Meaning
"What Goes Around Comes Around"는 행동의 결과는 결국 자신에게 돌아온다는 의미를 가진 영어 표현입니다. 이 문장은 보통 인과응보나 업보의 개념을 설명할 때 사용됩니다.
예를 들어, 누군가에게 친절하게 대하면 그 친절이 결국 자신에게 돌아올 것이라는 긍정적인 맥락에서 사용될 수 있습니다. 반대로, 나쁜 행동이나 부정적인 행동을 할 경우, 그 역시 자신에게 돌아올 수 있다는 경고의 의미로 쓰이기도 합니다.
이 표현은 일상 대화에서 도덕적 교훈을 전달하거나, 특정 상황에서 일어난 일의 결과를 설명할 때 자주 사용됩니다. "What Goes Around Comes Around"는 행동의 중요성과 그에 따른 결과를 상기시키는 역할을 합니다.
Example
Your lies stop here. Just remember that what goes around comes around.
Spreading gossip around the office is going to backfire on you. What goes around comes back around.
I truly believe that what goes around comes around. If you share your time and energy doing good, good will find its way to you.
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!
