Meaning
"Throw Your Hands Up"은 문자 그대로 해석하면 "손을 들어 올리다"라는 뜻이지만, 영어 표현으로는 다른 의미로 자주 사용됩니다. 이 표현은 일반적으로 포기하거나 어쩔 수 없을 때 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, 어떤 문제를 해결할 방법이 없을 때 사람들은 "I just throw my hands up"이라고 말할 수 있습니다. 이는 "나는 그냥 포기한다" 또는 "어쩔 수 없다"는 의미를 담고 있습니다.
또한, "Throw Your Hands Up"은 긍정적인 상황에서도 사용될 수 있습니다. 예를 들어, 음악 콘서트나 파티에서 사람들이 신나고 즐거운 분위기를 표현하기 위해 손을 높이 들어 올리는 상황이 이에 해당합니다. 이 경우, "Let's throw our hands up!"이라고 외치며 즐거움을 만끽할 수 있습니다.
따라서 "Throw Your Hands Up"은 상황에 따라 포기와 즐거움 두 가지 의미로 다양하게 쓰일 수 있는 표현입니다.
Example
I know you're angry but throwing your hands up like that, isn't going to help.
If you respect your partner, you shouldn't throw your hands up to show your anger. Use your words in a calm and respectful manner.
The protesters were so angry and running on adrenaline. They were throwing their hands up in the air and yelling at the top of their lungs.
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!
