미국인들이 쓰는 생활 속 영어 ( 바라빙 영어 )

Holly had promised Molly and Dolly that she would join them the next day. So the two ladies went to Bermuda without Holly.

Unfortunately, Holly wasn't able to make it to Bermuda. She felt bad that she ruined the plan. Although Holly and Dolly were disappointed, they had a pleasant time in Bermuda.

Molly, Holly, and Dolly have been best friends since elementary school. Like sisters, they used to do everything together. And many people think they are sisters because their names rhyme.

Now, the three ladies are in their 30s. Molly and Holly live in the same city, while Dolly lives in the suburbs. On the first Saturday of the month, they meet and catch up.

This month, Molly, Holly, and Dolly had a special plan. They booked a trip to Bermuda. It would have been their first overseas trip together. But Holly couldn't go due to personal reasons.

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Sibling 1: Can I borrow a few bucks from you?

Sibling 2: A few bucks? What do you need it for?

Sibling 1: I can't tell you. Come on, I just need twenty bucks.

Sibling 2: Just twenty bucks? If you don’t tell me, then I won't lend you any money.

Sibling 1: I'll pay back next Sunday. More importantly, I'll add five dollars to the principal.

Sibling 2: I think we have a deal. But you'd better not break your word.

break one's word (약속을 어기다)

예문: She's notorious for breaking her word. 그녀는 약속을 어기는 것으로 악명이 높다.

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Sibling 1: Can I borrow a few bucks from you?

Sibling 2: A few bucks? What do you need it for?

Sibling 1: I can't tell you. Come on, I just need twenty bucks.

Sibling 2: Just twenty bucks? If you don’t tell me, then I won't lend you any money.

Sibling 1: I'll pay back next Sunday. More importantly, I'll add five dollars to the principal.

Sibling 2: I think we have a deal. But you'd better not break your word.

Ryan was engaged to Natalie, the love of his life. They had planned a beautiful wedding ceremony and a banquet on the beach. Over two hundred guests were invited to the event.

Before the wedding, Ryan wanted to reveal a secret to Natalie. He had never told her that he has a young son. (When Ryan was in college, his ex-girlfriend gave birth to their son. But they mutually agreed to separate.) So one week before the wedding, Ryan went to Natalie's place to spill the beans. But she wasn't home.

Ryan called Natalie on her cellphone. But she didn't answer the call. That night, Ryan received a text message from Natalie. She wrote: "How dare you lie to me! If you had told me, I would have forgiven you. I'm calling off the wedding. And I don't want to see you again. "

break up (with someone): (-랑) 헤어지다

She broke up with her boyfriend because he cheated on her.

남자친구가 바람을 피워서 그녀는 그와 헤어졌다.

We broke up. 우리 헤어졌어.

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Friend 1: Did you hear Jae-min is going to the army next month?

Friend 2: It's about time. He's turning twenty-six next year.

Friend 1: His girlfriend must be heartbroken.

Friend 2: I don't think she's heartbroken. Haven't you heard?

Friend 1: About what? Am I missing out on something?

Friend 2: The girlfriend, I mean the ex-girlfriend, is going overseas to study. So, they broke up last month.

Hye-jin is not a punctual person. In fact, she is late to most engagements. And she usually procrastinates on her projects and reports.

Last Thursday, Hye-jin had to attend a weekly meeting at her company. She was scheduled to give a presentation in front of the CEO. So she left home fifteen minutes earlier than usual.

After Hye-jin arrived at the company building, she went to get a cup of joe on the lobby floor. As she was enjoying some latte, she received a phone call from her boss, Da-bin. Dabin told Hye-jin that the elevators were out of service. Hye-jin quickly left the cafe and ran for the staircase.

Hye-jin’s office is located on the 22nd floor.

Friend 1: Happy birthday, buddy. Here you go. It's something small, but I hope you like it.

Friend 2: A gift for me? You shouldn't have. Can I open it now?

Friend 1: Suit yourself. It's yours.

Friend 2: Wow, it's a fragrance. I've always wanted it. Thanks a million.

Friend 1: But, save the birthday card for later. We don't want to get emotional.

Friend 2: Okay. I'll read it later. I might break down in tears.

Abe used to be a mechanic, but now he runs a French bistro in downtown Atlanta. To open the restaurant, he invested his own money and took out a bank loan. In total, he spent roughly $200,000 on the establishment. Since opening day, Abe's bistro has been doing very well. He has a steady number of patrons on weekdays. On Saturday nights, the restaurant is fully booked. At this pace, Abe expects to make $150,000 in the first year. This amount will be enough to pay off his loan. And if everything goes well, he will make a profit in no time.

본전치기를 하다, 본전을 찾다 , 손이익 없이 끝나다

예문: My business should break even in eight months.

나의 사업은 8개월 안에 본전을 찾아야 한다.

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Buyer: May I know the price of this vending machine?

Seller: It-s eight grand including tax.

Buyer: My goodness. Eight thousand? But it-s not even the latest model.

Seller: But, it can hold up to twenty different items. That means, you break even faster than other machines.

Buyer: That sounds reasonable. Well, thanks for the info. I’ll get back to you after I consult with my boss.

Seller: Sure. This is my business card. You can reach me at this number.