* monetary:
related to money
ex> Not interested in monetary
gain, Doris donated most of her salary to her favorite charity.
* be
at a loss: to not know what to do or say
ex> Your family will be at a loss
if you don’t provide them with clear instructions.
* be
a snap: to be easy
ex> Ivan offered to supply cookies to
the volunteers because baking is a snap with his new oven.
* on
the blink: broken; not functioning
ex> Bob says he won’t be able to
complete the document on time because his computer is on the blink.
* all
the bells and whistles: every available feature, accessory, option, etc
ex> He doesn’t want to buy a car with
all the bells and whistles because he thinks they might affect its
reliability.
* entry-level:
suitable for newcomers; simple, limited, and inexpensive
ex> The employment program is
intended to create more entry-level positons for college graduates.
* sneak up on: ~에게 몰래 다가가다
People, animals, events, and even
abstract concepts can sneak up on one, although the question of intent is
obviously not valid when it is not a creature that is sneaking up. A cat can sneak
up on a bird, or old age can sneak up on a person.
ex> I wish you wouldn’t sneak up
on me like that. You almost gave me a heart attack!
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