Street Talk 3 책 - 제4과

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at the end of {one's} rope [구]

left with no energy or patience to deal with something

Ex: They will be at the end of their rope if the financial situation does n't improve soon .

at the top of {one's} lungs [구]

as loud as one is capable of

Ex: During the concert , the fans were singing along at the top of their lungs .

to [bite|hold] {one's} tongue [구]

to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

Ex: In sensitive situations , it 's important to know when to bite your tongue and choose diplomacy over confrontation .

without a hitch [구]

(of a process or event) without encountering any problems, difficulties, or obstacles

Ex: The construction project was completed without a hitch , thanks to the hard work of our team and the diligence of our contractors .

to [go] without a snag [구]

to happen smoothly, without any problems or difficulties

Ex: The trip went without a snag until our flight got delayed .

to [hang] (on|) in there [구]

to continue trying to succeed regardless of difficulties or challenges

Ex: We encouraged him to hang on in there during the tough times , and eventually , he overcame the obstacles .

to have a lot of fun and really enjoy oneself

Ex: Jenny 's birthday party was a blast , and everyone agreed that they had the time of their lives dancing and singing the night away .

skin and bone [구]

used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unattractive and unhealthy way

Ex: He looked like skin and bone after weeks of hardship .

to {not} [sleep] a wink [구]

to get no sleep

Ex: The baby was teething , so the parents did n't sleep a wink as they comforted their little one throughout the night .

to [sleep] like a log [구]

to sleep very deeply

Ex: He was so exhausted that he slept like a log , undisturbed by the noise outside .

spitting image [명사]

빼닮은

Ex: The actor 's portrayal in the biopic was so accurate that he was the spitting image of the historical figure .

그 배우의 전기 영화에서의 연기는 너무 정확해서 그는 역사적 인물의 빼닮은 모습이었다.