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2009년 3월 11일 생활영어

niceguyTM 2009. 3. 11. 10:15

   " 이 사다리가 저를 지탱할 만큼 튼튼하다고 확신하나요? "

   => Are you sure this ladder is strong enough to hold me?

   예) W : John, I hope you aren't busy. Would you mind getting the box off the top of that tall shelf?
        M : Sure thing. By the way, are you sure this ladder is strong enough to hold me?
        W : I'll hold on to the bottom of the ladder.
        M : Yes, thanks, I'd feel a lot safer if you did.


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   " 하룻강아지 범 무서운지 모른다. "

   => 하룻강아지 = 풋강아지 => a puppy 
       하루된 강아지의 표현 = a one-day-old puppy.
            (ex) 7살 짜리 소녀 = a seven-year-old girl

      '하룻강아지 범 무서운 줄 모른다' 속담의 영어 표현은
                      = Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

       직역 = '바보들은 천사들이 감히 겁나서 밟지 못하는 곳엘 달려든다.'


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   " 큰 신세를 졌습니다. "

   => I owe you a big one.


A: I can’t find the words to tell you how grateful I am. (큰 신세를 졌습니다.)
B: It’s not necessary. I’m happy things worked out for you. That’s what counts.
A: Yes. Everything fell right into place. You’re a lifesaver.
B: Well, it’s awesome that from here on out, things are looking up.

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A:얼마나 감사한지 말로는 표현할 수가 없군요. I owe you a big one.
B:별말씀을요. 당신과 일 할 수 있어서 기뻤는걸요. 그게 중요한거죠.
A:맞아요. 모든게 순조롭습니다. 당신은 구세주세요.
B:모든게 잘 되어간다니 정말 좋습니다. 상황이 점차 나아지고 있군요.

[Additional Expressions]
* I can’t find the words to tell you – There’s no way to say / I can’t properly explain
* how grateful I am – how much I appreciate you / how thankful I am
* I owe you a big one. – I’m in your debt. / I’ll do a favor for you some day.
* It’s not necessary. – Forget it. / Don’t worry about it. / It was my pleasure. / No worries.
* things worked out for you – everything turned out OK / things went your way
* That’s what counts. – That’s what’s important. / That’s the important thing.
* fell right into place – went according to plan / happened as smooth as silk
* You’re a lifesaver. – You saved my life. / You did me right.
* from here on out – from now on / after today
* things are looking up – life will get better / everything will get better and better


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