2022.07.05

전화영어

 

 diabetic

ˌdaɪ.əˈbet.ɪk

- a person who has diabetes

 

gorge

ɡɔːdʒ

- to eat until you are unable to eat any more:

 

If you gorge yourself on snacks like that, you won't eat your dinner.

 

customarily

ˌkʌs.təˈmer.əl.i

- in a way that follows the usual or traditional way of doing something:

 

Bells are customarily used to convey the joy of weddings and the sorrow of funerals.

 

Customarily the American flag is flown only from sunrise to sunset on buildings.

 

 

fad

- a style, activity, or interest that is very popular for a short period of time:

 

the latest health fad

 

 

BBC Learning English - The English We Speak

 

treading on eggshells

- this phrase means you are being careful about what you say

 

I had to be so careful with what I said to my ex-girlfriend. The smallest thing made her angry: it was like treading on eggshells.
Ever since my argument with my neighbour about parking, I feel like I've been treading on eggshells.
Since my friend's father died, I don't know what to say to him: it's like treading on eggshells.

 

funny peculiar

- strange or weird

funny ha-ha

- for things which make you laugh

 

A: Martin was late every day last week.
B: That's funny.
A: You mean funny peculiar?
B: Yeah, it's strange. He's always on time.

A: I went to a funeral last week. Everyone there was in a good mood. It was funny. Funny peculiar, I mean.
B: Yeah that does sound a bit odd. But a funeral is a celebration of someone's life.