반응형 전체 글73 그림으로 보는 오늘의 이디엄(의류2) quaking in your boots : 굉장히 두려워하다, 전율하다If you stand up straight, you'll give an impression of self-confidence, even if you're quaking in your boots. at the drop of a hat : 즉각[주저하지 않고]After all, the Tories do it at the drop of a hat. deep pockets : 충분한 자력, 강력한 자금원The Foundation is reputed to have very deep pockets. rags to riches : 가난뱅이에서 부자가 된[출세한]His is a real rags to riches story. wear your he.. 2014. 1. 23. 그림으로 보는 오늘의 이디엄(의류 1) a knight in shining armor : 번쩍이는 갑옷을 입은 기사; 구세주Then, like a "knight in shining armor," beau Reinhardt told him to keep his hands away. a wolf in sheep's clothing : 양의 탈을 쓴 늑대A wolf in sheep's clothing can be more deadly.출처:구글이미지 the jewel in the crown : 가장 매력적인[귀한] 부분His achievement is astonishing and this book is the jewel in his crown. hot under the collar : 화가 난; 난처한[당혹한]No need to get so hot.. 2014. 1. 22. 그림으로 보는 오늘의 이디엄(색깔) be caught red-handed : 현행범으로 체포되다, 현장에서 덜미를 잡히다A criminal caught red-handed and the police just let him go. a red-letter day :기념일, 경축일.Write this day down, it is a red letter day. a white lie : 악의 없는 거짓말, 편의상 하는 거짓말For her it was just telling a little white lie that wasn’t really a big deal. a yellow streak : 소심한 일면He won’t fight? I always thought he had a yellow streak in him. give the green li.. 2014. 1. 21. 그림으로 보는 오늘의 이디엄(빌딩) waiting in the wings대기하다; [특히 사람의 일이나 지위를 계승하려고] 대기하고 있다; 만반의 준비를 하고 곁에서 기다리고 있다Drew Barrymore is waiting in the wings. an ivory tower상아탑(속세의 근심 걱정과 격리된 장소나 상황)That is hardly an ivory tower, miles away, far out of sight and mind. the writing on the wall : 재난의[불길한] 징조It is amazing that not one of them saw the writing on the wall. hold the fort: (남을 대신해서) 자리를 지키다[일을 봐 주다]"I'll hold down the fort u.. 2014. 1. 20. 이전 1 ··· 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ··· 19 다음
