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Beat around the bush

둘러 말하다 (직접적이지 않게 에둘러 말하기)

Avoiding speaking directly about a topic.

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Read between the lines

행간을 읽다 (숨겨진 의미를 파악하다)

To understand the hidden meaning behind what is said or written.

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What is your budget?

예산이 얼마예요? (예산 확인)

Asking about the amount of money set aside for something.

Are we on the same page?

서로 같은 이해를 하고 있는 건가요? (상호 이해 확인)

Checking that everyone has the same understanding.

As a result

그 결과로 (원인-결과 연결)

Introducing the consequence of a previous statement.

Try again

다시 해 보세요. (재시도 격려)

Encouraging a student to make another attempt.

I'll forward your email

이메일을 전달해 드릴게요. (이메일 전달)

Saying you will send someone else's email to another person.

Can we take a break?

잠깐 쉬어도 될까요? (휴식 요청)

Politely asking for a short rest during class.

That's not in the budget

예산에 없는 항목입니다. (예산 초과 거절)

Explaining that there is no money allocated for something.

Empirical evidence suggests

경험적 증거는 ~을 시사한다 (실증 근거 인용)

Using evidence from observation or experiment to support a claim.

On the other hand

반면에 (대조되는 관점 제시)

Introducing a contrasting point of view.

Let's circle back to this

나중에 다시 이 문제로 돌아오죠 (회의 중 주제 보류)

Suggesting to return to a topic at a later point in a meeting.

Due to unforeseen circumstances

예기치 못한 상황으로 인해 (공식 사과/설명 문구)

A formal phrase used to explain an unexpected situation.

Moving forward

앞으로는, 이제부터는 (방향 전환/결정 이후 사용)

Referring to actions or plans from this point onwards.

Please send me the details

자세한 내용을 보내 주세요. (정보 요청)

Asking someone to share detailed information.

I'll get back to you

다시 연락드리겠습니다. (추후 연락 약속)

Promising to contact someone again with an answer.

Let sleeping dogs lie

긁어 부스럼 만들지 마라 (잘 해결된 일을 다시 건드리지 않다)

To avoid reviving old problems or conflicts that have been forgotten.

I'm not finished yet

아직 다 못 했어요. (미완료 표시)

Letting the teacher know you need more time.

What a coincidence!

이런 우연이! (우연의 일치 감탄)

Expressing surprise at an unexpected meeting or event.

Could you give me a hand?

도움 좀 주실 수 있어요? (도움 요청)

Asking someone for assistance with a task.

I'll take care of it

제가 처리할게요. (담당 의사 표현)

Saying you will handle a task or problem.

I am lost

길을 잃었어요. (길 잃음)

Saying you cannot find your way.

Draw a distinction between

~을 구별하다 (개념 구분)

To differentiate clearly between two concepts.

Can you help me?

도와주실 수 있나요? (도움 요청)

Asking someone for assistance.

Risk mitigation strategy

리스크 완화 전략 (위험 관리 접근법)

A plan designed to reduce the impact of potential risks.

Please hold the line

잠시만 기다려 주세요. (전화 대기 요청)

Asking a caller to wait on the phone.

I don't know

모르겠어요. (모름 표현)

Saying that you are not sure about something.

I am sorry

미안해요. (사과)

Apologizing for a mistake or causing trouble.

Me too

저도요. (동의/공감)

Saying you share the same feeling or situation.

I need a taxi

택시가 필요해요. (택시 요청)

Saying you want to get a taxi.

Conversely

반대로, 역으로 (대조적 관점 도입)

Introducing an opposing or contrasting point.

Is that available?

그거 이용 가능한가요? (가용성 확인)

Asking whether a time, product, or resource is free.

What time is it?

몇 시예요? (시간 묻기)

Asking someone for the current time.

Hit the nail on the head

정곡을 찌르다 (정확히 맞는 말을 하다)

To describe exactly what is the matter or correct.

