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A Closer Look: Lesson 11

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chit-chat
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(as) fit as a fiddle
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riffraff
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(as) right as rain
chit-chat
chit-chat
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/tʃˈɪttʃˈæt/
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Informal

casual, light, and often trivial conversation, typically about non-essential topics

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We had some chitchat while waiting for the train to arrive.
The party was full of chit chat, with everyone catching up on each other's lives.
(as|) fit as a fiddle
(as) fit as a fiddle
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/æz fˈɪt æz ɐ fˈɪdəl/
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Idiom

used to refer to someone who is very healthy and in good physical condition

What is the origin of the idiom "fit as a fiddle" and when to use it?

The idiom "fit as a fiddle" is believed to have originated in the 17th century. It is used to describe someone who is in excellent physical health and condition, often indicating a high level of fitness and well-being, just like a well-tuned musical instrument (a fiddle or violin) that produces the best sound when it is in perfect condition. This phrase is commonly used in a positive and complimentary manner.

to flip-flop
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/flˈɪpflˈɑːp/
(방향을 바꾸다)

(방향을 바꾸다)

전환하다

to make an abrupt change of opinion or policy, especially in an exchange with the opposing one

goochie-goo
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/ɡˈuːtʃiɡˈuː/
(구찌구찌 (Goochi-goochi))

(구찌구찌 (Goochi-goochi))

구찌구 (Goochi-goo)

baby talk used to make a baby laugh or react playfully

jingle-jangle
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/dʒˈɪŋɡəldʒˈæŋɡəl/
(짤랑짤랑)

(짤랑짤랑)

달랑달랑

the sound of metallic objects clinking together

junkie
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j
ʤ
u
ə
n
n
k
k
ie
i
(매니아)

(매니아)

중독자

someone obsessed with something

riffraff
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r
r
i
ɪ
ff
f
r
r
a
æ
ff
f
(떠돌이들)

(떠돌이들)

하층민

a group of people who are considered low-class or undesirable

(as|) right as rain
(as) right as rain
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/æz ɹˈaɪt æz ɹˈeɪn/
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Idiom
Informal

used to suggest that someone or something has fully recovered or is in good working condition

What is the origin of the idiom "right as rain" and when to use it?

The idiom "right as rain" is thought to have originated in the 19th century and is used to describe something that is in perfect condition or working order. It likely draws on the idea of rain being a natural element that brings freshness and nourishment to the earth. It is used to convey that everything is well, satisfactory, or resolved. This idiom is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to express a sense of correctness or completeness.

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