ebb and flow — the natural rise and fall or increase and decrease of something; a recurrent pattern of decline and growth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the natural rise and fall or increase and decrease of something; a recurrent pattern of decline and growth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeb ənd floʊ/
Korean meaning: 자연스러운 오르내림; 증감의 반복적 패턴
Korean pronunciation: **에**브 앤드 **플**로우
Example Sentences
- My productivity has its own ebb and flow - I'm either a coding machine or a human sloth.
- The ebb and flow of fashion trends makes my wardrobe look like a time capsule.
- Understanding the ebb and flow of customer demand is crucial for business success.
ebb and flow
NOUN//ˈeb ənd floʊ//
the natural rise and fall or increase and decrease of something; a recurrent pattern of decline and growth
the natural rise and fall or increase and decrease of something; a recurrent pattern of decline and growth
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Origin
바닷물이 밀려왔다 빠지는 자연현상에서 유래된 표현으로, 'ebb'는 썰물(물이 빠짐)을, 'flow'는 밀물(물이 밀려옴)을 의미합니다. 14세기부터 비유적 의미로 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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“My productivity has its own ebb and flow - I'm either a coding machine or a human sloth.”
“The ebb and flow of fashion trends makes my wardrobe look like a time capsule.”
“Understanding the ebb and flow of customer demand is crucial for business success.”
“The ebb and flow of conversations at parties determines whether I'll stay or escape to the snack table.”
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