Body Talk: Mastering Common English Idioms바디 토크: 자주 쓰는 영어 숙어 마스터하기
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EN: Use 'for' to indicate the purpose or the intended recipient of something.
한국어: 전치사 'for'는 어떤 것의 용도, 목적 또는 대상자를 나타낼 때 사용합니다.
This book is for my sister.
이 책은 제 여동생에게 주는 것입니다.
EN: 'Let's Talk in English' is a famous English learning magazine in Taiwan. In English, dates are often formatted as Month + Year (e.g., May 2026).
EN: The phrase 'on your mind' is used to ask about someone's thoughts, especially when they seem worried or preoccupied.
한국어: 구문 'on your mind'는 누군가의 생각, 특히 상대방이 무언가 걱정하거나 고민하고 있을 때 물어보는 데 사용됩니다.
You look sad. Is something on your mind?
슬퍼 보이네요. 무슨 걱정거리가 있나요?
EN: In Western culture, asking 'What's on your mind?' is a common way to show empathy. It invites the other person to share their feelings without being too intrusive.
EN: The relative clause 'that use parts of the body' acts like an adjective to describe the noun 'idioms'.
한국어: 관계절 'that use parts of the body'는 형용사처럼 앞에 나오는 명사 'idioms'(관용구)를 수식합니다.
I have a friend that lives in London.
저는 런던에 사는 친구가 한 명 있습니다.
EN: English often uses body parts to express emotions or situations because they are relatable and easy to visualize, such as 'on your mind' or 'butt heads'.
EN: The phrase 'get something off your chest' is an idiom meaning to talk about something that has been worrying you or making you feel guilty.
한국어: 구문 'get something off your chest'는 '속마음을 털어놓다' 또는 '고민을 털어놓다'라는 뜻의 관용구로, 걱정이나 죄책감을 느끼는 일을 말로 표현하는 것을 의미합니다.
I felt much better after I got the secret off my chest.
그 비밀을 털어놓은 후에 훨씬 마음이 가벼워졌습니다.
EN: The idiom 'get something off your chest' comes from the idea that keeping a secret or a worry feels like a physical weight pressing on your chest. Speaking it aloud 'removes' that weight.
EN: The 'If' structure is used to describe a general truth or a condition and its result. When 'if' starts the sentence, we use a comma to separate the two parts.
한국어: 'If'로 시작하는 구문은 일반적인 사실이나 조건과 그 결과를 설명하는 데 사용됩니다. 'if'가 문장 맨 앞에 올 때는 두 절을 구분하기 위해 쉼표를 사용합니다.
If you are hungry, you can eat an apple.
배가 고프면, 사과 하나를 먹을 수 있습니다.
EN: The idiom 'on your mind' is very common in English to express that someone is preoccupied with a specific thought or problem, often implying a degree of concern.
EN: The 'If' conditional is used to describe a general truth or a likely situation. Use 'If' + [present tense], [present tense].
한국어: 'If' 조건문은 일반적인 사실이나 가능성이 높은 상황을 설명하는 데 사용됩니다. 문장 구조는 If + [현재형 동사], [현재형 동사]입니다.
If you eat too much candy, your teeth hurt.
사탕을 너무 많이 먹으면 이가 아플 것입니다.
EN: The idiom 'butt heads' comes from the behavior of animals like rams or goats that physically hit their heads together when fighting for dominance. In English, it's a common way to describe two people who are both stubborn and refuse to change their minds.
EN: The 'If... it's...' structure is used to define the meaning of a term or describe a general truth.
한국어: 'If... it's...' 구문은 어떤 용어의 의미를 정의하거나 일반적인 사실을 설명하는 데 사용됩니다.
If a car is fast, it's fun to drive.
차가 빠르면 운전하는 것이 재미있습니다.
EN: The idiom 'costs an arm and a leg' dates back to the 20th century. It implies that the price is so high that you would have to sacrifice something as essential as a limb to pay for it.
EN: The 'If... (then)...' structure is used to talk about things that are generally true or likely to happen. When the 'if' part happens, the second part follows.
한국어: 'If... (then)...' 구문은 일반적으로 일어나는 상황이나 사실을 설명하는 데 사용됩니다. '만약' 부분이 일어나면, 그 결과가 뒤따릅니다.
