get by 로 '그럭저럭 먹고 살다' 표현하기

오늘  학습할 표현은  '그럭저럭 생활하다' 입니다. 

영어로 'get by'를 활용할 수 있습니다. 언어 등에서는 '어느 정도 할 수 있다'로도 사용됩니다. 

 

경제적인 요소와 관련있는 '저축하다'라는 표현이 떠오르네요. save (up) 외에 put aside 로도 저축하다를 표현할 수 있습니다. 아래 배너를 클릭해 학습해보세요. 

 

 

 

 

다양한 영상 속 오늘의 표현 살펴보기

1. So, how are things in the City of Brotherly Love?

- We're getting by.

 

2. I wanted to know how you're doing?

- I'm getting by.

 

3. That stuff doesn't work anymore, which is why I had to open this firworks stand. I wasn't getting by on my tracking wages.

 

 

대화문으로 ' get by' 표현활용법 살펴보기

Step 1 대화문 읽으면서 오늘의 표현 살펴보기 

 

Olivia: How are you doing these days, Jake?
Jake: I’m doing okay, just trying to get by. Work has been slow, so money is a bit tight.
Olivia: That sounds tough. Do you need any help?
Jake: Thanks, but I’m managing. I’m cutting back on expenses, and hopefully, things will get better soon.
Olivia: I hope so too. Let me know if you need anything. Sometimes, we all need a little help to get by.

 

Translation:

Olivia: 요즘 어떻게 지내고 있어, 제이크?
Jake: 그냥 그래요. 괜찮아지려고 노력중이에요.  일이 느려서 돈이 좀 빠듯해요.
Olivia: 힘들 것 같네요. 도움이 필요하신가요?
Jake: 고맙지만 버텨내는 중이에요. 지출을 줄이고 있는데 곧 상황이 나아질 거라고 기대하고 있어요.
Olivia: 저도 그러길 바랍니다. 필요한 것이 있으면 말씀해 주세요. 가끔은 우리 모두가 살아가는데 조금이라도 도움이 필요할 때가 있어요.

 

 

Step 2 퀴즈 풀면서 대화문 내용 이해하기

 

1. What does Jake mean when he says he’s "trying to get by"?
   • A. He is doing great financially.
   • B. He is struggling but managing.
   • C. He is going on a trip.
   • Answer: B
2. Why is Jake having a hard time?
   • A. Work has been slow, so money is tight.
   • B. He has too much work.
   • C. He lost his house.
   • Answer: A
3. What does Olivia offer Jake?
   • A. A new job
   • B. Financial help
   • C. A free vacation
   • Answer: B
4. How is Jake managing his situation?
   • A. He is cutting back on expenses.
   • B. He is ignoring his problems.
   • C. He is spending more money.
   • Answer: A
5. What lesson can we learn from this conversation?
   • A. Everyone goes through tough times, and support from friends can help.
   • B. It’s better to ignore financial struggles.
   • C. People should never talk about money problems.
   • Answer: A

 

Step 3 Role-playing 하면서 오늘의 표현 연습하기

 

Olivia: How are you doing these days, Jake?

Jake: 그냥 그래요. 괜찮아지려고 노력중이에요. 일이 느려서 돈이 좀 빠듯해요.

->  I’m doing okay, just trying to get by. Work has been slow, so money is a bit tight.

 

Olivia: That sounds tough. Do you need any help?

 

Jake: 고맙지만 버텨내는 중이에요. 지출을 줄이고 있는데 곧 상황이 나아질 거라고 기대하고 있어요. (cut back on)

-> Thanks, but I’m managing. I’m cutting back on expenses, and hopefully, things will get better soon.

 

Olivia: I hope so too. Let me know if you need anything. Sometimes, we all need a little help to get by.

 

영작으로 오늘의  학습 마무리하기

1. 직장을 잃은 후, 그는 몇 달 동안 저축을해야했습니다.
2. 나는 많은 돈을 벌지 못하지만 내가 가진 것으로 지낼 수 있습니다. 
3. 나는 프랑스를 유창하게 말하진 못하지만, 여행할 때 기본적인 표현으로 그럭저럭 해낼 수 있습니다.
4. 우리는 음식이 많지 않지만 식료품 쇼핑을 갈 때까지 그럭저럭 지낼 수 있습니다.
5. 임대료가 높지만 도시에서 살아가는 방법을 찾습니다.
6. 그녀는 많은 돈을 벌진 않지만, 아르바이트로 그럭저럭 생활할 수 있습니다.

 

Answers:

1. After losing his job, he had to get by on his savings for a few months.
2. I don’t make a lot of money, but I can get by with what I have.
3. I don’t speak French fluently, but I can get by with basic phrases when I travel.
4. We don’t have much food left, but we can get by until we go grocery shopping.
5. Even though the rent is high, they find ways to get by in the city.
6. She doesn’t earn a lot, but she can get by on her part-time job.