penny for your thoughts 뜻과 예문

"(a) penny for your thoughts"은 누군가의 생각을 물어보는 표현이에요. 상대방의 생각을 알고 싶거나 상황에 대해 이야기하고 싶을 때 사용돼요.

 

(a) penny for your thoughts?는 직역하면 "네 생각에 1페니 줄까?" 정도로 해석할 수 있는데, "지금 무슨 생각해?"라는 뜻을 가진 다른 사람의 생각을 물어보는 친근한 뉘앙스를 가진 표현입니다.

Cambridge Dictionary 영영사전에는 "said when you want to know what another person is thinking, usually because they have been quiet for a while"로 풀이되고 있어요.

 

ChatGPT로 "a penny for your thoughts"를 사용한 예시 문장을 찾아봤어요.

 

Q. Give me some examples using " a penny for your thoughts".

A. Sure, here are some examples of how "a penny for your thoughts" can be used:

 

1. Casual Conversation:

• You seem lost in thought. A penny for your thoughts?
• You've been quiet all day. Is everything okay? A penny for your thoughts.

2. Concern or Curiosity:

• You look troubled. A penny for your thoughts, what's on your mind?
• You've been staring out the window for a while. A penny for your thoughts?

3. Checking In:

• You've been unusually quiet during the meeting. A penny for your thoughts on the new project?
• You haven't said much since we arrived. A penny for your thoughts about the party?

4. Expressing Interest:

• You seem deep in thought. A penny for your thoughts on the meaning of life?
• You're smiling to yourself. A penny for your thoughts on what's so funny?

5. Prompting for Opinions:

• We're trying to decide on a vacation spot. A penny for your thoughts on Hawaii?
• We're discussing potential solutions. A penny for your thoughts on this approach?

These examples show how "a penny for your thoughts" can be used in various contexts to inquire about someone's thoughts, feelings, or opinions.

 

무슨 생각하냐고 묻는 표현은 일상 회화에서 활용도가 높은데 예문을 보고 잘 공부해서 활용할 수 있으면 좋을 것 같습니다.