PE 10/3 A New Place to Work Out

I think need to find a new place to work out. My old gym recently changed hands and has developed kind of a seedy vibe.

* change hands: to be acquired by a new owner

ex> This book changed hands a few times before I got it.

* vibe: feeling; atmosphere; impression

ex> I got a good vibe from the candidate we interviewed yesterday.

Why not do your workouts in the park like I do? It gets full marks for cost-effectiveness.

* get full marks: to receive approval

ex> I got full marks for bringing flowers to my mother-in-law.

ex> That country’s government gets full marks for its diplomacy.

The only problem is that I’m a creature of habit. I don’t want to have to change my routine when the weather turns sour.

* creature of habit: one who follows a routine

ex> Dad is a creature of habit, and likes to have dinner at 6:15 every day.

* turn sour: to suddenly go badly; develop problems

ex> The weather turned sour halfway through our picnic.

Note> We also use the word “sour” to describe a certain look on your face. If you have a sour face, you’re probably annoyed, upset, or angry.

Well, new gyms are cropping up everywhere. It shouldn’t be too hard to find one.

* crop up: to appear; occur

ex> If any problems crop up, just call the number on this card.

@ My old gym has developed a seedy vibe.  내가 다니던 헬스장이 기분 나쁜 분위기를 풍기기 시작했어.

shabby /scruffy /run-down