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[Speaking] (SI-025) break even / How come ~?
최고관리자 | 17-08-15 03:39
* break even
(사업 등이) 본전치기를 하다[이익도 손해도 안 보다], 수입액이 지출액과 맞먹는; 이익도 손해도 없는
025. How come ~ ? = 어째서 (~인가)?
I. EXAMPLES:
1. You forgot to bring your homework again. How come?
2. How come your little sister is so angry?
3. How come we were not invited to the party?
II. DIALOGUES:
A: Are you going to your sister’s wedding?
B: I decided not to go.
A: How come you’re not going?
B: Because I’m afraid that if I go I’ll catch the bouquet of flowers and then I’ll have to get married.
A: Don’t be silly. Just make sure you don’t catch it.
B: Hey, that’s a good idea. I never thought of that.
I. EXAMPLES:
1. You forgot to bring your homework again. How come?
2. How come your little sister is so angry?
3. How come we were not invited to the party?
II. DIALOGUES:
A: Are you going to your sister’s wedding?
B: I decided not to go.
A: How come you’re not going?
B: Because I’m afraid that if I go I’ll catch the bouquet of flowers and then I’ll have to get married.
A: Don’t be silly. Just make sure you don’t catch it.
B: Hey, that’s a good idea. I never thought of that.
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