I must admit that when this came to my attention I was completely taken aback.
* come
to one’s attention: to be made aware of something
ex> It had come to her attention
that the bottom of her dress was in a puddle of water.
* taken
aback: surprised and/or confused
ex> I was taken aback by the
policeman’s rude response when I asked him for directions.
Everything is totally on the the up-and-up! Remember that
sales seminar the company paid for two months ago? I guess it really helped me.
* on
the up-and-up: legitimate, honest
ex> The company was on the
up-and-up, despite rumors to the contrary.
Note> this phrase can also mean “on
the rise.”
ex> Twitter’s value is on the up-and-up.
Relax Grant! Did you think I bought you
in here to give you the axe? I’m here to offer you a
promotion!
* give
someone the axe: to fire someone
= give someone the pink slip; let
someone go; lay someone off
ex> Just before Tom was eligible for
retirement benefits, the company gave him the axe.
Note> This phrase can be used in when
abruptly terminating a relationship, too.
ex> Lisa gave Bill the axe
after seeing him with another woman.
What? Oh my god, you scared me to death!
This conversation seemed completely surreal,
so I didn't know what to think.
* surreal: 아주 이상한, 초현실적인
This is quite an honor! Though I must
say your delivery leaves much to be
desired.
* leave
much to be desired: to be inadequate
ex> The condition of the house leaves
much to be desired, but the price is too good to pass up.
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