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Don't get ahead of yourself.

After examining your eyes, I've come to the conclusion that you have presbyopia.

It's a completely normal age-related condition.

1 The Global Popularity of Kimchi: Let’s Make It Ourselves (2022.2.28)

1. see something through a different lens

view something from a different perspective

- Once I started to see lives through a different lens, I could reach to the better me.

2. dial up the flavor

improve the taste; make it more flavorful

- You can dial up the flavor by adding more of the ingredients you like.

* dial something up

to make something more forceful or extreme

- Countries all over the world has been trying to stop Russia who invaded Ukraine by dialing up the financial pressure.

3. Less is more.

Used to express the view that a minimalist approach to artistic or aesthetic matters is more effective.

- More features don't always come with the better results. Remember that less is more.

4. First we need to...

- First we need to check where we're now standing now.

2 Eco-friendly travel: Why do it? (2022.3.1)

1. crunch the numbers

calculate; process numbers to examine and analyze numbers, especially to determine exactly how much money is available, needed, etc

- I gave up to buy an apartment in the center of Seoul after crunching the numbers.

- When we sat down to crunch the numbers we realized that we couldn't afford a new car.

2. make a difference

make an impact; have a sizable affect

- What should I do to make a difference on my boring life?

- Would it make a difference if I work out everyday?

- A small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's day.

3. vote with one's wallet

to show you like something by choosing to buy it

- There's a TV series to visit and admire the restaurant owners for their good deeds by voting with their wallet.

- I'm going to vote with my wallet and find destinations with high-eco friendly ratings.

4. I never thought,...

- I never thought I'd be a single even at this age.

3 Visiting an amusement park: Let’s get there early (2022.3.2)

1. make the most of something

get the most benefit you can

- If we want to make the most of the day, we should leave soon.

2. have a blast

have a lot of fun

- I had a blast at the amusement park with my girlfriend yesterday.

3. push oneself

doing something uncomfortable and getting out of one's comfort zone; try to challenge oneself to achieve something

- It's time to push myself.

- If you push yourself too much, you could get burnt out.

4. Now that you're,...

- Now that you're married, you should think about starting a family.

4 Electric stove vs. Gas stove: It’s time for an upgrade (2022.3.3)

1. in the market for something

looking to buy something

- I heard you're in the market for a new stove.

- My sister has been in the market for a smartwatch.

- I'm in the market for a new smartphone.

2. have a reservation about something

If you have reservations about something, you are not sure that it is entirely good or right.

- I have a reservation about an electric stove.

- He has a reservation about studying English because he never uses it at work.

3. trade-off

exchange something of value, especially as part of a compromise

- Every decision is a trade-off.

4. For one thing,...

One reason is...; used to introduce one of two or more possible reasons for something, the remainder of which may or may not be stated.

- This laptop isn't a perfect choice for you. For one thing, it's too heavy.

- Celluloid film wasn't perfect – for one thing, it was flammable.

5 Working as a social media manager: My new job title (2022.3.4)

1. live under a rock

lack basic knowledge of current events or popular culture; so separated from mainstream culture; It is used to describe a person who doesn't know something any “normal” human being is supposed to know, usually in relation to some recent events

- Have you been living under a rock?

2. keep up with someone or something

continue a course of action

- Sorry, I don't really keep up with the trends.

- I always strive to keep up with the latest technologies.

3. keep something or someone in mind

remember something

- Keep in mind that this is my dream job; so you're going to hear it a lot.

- It's a quarter to ten. Keep in mind that the meeting is starting at 10'o clock.

4. Did you hear that ~

- Did you hear that Ryan is quitting?

* socials : Socials is just another word for social medias eg: instagram, facebook, snapchat; 인스타그램, 페이스북, 링크드인 등 모든 소셜 미디어 서비스를 통틀어서 말할 때 쓰는 slang

6 Habit stacking for a better you (2022.3.5)

1. string something together

add items to one another to form a series or coherent whole; to connect things together; to create (something) by putting different things together

- Habit stacking is a way of making habits by stringing together new habits on the things you already do.

2. jot something down

write something down often very quickly

- Jot down things you do everyday.

- Do you have a pen to jot down my phone number?

3. jump into something

begin something quickly without much thoughts or plans; start something often enthusiastically and sometimes without enough thoughts

- Don't jump into new trends. You should first see where the wind is coming from.

- Hey, just jump into it and have some fun.

4. Do you feel like...?

1) 생각해 봤어?

2) ~을 원해?

- Do you feel like you should get promoted? (=Did you have the thoughts that you deserve a promotion?)

- Do you feel like eating Korean food tonight? (오늘 저녁으로 한식 먹고 싶어?)

7 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.

8 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!

9 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.

10 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.