21.01.22.금 He is a tough nut to crack. 그는 상대하기 까다로운 사람이야. 권주현의 진짜 영국 영어

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** a tough(hard) nut to crack 깨기 힘든 견과

A: 그는 상대하기 까다로운 사람이니 조심하세요.
Be careful that he’s a tough nut to crack.
He’s a touch nut to crack, so be careful.
B: 조언 고마워요.
Thanks for your advice.
Thanks for your advice.
그가 조금 과민한 거 알고 있어요.
I know he is a bit sensitive.
I know he is little touchy.

** touchy 민감한; 과민한 easily offended or upset

A: 주민들에게 동의를 구한다는 건 까다로운 일이 될 것 같아요.
It will be a tough nut to crack to get agreement from the residents.
Getting a yes from the residents will be a tough nut to crack.
B: 그건 책임 회피 cop-out인 거 같군요.
It sounds avoiding your duty.
I think it’s a cop-out.

** cop-out 책임회피; 책임회피하다
(주로 배신하고 꽁무니를 빼는 상황; 비격식)

[문장 완성 응용 게임]
이 나이에도 그는 여전히 상대하기 까다로운 사람입니다.
For this age, he is still a tough nut to crack.
Even at this age, he is still a tough nut to crack.

( ) 그녀는 정말 상대하기 까다로운 사람이었어
She was really a tough nut to crack
She was really a tough nut to crack
(항공권 예약에 관해서라면)
when it comes to ticketing.
when it comes to her airline reservations.

그녀는 상대하기 까다롭고, 접근하기 힘든 사람이라서
She was a tough nut to crack, difficult to get close,
She was a tough nut to crack, very unapproachable,
그녀는 우리에게 허락하지 않을 것 같애.
so she wouldn’t allow us.
so I don’t think she will give us permission.

[Speak Like a Brit]
A: 그는 상대하기 까다로운 사람이니깐, 알아두세요.
He is a tough nut to crack, so keep in mind.
He is a tough nut to crack, so be aware.
B:

A: 다른 당에 동의를 구하는 건 까다로운 일이 될 것 같애.
Getting a yes from the other party will be a tough nut to crack.
B:

출처 EBS 오디오 어학당 5dang.ebs.co.kr 권주현의 진짜 영국 영어 He is a tough nut to crack. 그는 상대하기 까다로운 사람이야.