오늘 학습할 표현은 이건 굳이 말하지 않아도 돼”, “나만 알고 있을게” 입니다.
영어로 keep something to yourself 라는 표현을 사용할 수 있습니다.
핵심 포인트
• 반드시 ‘비밀’일 필요는 없음
• 말하지 않기로 의도적으로 선택한 상태
• 상황에 따라 부드럽게도, 날카롭게도 들릴 수 있음
자주 쓰이는 형태
Keep it to yourself.
I decided to keep it to myself.
You should keep that to yourself.
다양한 영상 속 오늘의 표현 살펴보기
1. So just keep it to yourself, then.
2. You should just keep it to yourself.
3. Maybe he kept his feelings to himself.
- For five years?
대화문으로 'keep something to onself ' 표현활용법 살펴보기
Step 1 대화문 읽으면서 오늘의 표현 살펴보기
A: You look upset. Do you want to talk about it?
B: I’m okay. I’d rather keep it to myself for now.
A: Are you sure? You don’t have to deal with it alone.
B: I know, but I just need some time to keep it to myself.
A: Alright, I’ll respect that.
B: Thanks for understanding.
A: If it’s too personal, you can keep it to yourself.
B: I appreciate that. I’ll let you know when I’m ready.
Translation:
A: 좀 속상해 보여. 이야기하고 싶어?
B: 괜찮아. 지금은 그냥 혼자 정리하고 싶어.
A: 정말 괜찮아? 혼자 감당하지 않아도 돼.
B: 알아. 근데 조금만 시간을 갖고 나 혼자 생각하고 싶어.
A: 알겠어. 그 선택을 존중할게.
B: 이해해줘서 고마워.
A: 개인적인 거라면 굳이 말 안 해도 돼.
B: 고마워. 준비되면 말할게.
Step 2 퀴즈 풀면서 대화문 내용 이해하기
1. Why doesn’t B want to talk right now?
a) B doesn’t trust A
b) B wants to be alone for some time
c) B is angry at A
d) B already solved the problem
Answer: b
2. What does “keep it to myself” mean in this dialogue?
a) Hide something forever
b) Lie about feelings
c) Take time before sharing
d) Forget the problem
Answer: c
3. How many times is the expression “keep it to myself / yourself” used in the conversation?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer: c
4. How does A respond to B’s choice?
a) By pushing for details
b) By giving advice
c) By leaving immediately
d) By respecting B’s boundary
Answer: d
5. What happens at the end of the conversation?
a) B says they will talk later
b) A stops caring
c) They argue
d) B decides to talk immediately
Answer: a
Step 3 Role-playing 하면서 오늘의 표현 연습하기
A: You look upset. Do you want to talk about it?
B: 괜찮아. 지금은 그냥 혼자 정리하고 싶어.
-> I’m okay. I’d rather keep it to myself for now.
A: Are you sure? You don’t have to deal with it alone.
B: 알아. 근데 조금만 시간을 갖고 나 혼자 생각하고 싶어.
-> I know, but I just need some time to keep it to myself.
A: Alright, I’ll respect that.
B: 이해해줘서 고마워.
-> Thanks for understanding.
A: If it’s too personal, you can keep it to yourself.
B: 고마워. 준비되면 말할게.
-> I appreciate that. I’ll let you know when I’m ready.
영작으로 오늘의 학습 마무리하기
- 나는 내 의견을 굳이 말하지 않기로 했다.
- 모든 걸 말할 필요는 없어. 가끔은 혼자만 알고 있어도 돼.
- 그는 회의 중에 자신의 걱정을 드러내지 않았다.
- 도움이 안 된다면, 말하지 않는 게 좋을 수도 있어.
- 그녀는 웃었지만 진짜 감정은 드러내지 않았다.
Answers:
- I decided to keep my opinion to myself.
- You don’t need to say everything—sometimes it’s okay to keep it to yourself.
- He kept his worries to himself during the meeting.
- If it’s not helpful, you should probably keep it to yourself.
- She smiled but kept her true feelings to herself.
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