190320 Power English 3월호 ①

My uncle used to crack everyone up at family gatherings

I am holding out on my mother about my private things.

To tell you the truth, I don't know whether I love you or not.

But seriously, the recent news is a big problem.

The fight over south and north Korea will be finished after KIM's death.

The jury is still out on the issue of Miss. Jang. But I believe that it become clear.

I considered the pros and cons of going abroad to study and I decided to go Switzerland.

However, the problem is I need to improve my English speaking skill.

Learning English was a real game changer for my trip.

I want to step up my game for writing a article.

Travelling abroad help broaden my horizons.

Did you see the latest her Instagram about food?

You used to cut it close to submit your papers.

If worse comes to worst, You'd better to give up.

I had to move in another room, so I pared down my household.

I don't want to fail like last time.

When I have a conflict against my bother, my father always take side with me.

The police sometimes gives us guilt-trip when we are investigated.

I always distance myself from dogs because I don't like animals.

I hate to say it, but you are not my type.

to top it off   to add information to something as emphasis or finality

The drought lasted three months, and to top it off, the temperatures topped 40 degrees!

 

across the board   applying to every part of something

The new vacation policy applies to everyone across the board.

 

of two minds   simultaneously holding two opposing belief or opinions

The woman was of two minds about dating a very handsome man who didn't have a job.

 

It was the same as it was when I was a kid.

 

on top of the world   triumphantly happy or successful

After Sonya got her dream job, she was on top of the world.

 

go from rags ro riches   to become wealthy after being poor

The real estate investor went from rags to riches after the economic crash of 2008.

 

down to earth   unpretentious; realistic

Even though he was a billionaire, the CEO was a very down-to-earth man.

 

She went from being unknown to being the most famous architect in th world.

 

Scratch the surface   to examine only the bare essence of something

After investigating the company's finances, the FBI realized they had just scratched the surface.

 

raise eyebrows   to cause shock or surprise

The actor's physique in the movie about a boxer raised a lot of eyebrows.

 

come a long way   to make great progress in something

John, you've come a long way from writing bad poems to winning a Pulitzer prize. Congratulations!

 

Back then, it was common to do research in books at the library.