* in close proximity: very nearby; right next to
ex> The two families lived in close proximity for decades.
* B.O.: unpleasant human body odor
ex> Mom says Dad had a B.O. problem when they first met.
* noseblind: insensitive to smells due to excessive exposure
ex> Does my apartment smell okay, or am I noseblind?
* cheek by jowl [dƷaʊl]: packed closely together
ex> People were cheek by jowl on the subway this morning.
Note> Chiefly British. The similar expression “cheek to cheek” implies a cozy, romantic situation, while “cheek by jowl” implies rather the opposite, being cramped or crowded.
* rub one the wrong way: to irritate or annoy one
ex> Mark’s insensitive comment rubbed me the wrong way.
* ruffle feathers: to upset or agitate
ex> It will ruffle feathers if we reassign that room to another group.
@ I’ll draw up a little note explaining the situation. 이 상황을 설명하는 쪽지를 작성하겠다.
write /prepare /compose
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