
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bird
[명사]

a young female adult

새, 여자

새, 여자

Ex: The lads went out to chat up some birds at the pub .소년들은 술집에서 몇 **여자**들과 수다를 떨러 나갔다.
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used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

Ex: Birds of a feather flock together, which is why the group of musicians spent so much time together .
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early bird
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someone who has a tendency to get up early every morning

일찍 일어나는 사람

일찍 일어나는 사람

Ex: The conference starts at 8 AM , so all the early birds will get the best seats in the front row .회의는 오전 8시에 시작하므로 모든 **일찍 일어나는 사람들**이 앞줄의 최고 자리를 얻을 것입니다.
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to have a very little desire to eat

Ex: I was surprised when he finished the large pizza all by himself; I thought he would eat like a bird, but he has a big appetite.
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used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time ; it was for the birds.
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to intentionally and rudely display an offensive hand gesture, involving raising the middle finger while extending the others downward, as a sign of strong disapproval, annoyance, or disrespect toward someone

Ex: In a fit of frustration, she rolled down her car window and gave the slow-moving traffic the bird.
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jailbird
[명사]

a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly

상습범, 감옥 새

상습범, 감옥 새

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used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first .
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buck
[명사]

one dollar

일 달러, 달러 지폐

일 달러, 달러 지폐

Ex: He bet his friend a buck that his favorite team would win the game .그는 자신이 가장 좋아하는 팀이 경기에서 이길 것이라고 친구에게 **1달러**를 걸었다.
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to buck up
[동사]

to encourage someone when they are sad or discouraged

격려하다, 힘을 내다

격려하다, 힘을 내다

Ex: The teacher's words of encouragement really bucked me up before the exam.선생님의 격려의 말씀은 시험 전에 저를 정말 **격려해 주셨습니다**.
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used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

Ex: Wrapped in a warm scarf and a cozy sweater , she ventured out into the winter chill , snug as a bug in a rug.
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bug
[명사]

a fairly mild yet infectious illness that is caused by a virus or bacteria

미생물, 바이러스

미생물, 바이러스

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to bug
[동사]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

괴롭히다,  성가시게 굴다

괴롭히다, 성가시게 굴다

Ex: Ignoring a person's desire for solitude and continuing to talk may bug them.사람의 고독을 원하는 욕구를 무시하고 계속 이야기하는 것은 그들을 **귀찮게** 할 수 있습니다.
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to work out
[동사]

to find a solution to a problem

해결하다, 찾아내다

해결하다, 찾아내다

Ex: She helped me work out the best way to approach the problem .그녀는 문제에 접근하는 가장 좋은 방법을 **찾는** 데 도움을 주었다.
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bullshit
[명사]

obscene words for unacceptable behavior

헛소리, 개소리

헛소리, 개소리

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bullheaded
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obstinate and stupid

고집 센, 어리석은

고집 센, 어리석은

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a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

허튼 소리, 믿기 어려운 이야기

허튼 소리, 믿기 어려운 이야기

Ex: The tall tales in that novel were a collection of cock-and-bull stories that made it a bestseller among adventure enthusiasts .그 소설에 나오는 과장된 이야기들은 모험 애호가들 사이에서 베스트셀러가 된 **허튼 소리**의 모음이었습니다.
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to directly and bravely deal with a difficulty or danger

Ex: It 's time take the bull by the horns and make those tough decisions .
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dumb bunny
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someone whose behavior is marked by foolishness or ignorance

바보 토끼, 멍청이

바보 토끼, 멍청이

Ex: You really thought you could win the lottery with those numbers?정말로 그 숫자로 복권에 당첨될 수 있을 거라고 생각했어? 미안하지만, 너는 약간 **바보 토끼** 같아.
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to be really excited or nervous about what is going to happen

Ex: We felt butterflies before the big game, but once we started playing, the adrenaline took over.
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one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

Ex: The student had been juggling multiple assignments, extracurricular activities, and personal challenges.
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to catnap
[동사]

to take a short and light nap, typically lasting only a few minutes

잠깐 졸다, 낮잠 자다

잠깐 졸다, 낮잠 자다

Ex: He catnapped for a few minutes before the important meeting .그는 중요한 회의 전에 몇 분 동안 **낮잠**을 잤다.
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copycat
[명사]

a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else

모방자, 복제자

모방자, 복제자

Ex: When Mark started using the same catchphrases as his friend , he playfully called him a copycat and suggested coming up with something unique .마크가 그의 친구와 같은 캐치프레이즈를 사용하기 시작했을 때, 그는 장난스럽게 그를 **따라쟁이**라고 부르며 독창적인 것을 생각해 보라고 제안했다.
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used to imply that while excessive curiosity can have negative consequences, the pursuit of knowledge or exploration can also be rewarding and fulfilling despite the risks

Ex: Despite the danger, the explorers were curious about what lay beyond the mountains.
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to rain really hard

