English/Expression . Idioms (68) 썸네일형 리스트형 Idioms ESL-Lab, 2022-09-22 [Easy - Holiday Traditions] sneak (verb): to advance or approach without being seen (살금살금 몰래 가다) – My son often tries to sneak into the kitchen and take a cookie when no one is watching. sneak up (on somebody/something) : ~에게 살금살금[몰래] 다가가다 - He sneaked up on his sister and shouted ‘Boo!’. Idioms ESL-Lab, 2022-09-21 [Easy - Health Insurance] fluke: a lucky or unusual thing that happens by accident – By some strange fluke, my brother was hit by a baseball at the game. something is going around (expression): something like a sickness is spreading to other people – The flu has been going around for the past month. outrageous (adjective): shocking, incredible – The price of this car is outrageous. I’ll never bu.. Idioms ESL-Lab, 2022-09-15 https://www.esl-lab.com/easy/ [College Graduation] Idioms at last : 마침내 out of : ~의 바깥으로 Did you Finally move out of your parents' house up in the air (expression): undecided – Our travel plans are up in the air right now until weather improves. - what are you going to do with finance degree after you graduate ? That's still up in the air. [College Life] hectic : very busy – Our travel plans are.. Idioms ESL-Lab, 2022-09-02 https://www.esl-lab.com/easy/ Idioms “strapped for cash” = short of money “I’m a little strapped for cash, so I can’t eat out very often.” “come into money” = get money suddenly “Steve came into money when his father passed away last year.“ “nose around” = look for something private or hidden “The kids sometimes nose around the house for Christmas gifts.” “umpteen (also, umpteenth)” = a great nu.. Travel No. Expressions/idioms Explanations 1 Rush hour Time of heavy traffic . He likes to stay at work late so he can miss the rush hour. 2 Traffic jam Many cars on the road and they can’t move easily . I got caught in a traffic jam this morning, so I was an hour late for work. 3 In the same boat In the same (difficult) situation . Robert and Frank both lost their jobs last week. Now they are in the s.. Recreation No. Expressions/idioms Explanations 1 A ball park figure An estimated number, an approximation . I don’t know exactly how much that computer costs. I can just give you a ball park figure. It’s about $1,500. 2 A good sport A person who is fair and friendly and doesn’t complain if he/she loses . Ruth is a very good sport. She neve gets upset when she loses a tennis game. 3 Be all thumbs Be clumsy(.. Jon & Amy : Lesson 10. The Girls Go Shopping No. Expressions/idioms Explanations 1 Shop till one drops To shop until one is too tired to move . I’m glad you came shopping with me. // Me too. Let’s shop till we drop! . Jane really like shopping. She always shop till I drop. 2 Pick out To choose . I need to pick out something to wear on my next date. . What color of dress do you want to pick out? 3 Not have the foggiest idea To not know, to .. Jon & Amy : Lesson 09. Amy Passes Her Test No. Expressions/idioms Explanations 1 Be on cloud nine To be very happy . Fantastic! I’m on cloud nine! I passed the exam! . I got a dream job, and I won the lottery. I popped the question and she said yes. I’m on cloud nine. 2 Be all ears To be ready to listen . I have a secret. Do you want me to tell you about it? // of course, I’m all ears. . I popped the question to her. // What? Then? Tell .. 이전 1 2 3 4 5 ··· 9 다음