Who is in charge?

누가 담당자예요? (책임자 확인)

Asking who is responsible for something.

I'd like to table this for now

지금은 이 안건을 보류하고 싶습니다 (안건 미룸)

Suggesting to postpone discussion of a topic.

Revisit the proposal

제안서를 다시 검토하다 (재검토 요청)

Suggesting to review a proposal again for improvements.

I have a meeting at two

2시에 회의가 있어요. (일정 안내)

Informing someone of a scheduled meeting.

Could you put that in writing?

서면으로 남겨 주실 수 있나요? (문서화 요청)

Asking someone to confirm something in a written form.

Keep me posted

계속 알려 주세요. (진행 상황 업데이트 요청)

Asking someone to keep you informed of updates.

Let's call it a day

오늘은 여기서 마무리해요. (일과 마감)

Suggesting it is time to stop working for the day.

Turn right

오른쪽으로 도세요. (방향 안내)

Giving or receiving direction to turn right.

Under the weather

몸이 좀 안 좋아요 (아프거나 기분이 좋지 않을 때)

A phrase meaning to feel slightly ill.

I'm on a tight deadline

마감이 촉박해요. (기한 압박 표현)

Saying you have very little time to finish something.

For what it's worth

도움이 될지 모르겠지만 (가치 불확실한 의견 전달)

Introducing a comment you are not sure will be helpful.

Is this the right way?

이쪽으로 가는 게 맞나요? (방향 확인)

Checking whether you are going in the correct direction.

Can I get a receipt?

영수증 주실 수 있나요? (영수증 요청)

Asking for a receipt after a purchase.

The tip of the iceberg

빙산의 일각 (드러난 것은 전체의 극히 일부)

A small visible part of a much larger problem.

Would you like some help?

도움이 필요하세요? (도움 제안)

Offering assistance to someone.

Fiduciary duty

수탁자 의무, 신의성실 의무 (법적 신뢰 관계에서의 의무)

A legal obligation to act in another party's best interest.

Hegemonic discourse

헤게모니적 담론 (지배적 권력이 만들어낸 언어/사상 체계)

A system of ideas and language that reinforces the dominance of a powerful group.

The epistemological underpinnings of

~의 인식론적 기반 (지식의 본질에 관한 기초)

The foundational assumptions about the nature of knowledge behind a theory.

Between the devil and the deep blue sea

진퇴양난 (두 가지 나쁜 선택 사이에 있는 상황)

Caught between two equally unpleasant situations with no easy escape.

The dialectical tension between

~사이의 변증법적 긴장 (헤겔식 대립-통합)

The productive opposition between two contradictory ideas or forces.

In the interest of full disclosure

완전한 투명성을 위해 (공식적 정보 공개)

A phrase used before revealing information in a transparent and honest way.

Listen carefully

잘 들으세요. (주의 집중 요청)

Asking students to pay close attention.

To be honest

솔직히 말하면 (솔직한 의견 전달 시)

Introducing an honest or direct statement.

Let me think about it

잠깐 생각해 볼게요. (사고 시간 요청)

Asking for a moment to think before answering.

Go straight

직진하세요. (방향 안내)

Telling someone to continue in a straight direction.

I'd like to book a room

방을 예약하고 싶어요. (숙박 예약)

Asking to reserve a hotel room.

What's the status?

현재 상황이 어때요? (진행 상황 문의)

Asking for an update on the progress of something.

Let me check my schedule

일정을 확인해 볼게요. (스케줄 확인)

Saying you need to look at your calendar before confirming.

In other words

다시 말해서 (재진술/설명)

Restating something in a clearer or simpler way.

How do you say this in English?

영어로 어떻게 말해요? (영어 표현 문의)

Asking for the English word or phrase for something.

I'm looking forward to it

기대돼요! (기대 표현)

Expressing excitement about something upcoming.

