* come
alive: to be activated, inspired or invigorated
ex> In the evenings, the plaza comes
alive with food vendors and street performers.
* expertise:
skill or knowledge in a specific thing
ex> I need to find a framer with expertise
in mounting fragile historical documents.
* work
for one: to satisfy one’s needs or preferences
ex> My wife wanted to take a cruise
this winter, but I don’t like boats so that didn’t work for me.
ex> Let’s sit down and try to come up
with a schedule that works for you.
* stick
to something: to continue with a regular activity
ex> You won’t get better at playing
the piano unless you can stick to it.
* give
one’s all: to make a complete effort
ex> Our son didn’t win the
competition, but we’re very proud of him for giving his all.
* on
purpose: with intent
Fred apologized to the woman for
staining her coat, even though he didn’t do it on purpose.
* give one the benefit of (the) doubt: (증거가
없어) ~의 말을 믿어 주다
This expression usually takes the form give one the benefit of the doubt, even
though the second “the” is unnecessary for the expression to make sense.
ex> Give her the benefit of the
doubt. She probably didn’t know you were standing right behind her.
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