일일영어(26)

1. Let off steam. 스트레스를 풀다; to relieve one's stress and pent-up emotions.

   pent-up 답답한, 억눌린

   It's a great way to let off steam.

 

2. draw a blank. 아무 생각도 해내지 못하다; fail to find or remember something.

   How did you do on your job interview?

   Horrible. As soon as the interviewer asked me a question, I just drew a blank.

 

3. out of one's league. 너무 과분한, 안 맞는; too good or too expensive

   Are you going to ask Susan on a date?

   I want to, but she is out of my league.

 

4. hectic. 정신없이 바쁜, 빡빡한; very busy, full of activity

   Do you want to go watch movie tonight?

   I have been so hectic at work lately; I am too tired to go out tonight.

 

5. show someone the ropes. 요령을 알려주다;

   to show someone how to do a job or activity.

   Do you know how to use this fax machine?

   Yes, I do. Here I can show you the ropes.