(283) Why the long face? /왜 시무룩한 얼굴이야

[williamahn]

  (283)  (A) Hey Mike, why the long face?

                  You've been looking a bit blue this weekend.

             (B) Promise not to tell anyone?

                  Jane broke up with me.  I feel terrible.

             (A) Come on, Mike. It's not so bad, is it?

                  It was always just a summer fling, wasn't it?

                  [새론 단어들]

                           =look blue ; 우울해 보이다.

                           =break up with~ ;~와 헤여지다.

                           =summer fling ;한여름 밤의꿈(여름방학이나 휴가 중에 잠시 만나 연애하는 일)

    Tips=[1]= 낙담하게나 우울 한때 입꼬리가 첟지면서 턱이 좀 길어 보이는 얼굴(long face)이 된다.

                       상대방이 우울해 보여 그 이유를 물어볼때 쓸 수 있는 표현이

                       바로 "Why  the long face?)이다

   Tips=[2]= English review

                [ To give (someone) a hand./도움을 주다.]

                    (a) Thank's giving me a hand over the weekend.

                               (주말에 도와 줘서 고마워)

                        (b) No problem. I don't think you could have moved to your new house by yourself.

                               (아냐. 너 혼자서는 이사 못했을거야)

                        (a) You're right. You were definityely a lifesaver.

                               (그러게 말이야 넌 나에게 구세주 였어)

                      [ Similar and related expressions]

                    *** If you ever have a problem and need help,

                             Just me know. I'v got your back.***

                               (.*** 무슨 일이 있거나 도움이 필요하면 나에게 알려줘. 그럼 내가 도와줄게.***