go over the top: 도를 넘다, 과장하다 영어로 이렇게 말해요!

오늘  학습할 표현은 '과장하다, 도를 지나치다' 입니다. 

영어로 'go over the top' 으로 표현할 수 있습니다. 비슷한 표현으로는 'go too far, be exaggerated, be over the line' 로 사용할 수 있습니다. 

 

 

다양한 영상 속 오늘의 표현 살펴보기

 

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대화문으로 'go over the top' 표현활용법 살펴보기

Step 1 대화문 읽으면서 오늘의 표현 살펴보기 

 

 

A: Did you see what Jake wore to the party last night?
B: Yeah, that shiny gold suit? He totally went over the top.
A: I know, right? It was just a casual gathering.
B: Well, he always likes to stand out.
A: True, but there’s standing out, and then there's that.
B: Haha, yeah. He might as well have brought fireworks!

 

Translation:

A: 제이크 어젯밤 파티에 뭘 입고 온 거 봤어?
B: 응, 반짝이는 금색 수트 말이지? 완전 오버했더라.
A: 그러니까. 그냥 편한 모임이었는데.
B: 걔는 항상 눈에 띄는 걸 좋아하잖아.
A: 맞아, 근데 눈에 띄는 거랑 그건 좀 다르지.
B: 하하, 맞아. 불꽃놀이까지 터뜨릴 뻔!

 

 

Step 2 퀴즈 풀면서 대화문 내용 이해하기

 

1. What does “go over the top” mean?
   a) To be quiet
   b) To go shopping
   c) To exaggerate
   d) To give up
   Answer: c
2. In the dialogue, what did Jake wear?
   a) A casual T-shirt
   b) A shiny gold suit
   c) A black hoodie
   d) A clown costume
   Answer: b
3. What was the occasion?
   a) A casual gathering 
   b) A formal dinner
   c) A wedding
   d) A concert
   Answer: a
4. What is the tone of the speakers about Jake’s outfit?
   a) Admiring
   b) Disappointed
   c) Angry
   d) Surprised and amused 
   Answer: d
5. Which expression is closest in meaning to “go over the top”?
   a) play it safe
   b) take it easy
   c) go too far
   d) stay calm
   Answer: c

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Step 3 Role-playing 하면서 오늘의 표현 연습하기

 

A: Did you see what Jake wore to the party last night?

 

B: 응, 반짝이는 금색 수트 말이지? 완전 오버했더라.

-> Yeah, that shiny gold suit? He totally went over the top.

 

A: I know, right? It was just a casual gathering.

 

B: 걔는 항상 눈에 띄는 걸 좋아하잖아.
-> Well, he always likes to stand out.

 

A: True, but there’s standing out, and then there's that.

 

B:  하하, 맞아. 불꽃놀이까지 터뜨릴 뻔!

-> Haha, yeah. He might as well have brought fireworks!

 

영작으로 오늘의  학습 마무리하기

1. 그녀는 결혼식 장식을 과하게 했어.
2. 네 반응은 좀 오버였던 것 같아.
3. 그의 연설은 감동적이었지만 지나치진 않았어.
4. 화장은 너무 과하게 하지 마.
5. 그녀는 관심을 끌려고 오버할 때가 있어.

 

Answers:

1. She went over the top with the wedding decorations.
2. I think your reaction went over the top.
3. His speech was emotional but not over the top.
4. Don’t go over the top with your makeup.
5. Sometimes she goes over the top just to get attention.