Hi
Chuck. It’s barely 9 o’clock and I’m
already frazzled. How is it that you’re
always in a good mood first thing in the morning?
*
barely: 겨우
* frazzled:
기진맥진한
Just
the usual battles with traffic and other drivers. I’ve tried listening to music
on my way in like you suggested, but something on the road always seems to get
me all wound up.
* wound up: stressed; in a state of
agitation
=
uptight; on edge; wired
ex>
Ted gets so wound up when he watches sports on TV that I worry about our
furniture.
I’m a
firm believer in public transit. It’s consistent, costs
less, is better for the planet, and allows you to stay in the pink mentally. You really should give it a whirl.
* firm believer: someone who is certain
in their belief
ex>
Gerry is a firm believer in the power of positive thinking.
* in the pink: in good health
ex>
Three weeks of boot camp left me completely in the pink physically.
ex>
The company was in the pink after consumers discovered how good its new
laptop was.
* give something a whirl: to casually try
something for evaluation purposes
ex>
I thought I’d give this new badminton racket a whirl during our
game today.
Note>
“Give it a shot” is a similar
expression.
Okay,
you've convinced me. I’ll get a one-week pass and put your idea to the test.
It certainly couldn't hurt.
* put something/someone to the test: to
test something or someone thoroughly (to determine maximum abilities)
ex>
Janice spent about two hours putting that car to the test before
deciding to buy it.
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