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2016년 6월 10일 금요일

PE 6/10 A Phone for Caroline


* have a point: to have a supportable opinion, 일리가 있다.
ex> I don’t agree with everything John says, but he does have a point.

* wishful thinking: an unrealistic belief in a desired outcome
ex> The idea of finding a simple solution to the conflict is just wishful thinking.

* blow over: to end or be forgotten without consequences
ex> The politician hoped the scandal would blow over.

* be subject to: to be affected by specific conditions; be susceptible
ex> This offer is subject to my being able to get a loan from the bank.

* on the hook: being obligated to pay; in a dangerous or difficult situation
ex> Taxpayers will be on the hook for $15.7 million if the project is approved.

* in the market for something: planning to or needing to acquire something
ex> The repairman said it couldn’t be fixed, so we’re in the market for a new TV.

@ Your phone would have to be shut down at night.  

turned off/powered down/shut off

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