2022.05.17

전화영어

 

utensil

/juːˈten.sɪl/

- a tool with a particular use, especially in a kitchen or house:

 

In the drawer was a selection of kitchen utensils - spoons, spatulas, knives, and whisks.

 

adept

/əˈdept/

- having a natural ability to do something that needs skill:

 

She's very adept at dealing with the media.

 

BBC Learning English - The English We Speak

 

a spanner in the works

- if someone throws a spanner into the works, it means they do something to spoil a plan or make it more complicated.

 

The budget cuts have thrown a real spanner in the works for the future of the project.

 

all the trimmings

- it means all the extra things that traditionally come with something to make it more special

 

 

In my family, we have always had Christmas with all the trimmings, so we have a Christmas tree, decorations, gifts, Christmas songs, silly Christmas games and, most importantly, Christmas lunch.

 

When I get married, I want a perfect wedding with all the trimmings.