Meaning
"Rose Colored Glasses"는 세상을 낙관적으로 보거나, 현실을 이상적으로 바라보는 경향을 나타내는 표현입니다. 이 용어는 안경의 렌즈를 장밋빛으로 색칠하면 모든 것이 더 밝고 긍정적으로 보이는 것에서 유래되었습니다. 일상적인 상황에서 "Rose Colored Glasses"는 어떤 사람이나 상황을 과도하게 긍정적으로 평가할 때 사용됩니다.
예를 들어, 친구가 연애를 시작했는데 상대방의 단점이나 현실적인 문제를 무시하고 관계의 긍정적인 면만을 보고 있다면, "그 사람은 지금 장밋빛 안경을 쓰고 있어"라고 표현할 수 있습니다. 이처럼 이 표현은 비현실적이거나 과도한 낙관주의를 경고하거나 설명할 때 유용하게 사용됩니다.
Example
Despite his abusive tendencies, she looks at him with rose-colored glasses.
I thought that being a model would be high-paying and glamorous. But I realized that I saw the job through rose-colored glasses.
I don't remember the big problems in my past relationships. Goes to show that we recall memories with a rose-colored lens at times. It's called Rosy retrospection.
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!
