* couldn’t/can’t
help but: could not prevent or avoid
ex> Excuse me, but I couldn’t help
but overhear that you’re looking for the same address we are.
* for
fear: out of concern that the specified outcome could occur
ex> He never drove in winter for
fear that his precious truck would rust.
* questionable:
unlikely to be true or honorable
ex> Nate’s brother has some questionable
ideas about the origin of the universe.
* play
the field: to date multiple people without committing to anyone
ex> Are you planning to play the
field while we’re studying at different colleges?
Note> This comes from horse racing
where people can reduce their risk of losing by betting on more than one horse.
If they bet on all the horses, they would be literally playing the field…
displaying an interest in lots of different horses.
* chick
magnet: someone or something that strongly attracts women
ex> I actually enjoyed walking your
puppy because he’s a real chick magnet.
* diamond
in the rough: someone or something whose positive qualities are hidden by a
rough appearance
ex> My friend Barb can walk into any
antique store and come out with a diamond in the rough.
* player: 바람둥이
ex> Some people had warned me that he
was a player, and it turned out to be true.
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