I missed my bus

버스를 놓쳤어요. (교통 문제)

Saying that you were too late to catch the bus.

Can I have the menu?

메뉴판 주실 수 있나요? (메뉴 요청)

Asking a waiter for the menu.

I'll copy you in

참조로 넣어 드릴게요. (이메일 참조 추가)

Saying you will include someone as a CC in an email.

I am tired

피곤해요. (피로 표현)

Saying that you feel exhausted.

Bite the bullet

이를 악물고 참다 (힘든 상황을 견디다)

To endure a painful or difficult situation bravely.

What are you doing?

뭐 하고 있어요? (현재 행동 묻기)

Asking someone what they are currently doing.

To follow up on this

이 건에 대해 후속 조치로 (후속 이메일/연락 서두)

Used to refer back to a previous conversation or email.

In conclusion

결론적으로 (마무리 진술)

Introducing the final summary of an argument or essay.

A blessing in disguise

뜻밖의 행운 (나쁜 것처럼 보이지만 실은 좋은 일)

Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good.

Rest on one's laurels

지난 성공에 안주하다 (과거 업적에 만족하고 노력을 멈추다)

To be so satisfied with past success that you stop trying to improve.

In compliance with regulations

규정을 준수하여 (법규 준수 표현)

Acting in accordance with rules, laws, or guidelines.

It's not my place to say

제가 말할 입장이 아니에요 (개입 자제)

Saying it is not appropriate for you to comment on something.

That's a relief

다행이다! (걱정이 해소된 감정)

Expressing feelings of ease after a worry is resolved.

Can't see the forest for the trees

나무만 보고 숲을 보지 못하다 (세부사항에 빠져 전체를 못 봄)

To be so focused on small details that you miss the bigger picture.

It's up to you

당신에게 달려 있어요. (선택권 상대에게 넘기기)

Saying the decision is the other person's to make.

You're welcome

천만에요. (감사에 대한 답)

A polite response to "thank you".

Once in a blue moon

아주 드물게 (매우 가끔 일어나는 일)

Something that happens very rarely.

I don't like it

싫어요. (싫음 표현)

Expressing that you do not enjoy something.

Good night

잘 자요! (잠자리 인사)

A farewell said before going to bed.

Turn left

왼쪽으로 도세요. (방향 안내)

Giving or receiving direction to turn left.

Do you have a map?

지도 있나요? (지도 요청)

Asking if someone has a map available.

How much is this?

이거 얼마예요? (가격 묻기)

Asking for the price of something.

A recurring theme in the literature

문헌에서 반복적으로 나타나는 주제 (문헌 검토 표현)

A topic or idea that appears consistently across multiple studies.

I understand

이해했어요. (이해 표현)

Saying that you have understood something.

I'd like water, please

물 주세요. (음료 주문)

Politely ordering a glass of water.

Excuse me

실례합니다. (주의 끌기/양해 구하기)

Used to politely get someone's attention.

Raise your hand

손을 드세요. (발언 요청)

Asking students to raise their hand if they want to speak.

Work in pairs

짝과 함께 활동하세요. (짝 활동)

An instruction to do an activity with a partner.

Write it down

받아 적으세요. (필기 요청)

Asking students to write something on paper.

Get cold feet

막판에 겁이 나다/망설이다 (실행 전에 두려워지다)

Becoming nervous and hesitant at the last moment.

Which platform is it?

몇 번 플랫폼이에요? (기차/지하철 승강장 확인)

Asking which platform a train departs from.

I agree with you

당신 말에 동의해요. (동의)

Saying that you share the same opinion as someone.

I feel the same way

저도 같은 생각이에요. (공감)

Expressing that you have the same feelings as someone.

Close your book

책을 닫으세요. (수업 지시)

A classroom instruction to close a textbook.

Cut corners

요령을 부리다, 대충 하다 (절차를 무시하고 쉽게 하다)

To do something quickly and carelessly to save time or money.

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