21.04.02.금 I just winged it. 그냥 즉흥적으로 했어. 권주현의 진짜 영국 영어

Today is Friday, the 2nd of April.
Yes. It’s April! Warm and sunny days as I expected.
Personally, I do love spring because we have this lovely weather, which means a great time to focus on something.
I can read books in the park, open the window and learn something in my room.

*wing: 날개
*wing it: 즉흥적으로 하다 do something with no preparation.
예전에 영국 배우에게 무슨 일이 생기는 것에 대비해서 견습배우를 항상 시켰는데, 대기하던 곳이 영국 무대 옆의 돌출된 곳, 즉 그 곳이 윙이라는 곳이었어요. 주인공에게 일이 생겼을 때, 견습배우가 주인공 대신 즉흥적으로 연기한 데서 이 표현이 유래되었다고 합니다.

A: Your song is the worst thing I’ve ever heard. Mic drop!
B: Come on! I hadn’t practiced the part, so I just winged it.

A: Whenever he gives a presentation, he just wings it.
B: Apparently, people love it.
* Apparently 분명히/보아하니

[Step by Step]
I will have to wing it If I can’t find the memo I did.
I will have to wing it If I can’t find my note.

I am sorry if I look stupid, but I am completely winging it.
Sorry if I seem a bit clueless. I am totally winging it.
*clueless: Having no knowledge of something. 아는 게 없음

Although I am not prepared for the action, I will just wing it.
Even though I am not ready to perform, I will just wing it.

나는 다른 많은 프리랜서들처럼 내가 그냥 즉흥적으로 했다고 생각해
I reckon I just winged it, just like many of other freelancers.

[Speak like a Brit]
A: Your writing is the worst thing I’ve ever read. Mic drop!
B: Come on. I hadn’t practiced writings, so I just winged it.

A: Whenever he gives a speech, he just wings it.
B: Apparently, people don’t like the truth.

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