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[Speaking] (SI-032) by the skin of one＇s teeth / I can’t help ~
최고관리자 | 18-05-21 10:20
* by the skin of one's teeth
가까스로, 간신히, 겨우 = just barely
032. I can’t help ~ = ~하지 않을 수 없다
I. EXAMPLES:
1. I can’t help laughing every time I think of that.
2. I couldn’t help noticing your ring; it’s beautiful.
3. I can’t help but feel sorry for him.
4. I can’t help remembering how beautiful she looked.
II. DIALOGUES:
A: So how long have you known Maria?
B: Only four days.
A: Only four days! That’s so short, and you seem so crazy about her.
B: I know. I can’t help thinking about her. She’s always on my mind.
A: Well, why don’t you ask her out on a date?
B: I’d like to, but what if she said no? I don’t think I could stand the rejection.
I. EXAMPLES:
1. I can’t help laughing every time I think of that.
2. I couldn’t help noticing your ring; it’s beautiful.
3. I can’t help but feel sorry for him.
4. I can’t help remembering how beautiful she looked.
II. DIALOGUES:
A: So how long have you known Maria?
B: Only four days.
A: Only four days! That’s so short, and you seem so crazy about her.
B: I know. I can’t help thinking about her. She’s always on my mind.
A: Well, why don’t you ask her out on a date?
B: I’d like to, but what if she said no? I don’t think I could stand the rejection.
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