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J : Anna, you know the fruit seller near the office? A : Oh, you mean Peat? J : Yeah. He tried to hoodwink me yesterday. I thought the sign for oranges read 3 kilograms for $5. But the 1 in front of the 5 was covered. So it was really $15 for 3 kilograms! A : Wow. He wouldn't try to trick you, would he? In the 1500s, "hoodwink" meant to cover the eyes of someone, like a prisoner, with a hood or ..

J : Anna, are you planting in your garden? A : No! The rabbits dug up my carrots. J : Awe. That's too bad. But why do you seem so happy? A : They also dug up my ring. I lost it last month gardening. J : Well, every cloud has a silver lining. every cloud has a silver lining ; even a bad situation can have a good side, too... even if you can't see it right away. 아무리 안 좋은 상황에서도 한 가지 긍정적인 측면은 있다.

0727 In the United States, researchers launch tests of an experimental vaccine for COVID-19. Thirty thousand people have offered to take part in the study. New coronavirus infection rates are reported rising in Spain, Belgium, and Germany just as Europe seeks to reopen to travelers. China takes control of the former U.S. consulate in Chengdu. In the Philippines, thousands of people opposed to a ..

( as ... adjective ... as ) This book is as interesting as this book. My neighbor's garden is as colorful as mine. These comparisons used to express inequality. This book is not as interesting as this book. My garden is not as colorful as my neighbor's garden.

Having knowledge is a good thing, but this expression seems to go against that idea. A : Okay, Jonathan. Today I am not watching or reading any news the whole day. You know what they say, Ignorance is bliss. B : I hear you, Anna. But it is important to stay informed.

B : Anna, I finally got a chance to watch that video of you and Charlie dancing. You two can really cut a rug. A : Awe, thanks ! We really enjoy doing our thing.

Nothing to Sneeze At https://youtu.be/868rHwrR304?t=23 Hey Anna ! Tell me how the bread-baking contest went ! Jonathan. I didn't win. I should have, but I didn't.... What's that trophy for? Oh this? I came in second. Oh stop! Second place is nothing to sneeze at ! It is when there are only two people in the contest... The phrase "Nothing to Sneeze At" means that something is not small or unimpor..

* To hold backYou should go first. I don't want to hold you back.She wants to move to L.A. but her job is holding her back.He was late and held the meeting back by 20 minutes.I need to hold back on junk food.I tried my best to hold back my tears when my sisters graduated. * 붙잡아 두다. 못하게 하다. 자제 시키다. 먼저 가도 돼. 기다리게 하고 싶지 않아.그 사람은 L.A.로 이사가고 싶지만 직장 때문에 못 가고 있어.그 사람이 늦어서 회의가 20분 연기됐어.나는 불량식품을 자제해야 돼.동..

https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/lets-learn-english-level-2-lesson-29/4423736.html SummaryAnna becomes a fire safety monitor. But will she do a good job? And when will she use her skills? Conversation PENELOPE: Hey, Anna. What are you reading?ANNA: I’m reading about fire safety. Ms. Weaver named me fire safety monitor.PENELOPE: But the only time we have a fire emergency is when someone burn..

내일 뭐해 ?What are you doing tomorrow ?What are you up to tomorrow ?Do you have any plans for tomorrow ?Do you want to hang out tomorrow ? 우리 내일 만나는 거 맞지?Are we still on for tomorrow night ?Are we good for tomorrow ?I'll see you tomorrow ?