회화와 문법을 동시에 공부하는 Everyday English VOA 매일 영어 진행에 이은경입니다. 오늘은 누군가를 빈털터리로 만든다는 표현, 대화를 통해 배워보겠습니다.

A: John, I heard you have an audition tomorrow. You should buy a new suit.

K: Are you trying to take me to the cleaners? I've already spent a lot of money preparing for this audition.

A: I get it, auditions can be expensive. Maybe you can find a more affordable suit or consider renting one if possible.

J: Yeah, that's a good idea. Thanks, you are always looking out for me.

A: I'm sure you'll shine regardless of what you wear. Good luck, and break a leg!

John이 오디션이 내일이라 제가 정장 한벌 사야되지 않겠냐고 말했더니, 자신을 빈털터리로 만들려고 하냐는 대답이 돌아왔습니다.

Are you trying to take me to the cleaners?

청소하는 사람에게 데려간다는 것은 옷이 탈탈 털리는 것을 생각하실 수 있죠. 그래서, 무일푼이 된다. 빈털터리가 된다는 뜻 입니다.

또 스포츠 경기에서 상대를 완벽하게 이긴다는 뜻으로도 이 표현을 쓸 수 있습니다. 대화 들어보시죠.

A: John, what are you doing?

J: I’m just practicing my throwing skills. I practice throwing the ball every day.

A: Getting ready for a big game or something?

J: Well, sort of. I'm playing against David tomorrow, and I'm pretty confident. I'll take him to the cleaners for sure.

A: What makes you so sure you'll win?

J: I've been putting in a lot of effort, working on my accuracy and my arm strength. Plus, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.

John이 데이빗과의 스포츠 경기가 내일 있는데, 상대방을 완패시킬 거라고 말했습니다.

I'll take him to the cleaners.

Take someone to cleaners. 두 가지 뜻이 있습니다.

누군가를 빈털터리로 만들다. 스포츠 경기에서 상대방을 완패 시킨다.

She takes him to the cleaners.

대화 내용에 따라 그녀가 그를 빈털터리로 만들었다. 또는 그녀가 그를 완벽하게 이겼다.

She takes him to the cleaners.

She leaves him penniless.

She scored a major triumph in their competition.

She takes him to the cleaners.

대화 느린 속도로 한 번 더 들어보겠습니다.

A: I heard you have an audition tomorrow. You should buy a new suit.

K: Are you trying to take me to the cleaners? I've already spent a lot of money preparing for this audition.

A: I get it, auditions can be expensive. Maybe you can find a more affordable suit or consider renting one if possible.

J: Yeah, that's a good idea. Thanks, you are always looking out for me.

A: I'm sure you'll shine regardless of what you wear. Good luck, and break a leg!

You should buy a new suit.

당신은 정장 한 벌 사야겠어요.

Are you trying to take me to the cleaners?

당신은 나를 빈털터리로 만들려고 하나요?

Maybe you can find a more affordable suit or consider renting one if possible.

affordable suit가격이 적당한 정장이나 renting 대여하는 방법을 찾을 수 있을겁니다.

Thanks, you are always looking out for me.

고맙습니다. You are always looking out for me. Look out for 보살펴 주는 겁니다.

I'm sure you'll shine regardless of what you wear.

당신은 어떤 옷을 입어도 빛날 것을 확신합니다.

그럼, 끝으로 오늘의 표현 Are you trying to take me to the cleaners? 나를 빈털터리로 만들려고 하나요? take someone to the cleaners 기억하시면서 오늘의 대화 한 번 더 들어보겠습니다.

A: I heard you have an audition tomorrow. You should buy a new suit.

K: Are you trying to take me to the cleaners? I've already spent a lot of money preparing for this audition.

A: I get it, auditions can be expensive. Maybe you can find a more affordable suit or consider renting one if possible.

J: Yeah, that's a good idea. Thanks, you are always looking out for me.

A: I'm sure you'll shine regardless of what you wear. Good luck, and break a leg!

Everyday English VOA 매일 영어 오늘은 She takes him to the cleaners. 그녀가 그를 빈털터리로 만들었다. She takes him to the cleaners. 그녀가 그를 완벽하게 이겼다. Take someone to the cleaners 두 가지 뜻 살펴봤습니다.