If you eat too much candy, you get a stomachache.
사탕을 너무 많이 먹으면 배가 아플 것입니다.
EN: The idiom 'get under someone's skin' creates a vivid image of something irritating that you can't easily remove, much like an itch or a splinter. It is a common way to describe persistent annoyance.
EN: In English, nouns can be used to label specific sections or parts of a text, often followed by a letter or number to show sequence.
한국어: 영어에서 명사는 텍스트의 특정 섹션이나 부분을 표시하는 데 사용될 수 있으며, 보통 순서를 나타내기 위해 문자나 숫자가 뒤에 옵니다.
Part B
B 부분
EN: In language learning materials like 'Let's Talk in English', lessons are often divided into 'Conversation A' and 'Conversation B' to separate different parts of a daily dialogue.
EN: The word 'pretty' can be used as an adverb meaning 'quite' or 'very' to describe an adjective.
한국어: 단어 'pretty'는 '꽤' 또는 '제법'이라는 뜻의 부사로 사용되어 형용사를 수식할 수 있습니다.
The weather is pretty hot today.
오늘 날씨가 꽤 덥습니다.
EN: In Western culture, noticing someone is 'quiet' is often a way to show concern and open a conversation about their feelings.
EN: To turn a statement with 'is' into a question, we move 'Is' to the beginning of the sentence.
한국어: 'is'가 포함된 평서문을 의문문으로 바꾸려면 'Is'를 문장 맨 앞으로 이동합니다.
Is the food good?
음식이 맛있나요?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Is everything okay?' is a common way to show empathy when someone acts differently than usual, like being too quiet.
EN: The phrase 'need to' is used to express a necessity or something that is important to do. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
한국어: 'need to'는 필요성이나 반드시 해야 할 일을 표현할 때 사용합니다. 뒤에는 동사 원형이 옵니다.
I need to buy some milk.
저는 우유를 좀 사야 합니다.
EN: The idiom 'get something off one's chest' comes from the idea that keeping a secret or a worry feels like a heavy weight pressing on your chest. Telling someone makes that weight go away.
EN: The phrase 'on your mind' is used to ask about someone's worries or thoughts. It functions as a prepositional phrase describing the subject.
한국어: 구문 'on your mind'는 누군가의 걱정이나 생각을 물어볼 때 사용됩니다. 주어의 상태를 설명하는 전치사구 역할을 합니다.
Is something on your mind?
무슨 걱정거리가 있나요?
EN: In Western culture, asking 'What's on your mind?' is a common way to show empathy. It invites the other person to share their feelings without being too intrusive.
EN: In casual conversation, people often use noun phrases instead of full sentences to answer questions. Here, the speaker identifies the source of their worry without using a verb like 'is' or 'bothers me'.
한국어: 일상 대화에서 사람들은 완전한 문장 대신 명사구를 직접 사용하여 질문에 답하는 경우가 많습니다. 여기서 화자는 걱정의 원인을 직접 지적하며 '이다'나 '나를 괴롭히다'와 같은 동사를 생략합니다.
My new job and the long hours.
제 새 직업과 긴 근무 시간입니다.
EN: In many Western cultures, neighbors having frequent loud parties is a common source of conflict. It is often expected to talk to the neighbor directly before involving authorities.
EN: The Present Perfect tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to show an action that happened recently and is important to the current conversation.
한국어: 현재완료(have/has + 과거분사)는 여기서 최근에 발생했고 현재 대화와 관련된 행동을 나타내는 데 사용됩니다.
She has finished her homework.
그녀는 이미 숙제를 끝냈습니다.
EN: In many Western cultures, neighbors often host parties, but there are social expectations regarding noise levels and frequency. If a neighbor throws parties too often (like twice a week), it is considered polite to talk to them directly before complaining to authorities.
EN: The present continuous tense (be + verb-ing) is used here to describe a situation that is currently happening and causing a continuous feeling of annoyance.
한국어: 현재진행형(be 동사 + 동사-ing)은 여기서 현재 진행 중이며 지속적으로 사람을 괴롭히는 상황을 설명하는 데 사용됩니다.
The loud noise is getting under my skin.
그 소음 때문에 정말 마음이 괴롭습니다.
