일일영어(51)

1. fall for somebody; to fall in love with somebody.

   I fell for her at first sight.

 

2. on a shoestring; with a very small amount of money.

   I'd like to go backpacking through Europe during the vacation. (배낭여행)

   I think it will cost a lot of money.

   John said he went backpacking on a shoestring.(적은 비용으로)

 

3. blow over; to be fogotten because nothing else happen.

   I hope the scandal will blow over soon. (잠잠해져야 할텐데)

 

4. get/have cold feet; no longer want to continue what you intended because you are nervous or afraid.

   Why are you pacing back and forth like that?(왜 그렇게 왔다 갔다 하는 거야?)

   I always get cold feet before a blind date.(소개팅 하기 전에는 항상 떨려)

 

5. make it big ; to become very successful or famous.

   He made it big in his profession so he has become a different person.(크게 성공했는지 딴 사람이 됐더라)