Ex: The rain was coming down in buckets , like it raining cats and dogs, during the outdoor concert .
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to look very disorganized and untidy

Ex: Yesterday, she had felt like something the cat brought in after staying up all night studying, mentally drained and sleep-deprived.
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said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?
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to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

겁먹다, 주저하다

겁먹다, 주저하다

Ex: Are you going to chicken out of the competition?경쟁에서 **겁먹고 도망갈** 건가요?
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chickenshit
[명사]

a person who is weak and lacks courage

겁쟁이, 비겁자

겁쟁이, 비겁자

Ex: Instead of facing the problem head-on , he acted like a chickenshit and ran away .문제를 정면으로 마주하는 대신, 그는 **겁쟁이**처럼 행동하고 도망쳤다.
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to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

Ex: After the successful job interview, he advised his friend not to count her chickens before receiving the official job offer.
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used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

Ex: The politician sly as a fox; he can manipulate public opinion to his advantage effortlessly .
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difficulty in speaking, particularly due to one's throat being dry

Ex: Mary a frog in her throat whenever she has to sing in front of an audience , but she practices diligently to overcome it .
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to really annoy or frustrate someone

Ex: While I was studying , their continuous distractions getting my goat.
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to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .
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scapegoat
[명사]

a person who suffers the consequences of others people's wrongdoings

희생양, 대리 희생자

희생양, 대리 희생자

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to goose
[동사]

pinch in the buttocks

엉덩이를 꼬집다

엉덩이를 꼬집다

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hog
[명사]

a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

게걸스러운 사람, 탐욕스러운 사람

게걸스러운 사람, 탐욕스러운 사람

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used to indicate a state of great happiness, bliss, or contentment

Ex: With a plate full of her favorite desserts, she was in hog heaven, savoring each sweet bite.
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to hog
[동사]

take greedily; take more than one's share

탐욕스럽게 가지다, 독점하다

탐욕스럽게 가지다, 독점하다

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hogwash
[명사]

an absurd idea or discussion

헛소리, 터무니없는 생각

헛소리, 터무니없는 생각

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hoggish
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acting in a way that is greedy, selfish, or gluttonous, similar to the behavior of a pig

Ex: The children grabbed the toys in a hoggish manner .
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road hog
[명사]

someone who drives aggressively or selfishly, often taking up more space on the road than necessary

이기적인 운전자, 도로 돼지

이기적인 운전자, 도로 돼지

Ex: He encountered a road hog on his way to work , forcing him to slow down .그는 출근 길에 **이기적인 운전자**를 만나 속도를 줄여야 했다.
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to waste one's time and energy for something that has no chance of achieving success or yeilds no profit

Ex: The team had already decided to change their strategy , but the coach kept talking about the old approach - it was beating a dead horse.
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a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise

근육 경련, 쥐

근육 경련, 쥐

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(of information) from an accurate or valid source

Ex: She learned about the promotion directly from her manager , so it 's from the horse 's mouth.
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indulge in horseplay

장난치다, 놀다

장난치다, 놀다

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used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

Ex: When the teacher announced a surprise pop quiz, the students started flipping through their notes like chickens with their heads cut off, trying to find the answers.
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a young individual with little or no experience

초보자, 병아리

초보자, 병아리

Ex: Olivia is exploring different musical instruments ; she 's a spring chicken in the world of music .올리비아는 다양한 악기를 탐구하고 있습니다; 그녀는 음악 세계의 **새내기**입니다.
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clam
[명사]

a piece of paper money worth one dollar

1달러 지폐, 1달러

1달러 지폐, 1달러

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to clam up
[동사]

to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

갑자기 침묵하다, 말하기를 거부하다

갑자기 침묵하다, 말하기를 거부하다

Ex: As soon as the topic of her recent project came up , Emily clam up and did n't want to reveal any details .그녀의 최근 프로젝트 주제가 나오자마자, 에밀리는 **조개처럼 입을 다물고** 어떤 세부 사항도 밝히려 하지 않았다.
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holy cow
[감탄사]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

이런!, 맙소사!

이런!, 맙소사!

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?그녀가 승진과 월급 인상을 받았다고? **세상에**, 정말 대단해!
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used to describe a prolonged or indefinite period of time, often implying that something will continue for a very long duration

Ex: We have been waiting for the results until the cows come home, and they still haven't arrived.
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dog
[명사]

a woman or girl who is uninteresting, unattractive, and unpleasant

암캐, 걸레

암캐, 걸레

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dog do
[명사]

fecal droppings from a dog

개똥, 개의 배설물

개똥, 개의 배설물

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dog-eared
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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 in trouble with someone, typically because of a mistake or wrongdoing

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dog-tired
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completely worn out, typically from intense physical or mental effort

개처럼 피곤한, 기진맥진한

개처럼 피곤한, 기진맥진한

Ex: He 'd gone to bed dog-tired, barely able to keep his eyes open .그는 **완전히 지쳐** 잠자리에 들었고, 눈을 뜨고 있기조차 힘들었다.
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(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

