across the counter — Available for purchase without a prescription; sold directly to customers over the pharmacy or store counter
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: Available for purchase without a prescription; sold directly to customers over the pharmacy or store counter
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkrɔːs ðə ˈkaʊntər/
Korean meaning: 처방전 없이 구입할 수 있는; 일반의약품으로 판매되는
Korean pronunciation: 어**크로**스 더 **카운**터
Example Sentences
- My grandmother insists on buying vitamins across the counter because she doesn't trust online shopping.
- The pharmacist explained which pain relievers are available across the counter.
- He tried to convince the pharmacist to sell prescription drugs across the counter, which obviously didn't work.
across the counter
ADVERB//əˈkrɔːs ðə ˈkaʊntər//
Available for purchase without a prescription; sold directly to customers over the pharmacy or store counter
Available for purchase without a prescription; sold directly to customers over the pharmacy or store counter
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Origin
약국이나 상점의 카운터 너머로(across) 처방전 없이 직접 건네받을 수 있다는 물리적 행위에서 유래된 표현입니다.
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“My grandmother insists on buying vitamins across the counter because she doesn't trust online shopping.”
“The pharmacist explained which pain relievers are available across the counter.”
“He tried to convince the pharmacist to sell prescription drugs across the counter, which obviously didn't work.”
“Many countries have different regulations about what can be sold across the counter.”
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