Meaning
"See Eye to Eye"는 두 사람이 특정한 주제나 문제에 대해 완전히 동의할 때 사용하는 영어 표현입니다. 이 표현은 서로의 의견이나 관점이 일치한다는 의미를 담고 있습니다.
일상 대화에서 "See Eye to Eye"는 주로 친구, 가족, 동료 간의 대화에서 의견의 일치를 강조할 때 자주 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, "We finally see eye to eye on the project"라고 하면, 그 프로젝트에 대해 드디어 서로의 의견이 같아졌다는 뜻입니다.
반대로, 의견이 맞지 않을 때는 "We don't see eye to eye"와 같이 표현할 수 있습니다. 이 경우, 특정 사안에 대해 서로 이해나 합의가 부족하다는 뜻을 전달합니다.
이 표현은 상대방과의 관계에서 의견 일치의 중요성을 강조하거나, 갈등을 해결하는 데 유용하게 쓰일 수 있습니다.
Example
What I like most about my girlfriend is that we see eye to eye on how we spend our money.
If this team doesn't see eye to eye on this issue, we won't be able to make the deadline.
The players don't take the coaches seriously. I think the problem is because they don't see eye to eye with how the team is being managed.
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!
