(84) couch potato // mouse potato

[williamahn]

      (A)  I'm worried about you, Young-soo ,

               is everything alright at home?

            (B)  I guess. I'm just  sort of feeling down these days.

               You know that Sook-hee broke up with me. right?

          (A)  Yeah, but that's no reason to be a couch potato.

                 You need to get out and have some fun.

           Tip)  [1] - 소파(couch)에 앉아 감자칩(potato) 을  먹으며,테레비을 보며, 하루 종일 빈둥대는

                               사람을"couch potato"라고 한다. "mouse potato 는 온 종일 컴프터 앞에 앉아

                               mouse을 만지작 거리며 인터넷이나, 컴프터 게임을 하먼서,시간을 보내는

                               사람을 가르킨다.

                           [2] -  No strings attached// 아무 조건 없이

                               (a)  Is there any way we can get the funding?

                               (b)  Well, I know some sources that can get you the money.

                                     but there may be stipulations.

                               (a)  Actually, we need it with no strings attached. 

                      [3] -  유사표현/ tip on [2]

                                 (1) Is there any way.... ?

                                          [1] Is there any way I can get a discount on the item?

                                                (이 물건을 할인 받을 방법이 없나요?)

                                          [2] Is there any way we can postpone the meeting?

                                                (저희 약속을 연기할수 있을가요?)