Meaning
"Bounce Off The Walls"는 주로 누군가가 매우 흥분되거나 에너지가 넘쳐서 가만히 있지 못하는 상태를 묘사할 때 사용되는 표현입니다. 예를 들어, 아이들이 파티에서 너무 즐거워서 여기저기 뛰어다니는 모습을 상상해 보세요. 이럴 때 "The kids are bouncing off the walls"라고 표현할 수 있습니다.
이 표현은 실내에서 공이 벽에 튕겨 나가는 모습을 상상하면 이해하기 쉽습니다. 공이 벽에 부딪히고 다시 튕겨 나가듯이, 사람이 흥분된 상태로 여기저기 움직이는 상태를 비유적으로 나타냅니다. 따라서 "Bounce Off The Walls"는 단순히 물리적으로 뛰어다니는 것뿐만 아니라, 감정적으로도 매우 들떠 있거나 안절부절못하는 상태를 나타낼 때도 사용됩니다.
"Bounce Off The Walls"는 주로 긍정적인 맥락에서 사용되며, 특히 에너지 넘치는 아이들이나 흥분된 사람들을 설명할 때 자주 사용됩니다. 이 표현을 사용함으로써 상대방에게 해당 상황의 활기차고 생동감 있는 분위기를 전달할 수 있습니다.
Example
The athletes were bouncing off the walls in the locker room.
We were watching the soccer game and bouncing off the walls when they won!
I had so much sugar today, I'm just bouncing off the walls.
Quiz
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
