Street Talk 3 책 - 제8과

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to [catch] {one's} eye [구]

to attract the attention of a person

Ex: The vibrant colors of the artwork in the gallery really caught my eye .

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

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to [get] on the stick [구]

to properly begin doing something that one was neglecting

Ex: It 's high time that Nahum got on the stick and found me a buyer for this place .

to have a strong liking or affection for someone or something, often in a way that is difficult to resist

Ex: She has a weakness for chocolate and ca n’t say no to it .

to be excessively obsessed with someone, especially in a way that seems strange or unreasonable

Ex: He has a thing for her but has n’t told her yet .

out of this world [구]

used to describe someone or something that is very unusual or remarkable

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to [pad] the bill [구]

*** to inflate the charges made to someone for some product, meal, or service by adding extra, typically unnecessary or unwanted items or fees

Ex: Do n't let them pad the bill with extra services you do n't want or need .

to [pull] (some|) strings [구]

to gain advantage over others by making use of one's contacts and influence in an unfair way

Ex: The politician pulled strings to secure funding for the new community center .

to make an attempt to understand someone or something that is puzzling

Ex: The detective could n't make head or tail out of the crime scene evidence .

into thin air [구]

used to refer to a someone or something that suddenly disappears, particularly in a way that is mysterious or suspicious

Ex: After the grand finale , the fireworks will burst into vibrant colors and then dissolve into thin air .