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2016년 9월 8일 목요일

PE 9/1 A Prize Named Tuscany


* see things: to perceive something that isn’t really there; hallucinate
ex> Am I seeing things, or is that a Porsche in your driveway?

* unanimously: without any disagreement
ex> My family unanimously agrees that we should move to another city.

* words fail one: one is unable to describe their thoughts due to emotion
ex> When I saw the mosaic with my own eyes, words failed me.

* you could knock one over with a feather: one is briefly helpless due to surprise or shock
ex> You could’ve knocked me over with a feather when I heard the news.

* I beg to differ: I disagree
ex> I beg to differ: I think this coffee is excellent.
ex> Jason thinks the Herons will win the pennant this year, but I beg to differ.

* fair and square: fairly; honestly; without cheating
ex> Daphne doesn’t believe you won the race fair and square.

Note> In the 16th century “square” meant “fair and honest” so basically the two same words are used for emphasis.

@ Holy crap, Chrissy!  어머나 세상에, 크리시!
Holy cow /Holy Toledo /Holy guacamole

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