PE 11/16 Theater for a Good Cause

* miss the boat: to be too late to do something

ex> I know we all wanted to see the exhibition before it ended, but it looks like we’ve missed the boat.

* strike a balance: to achieve a suitable compromise between two or more conditions

ex> The piece strikes a balance between a light, lyrical tone and an intense exploration of darker themes.

* nosebleed section: the highest seats in a performance venue

ex> Because our seats are in the nosebleed section, I brought a radio so we can listen to the game.

Note> This expression is used primarily in the US and Canada. It possibly originated from an episode in the American 1970’s TV comedy Happy Days, when the character “Fonzie” complained that he was getting a nose bleed from climbing up to high seats at a concert.

* modest: not large or luxurious; plain

ex> She lived in a modest apartment in Greenwich Village for most of her life.

* outreach program: a social program intended to help the poor, elderly, homeless, etc.

ex> Our taxes aren’t enough to pay for outreach programs, so I always give a little through their websites.

* the salt of the earth: a worthy person (or people) of high moral integrity

ex> Shannon is the salt of the earth: you can rely on her for anything

Note> This expression is taken from the Bible. In biblical times, salt was very valuable, and was sometimes used to pay people for their work. This practice was the origin of the word salary.

* proceeds: 수익금, 수입

Don’t confuse this noun with the third person singular form of the verb “to proceed.” The pronunciation is different, too: the noun has the emphasis on the first syllable.

ex> Congratulations on selling your old car. What do you plan to do with the proceeds?