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[Speaking] (SI-033) spread oneself too thin / I can’t[couldn＇t] say ~
최고관리자 | 18-05-30 10:38
* spread oneself too thin
일을 너무 벌이다; 한번에 너무 많은 일을 하여 어느 것 하나 잘 되지 않다
= do so many things at one time that you can do none of them well
033. I can’t[couldn't] say ~ = ~라고는 말할 수 없다
I. EXAMPLES:
1. I can’t say for certain.
2. I can’t say who did the best.
3. I can’t say with any certainty that eating less can be a cure for obesity.
II. DIALOGUES:
A: So who do you think will win the NBA championships?
B: I really can’t say. Both teams this year seem really good.
A: Hey there’s a game on tonight. You want to watch it with me?
B: That sounds great! Can your brother watch it with us?
A: Well I can’t say. He said he’d be home late from work.
I. EXAMPLES:
1. I can’t say for certain.
2. I can’t say who did the best.
3. I can’t say with any certainty that eating less can be a cure for obesity.
II. DIALOGUES:
A: So who do you think will win the NBA championships?
B: I really can’t say. Both teams this year seem really good.
A: Hey there’s a game on tonight. You want to watch it with me?
B: That sounds great! Can your brother watch it with us?
A: Well I can’t say. He said he’d be home late from work.
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