Meaning
"Cup of tea"라는 표현은 영국식 영어에서 유래된 관용구로, 어떤 것이나 누군가가 자신의 취향에 맞거나 좋아하는 것을 의미합니다. 예를 들어, "Listening to jazz music is not my cup of tea"라고 하면, 재즈 음악을 듣는 것이 자신의 취향이 아니라는 뜻입니다.
이 표현은 보통 부정문에서 자주 사용되지만, 긍정문에서도 사용할 수 있습니다. 예를 들어, "Reading mystery novels is my cup of tea"라고 하면, 추리 소설을 읽는 것이 자신의 취향에 맞다는 의미입니다.
"Cup of tea"는 취향 외에도 관심사나 선호도를 나타낼 때 유용하게 사용할 수 있는 표현입니다. 누군가의 관심사나 선호도를 묻거나 이야기할 때 이 표현을 활용하면 좀 더 자연스럽고 친근한 대화가 가능합니다.
결론적으로, "Cup of tea"는 단순히 차 한 잔을 의미하는 것이 아니라, 누군가의 취향이나 선호도를 나타내는 데 사용되는 유용한 표현입니다.
Example
This new wide-leg pant trend is just my cup of tea.
I love watching superhero movies with you, it's my cup of tea.
Hockey is such a rough sport, it's not my cup of tea.
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!
