16. turn over a new leaf (심기일전 하다)
= stop behaving in a bad way
예문
A : Have you really stopped smoking and drinking?
B : Yes, I've turned over a new leaf and started to watch my health.
17. make (both) ends meet (수지를 맞추다)
= balance the budget
예문
A : Are you and your wife going to have another child?
B : No, because we can't even make ends meet with only one child.
18. get in touch with (연락하다)
= contact
예문
A: Will you write or call me as soon as you arrive in Rome?
B: Yes, I'll get in touch with you the minute I get off the plane.
19. tie the knot (결혼하다)
= get married
예문
A : Are you finally getting married?
B : Yes, I'm tying the knot next month.
20. take one's breath away (기막히게 하다)
= amaze
예문
A: Wasn't that a wonderful rainbow we saw yesterday?
B: Yes, it really took my breath away.
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