* what you see is what you get: the present
situation or item will not change or be added to
ex>
I’m sorry if you don’t like the looks of dinner, but what you see is what
you get.
Note>
This expression became a popular acronym during the early personal computing
era. Spelled WYSIWYG and pronounced “wizzy-wig,” it referred to software that
allowed the user to see exactly what something would look like when it was
printed.
* at the risk of: without wanting to upset
or offend
ex>
At the risk of seeming ungrateful, this is more fruit than I could ever
possibly eat.
ex>
At the risk of upsetting the bride, I’m going to tell a little story about
how we met.
* letdown: a disappointment
ex>
As captain, she had to find a way to prevent her team’s loss from becoming a
damaging letdown.
* chicken out: to change one’s mind about
doing something because one is afraid
ex>
Bernice convinced Gary to go skydiving with her, but he chickened out
when they got there.
Note>
Chickens are often regarded as fearful animals, but this expression may
originate from an ancient Roman religious tradition of reading omens before
going into battle. It was feared and considered to be an omen that the battle
would not go well if a chicken refused to eat grain the evening before.
* hang on for dear life: to hold onto
something as tightly as possible to avoid falling
Ex>
The subway here is very smooth, but you have to hang on for dear life on
some of the buses.
* glutton for punishment: one who
willingly performs tasks that others find difficult or unpleasant
ex>
You must be a glutton for punishment to want to work full time while
trying to earn your degree.
* chill:
편안한, 여유있는
This
usage of this word is a contemporary informal expression. In most other
contexts, chill is a noun meaning “a sensation of coldness” and a verb meaning “to
make something cold.”
ex>
She’s very chill, so I don’t think it’ll be a problem as long as you let
her know what’s happening.
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