* big of you: generous, kind-hearted, self-sacrificial of you
ex> That was big of you to lend your car to your neighbor.
My brother from Chicago just moved here after a difficult breakup, so we’re putting him up while he’s finding his feet.
* put one up: to provide accommodation for one
ex> We’ll be putting my cousin up when she visits here at Christmastime.
ex> I know it’s short notice, but could you put me up for a few days?
* find one’s feet: to achieve or regain a stable existence
ex> Our oldest son has had difficulty finding his feet.
* black sheep: a family or group member who does not fit and is seen as a problem or embarrassment
ex> My cousin Todd was the black sheep in our family when he was a teenager.
I guess he is, but I feel for him because he always ota bum rap from our parents. He’s just a very sensitive guy - that’s all.
* feel for one: to sympathize with one
ex> I feel for you, but I don’t have any extra money to lend you right now.
* bum rap: an unfair accusation, criticism, or punishment
ex> It was a bum rap that the whole class was punished for one student’s actions.
@ We’re sleeping in our living room for the time being. 우리는 당분간 거실에서 자야 돼.
for now. /at the moment. /these days.
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