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일일영어(32)

德川 2010. 5. 17. 17:23

1. just what the doctor ordered. 정확히 원하는 대로; exactly what is wanted or needed.

   What would want for dinner?

   How about some stakes and mashed potatoes?

   Oh, that's just what the doctor ordered. Let's go.

 

2. Tom, Dic or Harry 일반 보통 사람들; an ordinary person / all ordinary person

   Any Tom, Dic or Harry can set up a website.

 

3. put your finger on something. 딱 꼬집어 내다;

   Something is missing, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

 

4. give something the once over ~을 대충 훑어보다; to quickly look at something in order

   to make a judgement.

   I would like your opinion on the computer that I'm going to buy.

   Sure, I'd be happy to come with you and give it the once cover.

 

5. bee's knees 최상급의, 최적임자; to be excellent, the highest quality.

   Ever since she has been promoted, she thinks she's the bee's knees.