남보다 유리한 출발
You bought the textbook already? But class doesn't start until next month! I know but I wanted to get a head start on the reading.

새로운 분야로 진출하다
I heard that you’re learning Korean and Spanish? Yes, I am. I thought it would be good for me to branch out and begin learning other languages.

잠수 타다
Alice! I haven’t seen you in such a long time. You’ve been MIA for a while. I know. I’ve been MIA. I’ve been studying for the real estate license test.

길게 보면
Hey, do you think it’s better to buy a used car or a new car? I think it’s better to buy a new car.

다 끝난 일이야
Did we get a venue secured for the event yet? It’s a done deal. I got a venue secured so we can start planning.

손이 비지 않아
Can you help me move some stuff out of my office? Sorry, but my hands are full right now. Try asking Lisa for help.

뭘 그런 걸 갖고 그래
Jen, thanks for helping me move! I couldn’t have done it without you. Hey, no sweat! That’s what friends are for.

마음을 정하다
Hey, do you have any plans for vacation this summer? Actually I do. I have my heart set on traveling to Hawaii.

어쩔 수 없어
Wait, why are you drinking a soda? I thought you said you’re not drinking sodas anymore.

현장에서 들켰다
I’m just wondering, have you ever cheated in school? Yes, just once in high school. But I got caught red-handed by my teacher so I stopped doing it after that.