[영어 관용표현] 음식 이름이 들어간 영어 표현

영어 관용표현 - 음식 이름이 들어간 영어 표현

주한영국문화원에서 전해드리는 '영국영어 완전정복' 입니다. 음식 이름이 들어간 영어 표현을 배워 보도록 하겠습니다.

제정신이 아니군!

Expression

One ____ short of a picnic
a) sandwich
b) slice of pizza
c) packet of crisps

Meaning

- crazy
- 정신이 나간

e.g.

Friend A: I'm going to marry Kevin.
Friend B: What? After the way he has treated you? Are you one ______ short of a picnic?

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하나에 모든 것을 걸다!

Expression

Put all your ____ in one basket
a) tomatoes
b) potatoes
c) eggs

Meaning

- To risk everything you have at the same time
- 한 사업에 전 재산을 걸다, 한번에 모든 것을 걸다.

e.g.

Mother A: My son wants to be a musician so he has decided not to go to university.
Mother B: But what is he going to do if he doesn't make it? He shouldn't put all his ______ in one basket.

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누워서 떡먹기!

Expression

A piece of _______
a) cake
b) cheese
c) toast

Meaning

- very easy
- 아주 쉬운. 누워서 떡먹기.

e.g.

Mum: How was the maths exam yesterday?
Daughter: It was a piece of ______. I got 100 percent.
Mum: Well done!

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중요인사/중역!

Expression

The big            
a) strawberry
b) cheese
c) cup of tea

Meaning

- an important person, the boss
- 중요인사. 사장.

e.g.

Colleague A: You seem stressed today.
Colleague B: Yes. The big ______ is coming for a meeting from head office.
Colleague A: Oh. I see.

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가족을 부양하다!

Expression

Bring home the _______
a) bacon
b) sandwiches
c) potatoes

Meaning

- To support the family financially
- 가족을 부양하다.

e.g.

Friend A: I never see Dave anymore. What's he up to?
Friend B: Didn't you hear? They are having another baby and so he is really busy working overtime trying to bring home the ______.

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게으름뱅이!

Expression

Couch           
a) orange
b) chocolate bar
c) potato

Meaning

- a lazy person
- 게으른 사람.

e.g.

Friend A: I'm playing tennis today. Do you want to play?
Friend B: No, I can't be bothered.
Friend A: Come on. You are turning into a couch ______. All you do is sit around watching TV and eating snacks.

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흥미거리/취향

Expression

Cup of _______
a) coffee
b) tea
c) hot chocolate

Meaning

- something you enjoy
- 흥미거리. 취향.

e.g.

Friend A: There's a new exhibition on at the art gallery. Do you want to go?
Friend B: Actually, art galleries aren't my cup of ______ I would rather go to the cinema.
Friend A: OK. Let's do that then.

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