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Worst Coffee Cups for the Planet (2022.3.12)

1. take something out of the equation

remove something from consideration

- If you take the shipping cost out of the equation, then I would buy this.

2. let someone know

tell someone (너무 직접적인 표현)

- If I could be of any help, let me know.

3. at all cost

Regardless of the expense or effort involved, by any means.

- We need to win this game at all cost!

4. The best option

- The best option is to live your own life.

Working as a Social Media Manager: Part 2 (2022.3.11)

1. meteoric rise

very drastic, rapid increase; If you use meteoric when you are describing someone's career, you mean that they achieved success very quickly.

- There's been a meteoric rise in the use of social media by all companies.

- Her meteoric rise ended up ruining his career.

2. take someone or something on

accept a risk; accept a job

- If I were you, I wouldn't take on the offer.

- I'm talking to other small companies about taking them on as a client.

3. in addition to

besides, on top of; 게다가

- He is well-known for expertises in information technologies in addition to languages.

- I create a narrative about the company in addition to the actual content for only social.

4. Exactly,...

- Exactly! That's what I wanted to say!

Visiting an Amusement Park: Let’s Stick Together! (2022.3.9)

1. stick(stay) together

to remain in a group

- We don't really need to stick together.

2. be in full swing

If an event or process is in full swing, it has reached its highest level of activity.

- You guys should get in line before things are in full swing here.

3. cut in line

getting in front of someone who has been waiting in the line patiently

- Don't let me find out you two try to cut in line.

- Why do old people cut in line in the subway? Am I prejudiced?

4. Otherwise,... (그렇지 않으면)

- I need to turn in my application today; otherwise I'll miss the deadline.

Trying to Get a Refund for a Travel Booking: Stuck in Limbo (2022.2.15)

1. get in touch with someone

to contact someone

• We haven't gotten in touch with each other for more than two decades.

2. foot the bill

to pay the bill

• Who is going to foot the bill for the accommodation?

3. stuck in limbo

in an uncertain or undecided state or condition

* limbo : an uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution;

• The relationship between Grace and I is stuck in limbo. What should I do?

4. That's what I...

• That's what I was going to tell you.