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일일영어(41)

德川 2010. 5. 27. 16:49

1. I'm beat 피곤하다. 지치다;

   to feel extremely worn out or extremely tired.

 

2. sell like hot cakes; to be sold very quickly or in large quantities.

   I guess your books are selling like hot cakes. (불티나게 팔리다)

 

3. get the boot. 해고되다; be discharged or fired.

   I got the boot from my job.

 

4. get your feet wet; to start doing something that is new for you.

   I enrolled in a night class for this semester.

   I guess it is better to get your feet wet.

 

5. come in handy; to be useful or helpful

   Are you taking your laptop with you?

   Yes, it comes in handy.