EN: The idiom 'get under someone's skin' creates a vivid image of something irritating you so much that it feels like it's crawling beneath your skin. It can mean someone is annoying you or, less commonly, that you are becoming obsessed with someone.
EN: Negative questions are used to confirm something you think is true or to show surprise.
한국어: 부정 의문문은 자신이 사실이라고 생각하는 것을 확인하거나 놀라움을 표현할 때 사용됩니다.
Don't you want to go home?
집에 가고 싶지 않으세요?
EN: In Western culture, parties are a common way to socialize. Asking 'Don't you like parties?' might express surprise because many people enjoy them as a way to relax.
EN: The auxiliary verb 'do' is used here to avoid repeating the main verb 'like' from the previous question. It emphasizes that the statement is true.
한국어: 조동사 'do'는 여기서 앞 문장의 질문에 나온 동사 'like'를 반복하지 않기 위해 사용되며, 그 사실이 사실임을 강조합니다.
I don't eat meat, but my sister does.
저는 고기를 먹지 않지만, 제 여동생은 먹습니다.
EN: In English conversations, repeating the same verb can sound redundant. Using 'do' or 'does' makes the speech sound more natural and fluent.
EN: Use 'be tired of' to express that you are bored with or annoyed by something that has been happening for a long time.
한국어: 'be tired of'는 오랫동안 계속된 어떤 일에 대해 지루하거나 짜증이 나는 것을 표현할 때 사용합니다.
I'm tired of eating the same food every day.
저는 매일 같은 음식을 먹는 것에 지쳤습니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing personal boundaries regarding noise and privacy is common. Using 'I'm tired of...' is a direct way to voice frustration in a personal conversation.
EN: The Present Perfect tense (Have + past participle) is used to ask if someone has done something at any time up until now.
한국어: 현재완료(Have + 과거분사)는 상대방이 지금까지 어떤 일을 해 본 적이 있는지 물어볼 때 사용됩니다.
Have you seen that movie?
그 영화를 본 적이 있나요?
EN: In Western culture, direct communication is often encouraged. If someone is bothered by a neighbor's behavior, it is common to ask if they have spoken to the person directly to resolve the issue.
EN: Use 'not yet' to say that something expected has not happened up to this moment.
한국어: 'not yet'은 기대했던 일이 아직까지 발생하지 않았음을 말할 때 사용합니다.
I haven't finished my homework yet.
저는 아직 숙제를 끝내지 못했습니다.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Not yet' implies that you intend to do the action in the future, which sounds more positive than a simple 'No'.
EN: In English, nouns like 'Conversation' are often followed by a letter or number to label a specific section or part of a series.
한국어: 영어에서 'Conversation'(대화)과 같은 명사 뒤에는 특정 장이나 시리즈의 일부를 표시하기 위해 문자나 숫자가 오는 경우가 많습니다.
Please look at Question 2.
두 번째 문제를 보세요.
EN: In language learning materials like 'Let's Talk in English', dialogues are typically divided into sections (A, B, C) to help students follow the lesson progression.
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to give a command or strong encouragement. It starts with a base verb and usually omits the subject 'you'.
한국어: 이것은 명령이나 강한 격려를 표현하는 데 사용되는 명령문입니다. 동사 원형으로 시작하며, 주어 'you'는 보통 생략됩니다.
Try it!
한번 해 보세요!
EN: In Western culture, being direct about one's feelings is often encouraged to resolve conflicts, which is why the speaker uses a strong imperative to motivate their friend.
EN: The phrase 'be going to' is used to predict a future result based on the current situation.
한국어: 「be going to」는 현재 상황을 바탕으로 미래에 일어날 결과를 예측할 때 사용됩니다.
It is going to rain soon.
비가 곧 내릴 것 같습니다.
EN: In English, using 'just' in this context emphasizes that the outcome is inevitable if the person doesn't take action.
EN: The phrase 'want to' is used to express a desire or intention. In negative sentences, we use 'don't want to' followed by the base form of a verb.
한국어: 'want to'는 욕구나 의도를 표현하는 데 사용됩니다. 부정문에서는 'want to' 앞에 'don't'를 붙이고, 뒤에는 동사 원형을 사용합니다.
