🌟 줄을 서다

1. 순서대로 차례나 기회 등을 기다리다.

1. STAND IN A LINE: To wait for one's turn or opportunity in order.

🗣️ Usage Example:
  • 공항에는 출국하려는 사람들이 길게 줄을 서 있었다.
    There was a long line of people at the airport who wanted to leave.
  • 이 식당에서 밥을 먹으려면 30분 이상씩 줄을 서야 한대.
    They say you have to wait in line for more than 30 minutes to eat at this restaurant.
    굉장히 유명한 식당이구나.
    What a famous restaurant.

2. 도움을 받기 위해 힘이 될 만한 사람과 관계를 맺다.

2. STAND IN A LINE: To build a relationship with a person who has the power to gain his/her help.

🗣️ Usage Example:
  • 우리 회사에서는 줄을서야 쉽게 승진할 수 있다.
    In our company, you have to line up well so you can easily get promoted.
  • 이번에 김 의원 뒤로 줄을 섰다면서?
    I heard you lined up behind rep. kim this time.
    응. 김 의원이 선거에서 당선될 확률이 높잖아.
    Yes. there's a good chance that senator kim will win the election.

3. 서로 하려고 경쟁이 아주 심하다.

3. STAND IN A LINE: To have a very fierce competition with each other to do something.

🗣️ Usage Example:
  • 우리 회사가 새로운 기술을 개발하자 회사에 투자를 하겠다는 투자자들이 줄을 섰다.
    Investors lined up to invest in the company as our company developed new technology.
  • 남자 친구 아직 안 생겼어?
    You haven't got a boyfriend yet?
    나랑 사귀고 싶다는 남자들은 줄을 섰지만 마음에 드는 남자가 없어서 말이야.
    The guys who wanted to go out with me lined up, but they didn't have a man they liked.

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