Ex: The competition for the job is fierce , and it 's dog eat dog situation .
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hound
[명사]

someone who is morally reprehensible

비열한 사람, 악당

비열한 사람, 악당

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used to say that one's feet are in pain

Ex: Lisa spent the entire day on her feet at the busy retail store, and by closing time, her dogs were barking with exhaustion.
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to behave in a pretentious way to prove one is rich or fashionable

Ex: The celebrity couple put on the dog at the red-carpet event, arriving in a lavish entourage and flaunting their expensive attire.
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used to refer to someone who is extremely ill or unwell

Ex: We were as sick as dogs after eating that spoiled food at the restaurant.
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top dog
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a person who holds the highest rank in a particular group or organization

우두머리, 탑 독

우두머리, 탑 독

Ex: They were the top dog in the industry for years , but lost their position after a series of scandals .그들은 수년 동안 업계의 **최고 실력자**였지만, 일련의 스캔들 이후 그들의 위치를 잃었습니다.
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dead duck
[명사]

someone or something that has never succeeded or is very unlikely to succeed in the future

죽은 오리, 희망 없는 사례

죽은 오리, 희망 없는 사례

Ex: The project is behind schedule and over budget , and it 's becoming a dead duck.프로젝트가 일정보다 뒤처지고 예산을 초과했으며, **죽은 오리**가 되어가고 있습니다.
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sitting duck
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someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

쉬운 목표, 앉아 있는 오리

쉬운 목표, 앉아 있는 오리

Ex: When you 're the only candidate opposing the incumbent with widespread support , you can feel like a sitting duck in the political arena .널리 지지를 받는 현직자에 맞서는 유일한 후보일 때, 정치 무대에서 **쉬운 표적**처럼 느낄 수 있습니다.
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used to describe someone who is totally bald

Ex: Peter was losing hair rapidly.
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eagle eye
[명사]

someone who is keenly aware or observant

독수리의 눈, 예리한 눈

독수리의 눈, 예리한 눈

Ex: The security guard's eagle eye caught the suspicious behavior of a person in the crowd.경비원의 **독수리 눈**은 군중 속 한 사람의 수상한 행동을 포착했다.
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to easily be able to remember things and rarely forget them

Ex: The historian had a memory like an elephant, and he could recall dates, names, and events with incredible accuracy.
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a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

하얀 코끼리, 값비싼 부담

하얀 코끼리, 값비싼 부담

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .새로운 소프트웨어 시스템은 유망한 기능에도 불구하고 지속적인 결함과 호환성 문제로 인해 회사에 **하얀 코끼리**로 판명되었습니다.
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fishy
[형용사]

suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

수상한, 의심스러운

수상한, 의심스러운

Ex: She sensed a fishy motive behind his sudden kindness .그녀는 그의 갑작스러운 친절 뒤에 **수상쩍은** 동기를 감지했다.
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to look at someone in a way that shows one is very passionate about them

Ex: Patricia could n't help cast sheep 's eyes at Tom from across the room , hoping he would notice her interest .
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an issue or subject that is not in any way connected to what one was talking about

Ex: Raising a teenager a different kettle of fish from raising a young child .
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fox
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a good-looking young person, especially a woman

여우, 미인

여우, 미인

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foxy
[형용사]

(of a woman) sexually appealing

섹시한, 매혹적인

섹시한, 매혹적인

Ex: Her foxy smile and playful wink left a lasting impression on everyone she met .그녀의 **매혹적인** 미소와 장난스러운 윙크는 그녀가 만난 모든 사람에게 오래도록 기억에 남는 인상을 남겼다.
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horseshit
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a statement, idea, or act that is obviously untrue, foolish, or unreasonable

헛소리, 어리석은 소리

헛소리, 어리석은 소리

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***said of a man who is sexually well-endowed

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high horse
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one's arrogant and pretentious behavior that is meant to prove one's superiority over others

높은 말, 오만

높은 말, 오만

Ex: Trying to climb on any high horse would only be embarrassing at best , and at the very least hypocritical .어떤 **높은 말**에 오르려고 하는 것은 최선의 경우에도 당황스러울 뿐이며, 최소한 위선적일 것입니다.
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used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way

Ex: The nurse gentle as a lamb while caring for the elderly patients .
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soon or in a quick manner

Ex: The team resolved the issue in two shakes of a lamb's tail, preventing any further complications.
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to make a problem appear more serious or dangerous than it actually is

Ex: Don't make a mountain out of a molehill; it was just a minor miscommunication.
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a mechanic or someone who works on cars

정비사, 자동차 수리공

정비사, 자동차 수리공

Ex: She became known as the neighborhood grease monkey for her car repair skills .그녀는 자동차 수리 기술로 동네의 **정비사**로 알려지게 되었다.
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to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others

Ex: He thought he could outsmart us , but we ended making a monkey of him in the negotiation .
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