Meaning
"I’m on"은 영어에서 주로 "나는 ~에 있다" 또는 "나는 ~중이다"라는 의미로 사용됩니다. 이 표현은 어떤 상태나 활동에 참여하고 있음을 나타내는 데 유용합니다.
예를 들어, "I’m on a call"이라고 하면 "나는 전화 통화 중이야"라는 뜻이 됩니다. 이와 같이 "I’m on" 뒤에 특정 상황이나 활동을 덧붙여 현재 하고 있는 일이나 상태를 설명할 수 있습니다.
"I’m on"은 또한 교통수단이나 기술 플랫폼에도 사용할 수 있습니다. 예를 들어, "I’m on the bus"는 "나는 버스를 타고 있어"라는 의미이며, "I’m on social media"는 "나는 소셜 미디어를 사용하고 있어"라는 뜻으로 사용됩니다.
이처럼 "I’m on"은 일상생활에서 매우 자주 쓰이는 표현으로, 다양한 상황에서 현재의 상태나 활동을 간단하게 설명할 수 있는 유용한 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- I’m on your side.
- I’m on a diet.
- I’m on a coffee break.
- I’m on the daily grind.
- I’m on a strict budget.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m on your side.
Situation 1
The cashier says I didn’t pay for my groceries.
Did you pay in cash?
Yes, I got a receipt too.
Listen, I’m on your side.
You should show them the receipt.
당신은 그들에게 영수증을 보여줘야 해요.
Situation 2
My mom says I’m always late for school.
But you’re always at school before me.
Right? I get so mad when she uses “always”.
I’m on your side, you should talk to her.
02
I’m on a diet.
Situation 1
Do you want to have brunch on Sunday?
I’d love to but I’m on a diet.
Diet? Why?
Too many late night drinking and binge eating lately.
Situation 2
I’m going to Hawaii next month.
How lovely.
That’s why you went shopping for swimwear!
그래서 수영복을 사러 갔구나!
Yes, I’m on a diet to fit into them.
Don’t worry, you’ll look great.
03
I’m on a coffee break.
Situation 1
Could we look at this document together?
Oh, I’m on a coffee break right now.
Ok, let me know when you get back and we can go over it together.
Sure thing.
Situation 2
Did the lawyer call back?
Yes he called around 2pm.
Can we meet and discuss the call?
Of course.
I’m on a coffee break but I’ll be back in 5 minutes.
저는 커피 휴식 중이지만 5분 후에 돌아올게요.
04
I’m on the daily grind.
Situation 1
Hey, how’s it going?
Not too bad. What’s up?
Nothing much.
Just wondering what you’re up to
그냥 뭐하고 계신지 궁금해서요.
I’m on the daily grind.
Situation 2
Can you call me when you have a chance?
I’m on the daily grind now.
Oh, when are you done work?
I’m off at 6.
05
I’m on a strict budget.
Situation 1
I’ve been looking at buying a new car.
Really?
Can you afford it?
그걸 감당할 수 있어?
Not really, I’m on a strict budget.
Maybe you should wait and save up.
Situation 2
I can’t wait to go shopping later!
Are you going to buy those new shoes?
I want to but I’m on a strict budget.
Me too.
Let’s try not to overspend today.
오늘은 너무 많이 쓰지 않도록 해요.
Writer’s Note
Let’s look at similar meanings and how "I’m on your side" came to be. Suppose there is a square boundary, physically you can be on one side compared to the other side. You may be on the right side or left side. Now, when you agree or believe in someone’s argument or dispute you can "side" with someone, in which case, you can use "To side with someone". When using "I’m on your side" it connotes loyalty and companionship in interpersonal contexts. Hey, practice makes perfect so write about a time when you or someone close to you has been misunderstood or been treated unfairly. Is there a time when you have expressed this to a friend or when a friend has said this to you? Leave us a comment below!
Depending on the situation, you may want to use "I should go on a diet", "I need/want to go on a diet", "I can’t go on a diet". People seem to need/want to go on a diet at certain seasons of the year or before a big event or holiday. "I’m on a diet" is a pretty straight forward expression and commonly used nowadays because of growing pressure on outward appearance. There are thousands of different ways to diet and it can be difficult to incorporate one into your lifestyle. Biological determinants, location, religious beliefs, cost or income, and availability/accessibility are just a few of the factors that may affect one’s diet.
Is there a time when you decided that you needed to go on a diet? Leave a comment below!
당신이 다이어트가 필요하다고 결심했던 때가 있나요? 아래에 댓글을 남겨주세요!
Don’t we all need a break from something we were focusing on? If you’re in school, you’ll have breaks throughout the day like recess or study breaks. But if you’re at work, there aren’t set times when you can have a break. A coffee break is a short period of time, usually in the morning or afternoon, when you stop working and have a cup of coffee. Try texting or saying that you’re on a coffee break the next time someone asks what you’re doing.
Some people love their work but for the rest of us it’s boring and mundane. Let’s be honest, we all need to earn money and a job is going to get you there. I’ve had countless days where work was stressful and tedious. The "daily grind" is a perfect way to express how mundane work can be. It describes one's daily work routine, especially when it is tiresome.
