Global Breaking News - Friday, August 1, 2025

A person’s name is very important. Some names also have special meanings in popular American expressions. To better understand what I mean, sit back and listen. You might even want to get a cup of Joe, I mean, a cup of coffee.
*  a cup of Joe = 한 잔의 커피

One day, an average Joe was walking down the street. An average Joe is a common person – either male or female.  This average Joe was lost. He did not know Jack about where he was going. By this, I mean he did not know anything about where to find things in the city.
* an average Joe = 평범한 사람/ do not know Jack = 아무것도 모른다

So average Joe asked John Q. Public for directions to the nearest bank. John Q. Public is also a common person – male or female.
* John. Q. Public = 보통의 남자(시민), 일반 대중

“Jeez Louise,” said John Q. Public. This is an expression of surprise. “Jeez Louise, don’t you know that all banks are closed today? It is Saturday.”
* Jeez Louise = (감탄사) 에이, 이크(화, 놀람 등을 나타내는 소리)

“For Pete’s sake,” said average Joe. This is also an expression used to show a feeling like surprise or disappointment.
* For Pete's sake = 제발

“For Pete’s sake. I do not believe you,” said average Joe. He was being a doubting Thomas, someone who does not believe anything he is told.
* a doubting Thomas = 의심이 많은 사람