Ketchup MID!

By Jeon Joo-hee, Tribune Reporter


 MID? MIgook Drama! ('Migook drama' means American drama)

 This column will show you useful expressions for English conversation. If you have interesting ideas that can fill in the blank, send an e-mail to tribune@cnumedia.com by March 8. Some winners will be given a small gift, 5,000 won cultural gift voucher. Chonnam Tribune welcomes your participation.

 

<Scene 1 >

A: Look, Claire. I'm sorry if I push too hard. I push. I'm pushy.
B: You think?

A: You don't want to talk. I get that. Wanted to keep a secret that got out. When I was in junior high, the girls called me ‘Retching Gretchen.’
B: That's a terrible nickname.

A: Yeah, they said that I smelled like puke. Because I was bulimic.
B: Wow. I can't believe                                          .

A: Yeah. Make it up. I'll see you around.
B: Gretchen. I really, really want to trust you. But, my life has been a complex series of disasters, and... it's been a really, really long time. Since I felt safe enough to tell anyone the truth. But, I'm tired of keeping the secret to myself. So ask me anything. I'll tell you the truth.


From Heroes season 4 episodes 3

   

<Scene 2>

A: I wasn't with him. Charles. with him. He tried calling me, and the hospital called several times. And I was with Kirby. I just kept thinking, what if Charles hadn't been able to call the ambulance and he ended up dying alone, and I was with Kirby?
B: Okay, stop it. Don't do that. Who cares what you didn't do, could have done, or should one?                                .


From Lipstick Jungle season 1 Episode 7

 

 


 

 

[Word Power]
1. Push: If you get the push or are given the push, you are told that you are not wanted any more, either in your job or by someone you are having a relationship with.
2. Get out: If news, etc. Gets out, it becomes known, even though people are trying to keep it a secret.
3. End up: to reach or come to a particular place or situation that you did not expect or intend to be in.

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