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WebE4U September 25, 2000

Table of Contents

1. Today's Expression.
2. Example Conversation.
3. Translation.

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1. A drop in the bucket--물통안의 방울
(너무 부족하다)
This means that the amount received or that you have is
very small in proportion to what is needed or expected.
It's most commonly used in reference to money.
이 표현은 당신이 받거나 가진 돈이 필요성이나 기대에
비해서 너무 부족함을 나타낸다. 보통 돈에 대해서 언급할
때 사용된다.

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2. Example Conversation.

Brandon: Aren't you happy about your bonus?
Rick: Of course I am, but . . .
Brandon: Then what's the problem?
Rick: I need to buy a new computer.
Brandon: So?
Rick: Do you know how much that costs these days?
Brandon: They are still pretty expensive.
Rick: And that bonus was just a drop in the bucket.

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3. Translation.

Brandon: 보너스 받아서 기쁘지 않으세요?
Rick: 물론 그렇기는 하지만...
Brandon: 그러면 무엇이 문제인가요?
Rick: 저는 새로운 컴퓨터를 사야하거든요.
Brandon: 그래요?
Rick: 요즘 그게 얼마쯤 드는지 아세요?
Brandon: 아직도 꽤 비싸거예요.
Rick: 그래서 보너스는 물통안의 방울일 뿐이에요.

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