PE 3/19 Ban Ki-moon Interview, Part3, "Life in New York"

1. truth be told: 사실대로 말하면 (If the truth must be told), = to be honest, frankly
ex> Truth be told, I never liked working with him and I am glad he got fired.

2. set aside: 남겨 두다, 따로 떼어 두다
ex> Let's set aside a little money every month to save up for a trip around the world.
ex> a room set aside for private study

3. give a new lease on life: 수명을 연장하다, 새 출발의 기회를 주다 (give somebody a new lease of life, British & Australian)
ex> I feel like this job has given me a new lease on life.
ex> The operation was such a success - it really has given her a new lease of life.

* Big Apple: <애칭> 뉴욕 시