Seoul's "Star" Restaurants '별'을 받은 서울 레스토랑
[Power Dialog]
Did you see the latest Michelin restaurant guide for Seoul? Korean food is finally getting the respect it deserves.
Did any restaurants receive Michelin Stars? That can be a real game changer for any restaurant.
There were a few new one-star restaurants, and several got upgrades from one star to two stars. There are 26 in total with stars.
I think it was the winter games last year that motivated restaurants here to step up their game.
You know, if we go to one of those restaurants a week, we could complete the list before the end of the year.
Well, we have been going to the same four or five restaurants for a long time now.
I think it's time to broaden our horizons.
[Power Note]
1. game changer - something that has a big impact on how things are done
전환점, 승부수 (일의 결과/흐름/판도를 뒤집을 만한 중요한 역할을 한 사건/인물을 가리킴)
A: It looks like your farm is really successful.
B: Getting that new tractor was a real game changer.
For Ricky, losing 20 kilos was a real game changer for his love life.
2. step up one's game - to improve oneself
향상하다, 제대로 하다, 수준을 높이다.
A: If we go to make it to the playoffs, we need to step up our game.
B: Let's start practicing an extra hour each day.
In order to step up my game as a photographer, I signed up for weekend classes.
3. broaden one's horizons - to have a new experience
지평/시야를 넓히다, 새로운 경험을 하다
A: What do you think is the best way to get real life experience?
B: I always found travel to be the best way to broaden one's horizons.
As a kid, my parents would take me to a different museum each month to broaden my horizons.
[Power Pattern & Vocabulary]
Did you see the latest...?
최근의/최신의 ~ 봤어?
Did you see the latest superhero movie?
Did you see the latest version of the video game?
Did you see the latest episode of Dancing for Dollas?
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