9/22 A Convincing Guest
I see you’re here on your own at this villa.
* on one’s own: alone
ex> I can’t believe you built this cottage on your own.
Yes, and I’m in my element: I have a good book, a comfortable chair, and this magnificent view is the icing on the cake.
* in one’s element: in a place or performing an activity that is very suitable to one’s interests and/or abilities
ex> Your son is obviously in his element at the Science Center.
* icing on the cake: an additional benefit to a good situation
ex> The flight was great, and being upgraded was the icing on the cake.
So I can’t sway you to join a few of us on a scenic, tasty, unforgettable, winery bike tour through the world-famous Chianti region?
* sway: to convince; persuade
ex> This ad will sway viewers to try our product.
ex> Do you think we could sway Roger to join us?
* make a good case: to give convincing reasons
ex> The engineers made a good case for modifying the structure.
I can’t believe I’m on the verge of leaving this perfect setting to go on a bike ride with total strangers.
* on the verge of: close to doing or beginning something
ex> That constant noise put me on the verge of screaming.
@ Nothing could coerce me to leave this spot. 내가 이 자리를 떠나도록 강요할 수 있는 건 아무것도 없다
drive ~ /force ~ /compel ~
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