2/11 Forgetfulness

DIALOG>> You're getting forgetful these days.

Could I borrow your cell phone? I left mine at home.

You're getting forgetful these days.

I left my phone behind in the cab.
ex> I almost left my son behind at the mall.

RESPONSE>> Talk about episodes that occurred due to your forgetfulness.
I've been getting more forgetful with age.
* with age: 나이가 들면서
ex> My father's been getting forgetful these days.
ex> Wisdom tends to come with age.

I often make some minor slip-ups due to my absentmindedness.
* make a slip-up: 사소한 실수를 하다.
ex> She made a small slip-up on her fist day at work.
ex> My absentmindedness gets worse when I'm stressed.

I often leave home without my cell phone.
ex> He left home without turning the lights off.

I forget birthdays all the time.
ex> She buys small gifts for people all the time.

My forgetfulness has led to more serious consequences at times.

I got chewed out by my boss for that one.
* chew someone out: ~을 호되게 꾸짖다.
ex> I got chewed out by my mom for breaking the curfew.


@ It totally slipped my mind.  완전히 까먹었어.

1. As my mom gets old, she tends to get more forgetful.
2. Try not to make even the smallest slip-ups.
3. I left my bag behind at the restaurant.
4. He got chewed out by his teacher for being late for school.