lay of the land — the general situation or state of affairs; the current condition or arrangement of things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the general situation or state of affairs; the current condition or arrangement of things
Pronunciation (IPA): /leɪ ʌv ðə lænd/
Korean meaning: 일반적인 상황이나 현재 상태; 사물의 전반적인 배치나 형편
Korean pronunciation: **레이** 오브 더 **랜드**
Example Sentences
- The new intern spent his first week getting the lay of the land before suggesting any changes.
- My mom always scouts the lay of the land at buffet restaurants before deciding what to eat.
- Before asking my boss for a raise, I need to understand the lay of the land regarding company finances.
lay of the land
NOUN//leɪ ʌv ðə lænd//
the general situation or state of affairs; the current condition or arrangement of things
the general situation or state of affairs; the current condition or arrangement of things
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
원래 지형의 배치나 모양을 의미하던 표현이 은유적으로 확장되어 '상황의 전반적 배치'를 뜻하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new intern spent his first week getting the lay of the land before suggesting any changes.”
“My mom always scouts the lay of the land at buffet restaurants before deciding what to eat.”
“Before asking my boss for a raise, I need to understand the lay of the land regarding company finances.”
“The detective studied the lay of the land before entering the suspicious warehouse.”
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