* compromise:
to reach an agreement through all parties making concessions
ex> We came to an agreement after we
both compromised.
ex> Do you think you two can compromise
on when to use the bathroom?
* hot
stuff: a person or thing that is currently very interesting or attractive
ex> Mark thinks he’s hot stuff
now that he’s met a movie star.
Note> This also describes a man or
woman who is considered sexually attractive.
* hold
one’s own: to be competent; retain one’s position
ex> Honey can hold her own at
tennis.
ex> The small nation has been holding
its own among other exporters.
* rigid:
inflexible; unwilling to accept alternatives
ex> My dad has a rigid sense
of duty.
ex> A structure that is too rigid
is more likely to break.
* stand
up for: to defend; speak or act in support of something
ex> Your big brother will always stand
up for you.
* cop
to something: to admit to doing something wrong
ex> You won’t be punished for
breaking the glass if you cop to it.
Note> The word “cop” is an informal
word for police officer. If you use the phrase “cop it” (British English), it
means to be punished or spoken to angrily because you’ve done something wrong.
* Today’s Expression> I’ve changed
my mind.: 나 생각을 바꿨어
= I’ve altered my thinking.
= I’ve reversed my position.
= I’ve reconsidered the situation.
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