I don't want to go to the party.
저는 파티에 가고 싶지 않습니다.
EN: The idiom 'butt heads' comes from the way animals like rams or goats hit their heads together when fighting. It is a common way to describe two people who strongly disagree and argue.
EN: Use 'How often' at the beginning of a sentence to ask about the frequency of an action.
한국어: 문장 시작 부분에 'How often'을 사용하여 어떤 행동이 얼마나 자주 일어나는지(얼마나 자주) 물어봅니다.
How often do you go to the gym?
얼마나 자주 헬스장에 가나요?
EN: In English, 'throw a party' is a very common idiomatic expression meaning to host or organize a party, rather than using the more formal word 'organize'.
EN: Use 'times a week' to describe how often something happens (frequency). For 'one time' use 'once', and for 'two times' use 'twice'.
한국어: '횟수 + a week'를 사용하여 어떤 일이 얼마나 자주 일어나는지(빈도)를 설명합니다. 일주일에 한 번은 'once', 두 번은 'twice', 세 번 이상은 숫자에 'times'를 붙입니다.
I go to the gym three times a week.
저는 일주일에 세 번 헬스장에 갑니다.
EN: In Western cultures, neighbors usually value their peace and quiet. Throwing parties 'twice a week' is considered very frequent and often leads to complaints or 'butting heads' with neighbors.
EN: The modal verb 'must' is used here to express a strong deduction or a logical conclusion about a situation.
한국어: 조동사 'must'는 여기서 어떤 상황에 대한 강한 추측이나 논리적 추론을 표현할 때 사용되며, '분명히 ~일 것이다'라는 뜻입니다.
He must be very tired after the party.
그는 파티가 끝난 후에 분명히 피곤할 것입니다.
EN: The idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' dates back to the 20th century. It paints a picture of a price so high that you would have to give up parts of your body to pay for it. It is a very common way to say something is overpriced in casual English.
EN: The phrase 'the point is' is used to introduce the most important fact or the main reason for something in a conversation.
한국어: 구문 'the point is'는 대화에서 가장 중요한 사실이나 주요 이유를 소개할 때 사용되며, '핵심은'이라는 뜻입니다.
The point is we need to save money.
핵심은 우리가 돈을 절약해야 한다는 것입니다.
EN: In Western culture, the home is considered a private sanctuary. When neighbors are too loud, it is seen as a significant violation of personal space and peace, which is why the speaker emphasizes 'my own house'.
EN: The phrase 'It's time to + verb' is used to say that the right moment for an action has arrived.
한국어: 구문 'It's time to + 동사'는 어떤 행동을 할 때가 되었거나 해야 할 때임을 말할 때 사용됩니다.
It's time to go to bed.
잠자리에 들 시간입니다.
EN: In Western culture, 'it's time to talk' often implies a serious conversation to resolve a conflict or problem, rather than just casual chatting.
EN: Use 'how + subject + verb' to describe a feeling or a situation as an object of a sentence.
한국어: 'how + 주어 + 동사'를 사용하여 느낌이나 상황을 문장의 목적어로 설명합니다.
She knows how I feel.
그녀는 제 기분을 알고 있습니다.
EN: In Western culture, direct communication is often encouraged to resolve conflicts. Expressing your feelings clearly is seen as a healthy way to handle problems with neighbors or friends.
IPA 발음, 정의, 예문, 인터랙티브 퀴즈가 포함된 핵심 단어입니다.
문맥 속: 관용구; 숙어
문맥 속: 비싼
문맥 속: 속상한; 화난
문맥 속: 이웃
문맥 속: 계획하다; 준비하다
문맥 속: 자주
문맥 속: 더 화난 (angry의 비교급)
문맥 속: 휴식하다
유형 태그, 이중 언어 정의, 사용 설명, 예문이 포함된 구문입니다.
To tell someone about something that has been worrying you or making you feel guilty for a long time.
속마음을 털어놓다; 마음의 짐을 덜다
To be worrying or thinking about something.
마음에 걸리다; 염두에 두다
To disagree strongly with someone.
의견이 충돌하다; 맞서다
To be extremely expensive.
매우 비싸다; 거금이 들다
To annoy or bother someone very much.
신경을 건드리다; 화나게 하다