영어공부_That’s the name of the game.

출처: YBM 생활영어 무료강의

A: I’ve been cramming for days for an upcoming exam.
B: I’m sure you’ll pass with flying colors.
A: Thanks a bunch. I appreciate the vote of confidence.
B: 그게 가장 중요하지. Stay positive.

 

[Additional Expression]
*I’ve been cramming for days.
=For several days, I’ve been studying so hard
=All I’ve been doing is studying.

*for an upcoming exam
=to take a test, soon
=so that I can be prepared for an examination that’s coming up.

*I’m sure
=I’m positive
=I have every confidence that
=I have no doubt that
=I’m certain

*You’ll pass with flying colors
=you’ll do very well
=you will get a very excellent grade
=you’ll score high

*Thanks a bunch
=Thank you very much
=I really appreciate that
=Thanks a million

*I appreciate the vote of confidence.
=I’m grateful that you believe in me
=I’m glad that you think so.
*That’s the name of the game
=That’s how you have to be
=There’s no better way to get it done

*Stay positive
=Keep a positive attitude.
=Remain positive-minded
=Don’t stop believing

 

[해석 및 해설]
A: 다가오는 시험 공부를 하느라 며칠 동안 벼락치기를 하고 있어.
B: 넌 분명 멋지게 통과할거야.
A: 정말 고마워. 믿어줘서 감사해.
B: That’s the name of the game. 긍정적으로 계속 마음가짐을 하라고.