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#85 Taking a Position 2

Key Word

walk away: leave freely and without obligation. (힘든 상황·관계를 외면하고) 떠나 버리다

The two sides walked away from the deal when they failed to reach a compromise.

think on your feet: react to events effectively, without prior thought or planning. 재빨리 대응하다.

You can really think on your feet. I would have had no idea of what to do in that situation.

 

ways and means: the methods and resources for achieving something

Our team is looking into the ways and means of exporting the new product line.

 

keep an eye on: on to keep under careful observation, (손상되거나 해를 입지 않도록) ~을 계속 지켜보다

keep 

We need to keep an eye on the situation before entering into an agreement.

Feedback

Original: I'm searching the ways and means of fixing the error.

Better: I'm searching the ways and means to fix the error.

 

Original: Three of them are gathering to discuss something look at a paper.

Better: The three of them are gathered around, disccusing something. They are also looking at a paper.

 

Original: I like to vote at the last time.

Better: I like to vote last.

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