[EBS 진짜 미국 영어] look after vs. look out (2023.3.16.)

March 16, 2023

<김교포 & 로라's tip>

look out for something/someone

* look out (of) something '무엇을 통해 밖을 보다', '유의해서 보다'

I saw a bear when I looked out (of) my tent.

 

* look out for ~ '~를 보살피다'

Could you look out for my sister at school?

 

cf. look after vs. look out for

(어머니께) You always looked out for me. 어머니께서는 항상 나쁜 일이 생기지 않도록 저를 잘 보살펴 주셨어요.

I was only looking out for you. 나는 그냥 네가 걱정될 뿐이야.

 

<Today's Situation>

A: When are you going to basic training?

B: In two months. Hey, I got a favor to ask you.

A: What's up? Anything for you, man.

B: Could you look out for my sister while I'm gone? (look after 도 틀린 표현이지만 사용하긴 함. look out for가 정확한 표현)

 

<Pattern & Expression Practice>

You should look out for pickpockets when you go there.

My dad always looked out for me.

Thanks for looking out for me.

 

The mama bear is looking out for her cub from a distance.

We were the only Koreans there. so we had to look out for each other.

Look out for drunk drivers in that area at night.

 

<Bonus Synonymous Native Expressions>

Look out! / Watch out!

Heads up! 머리 조심! (공 날아간다)

be on the lookout / keep a lookout 경계하며 살피다

Keep your eyes open. 눈 똑바로 뜨고 있어.

walk on eggs around someone 누구의 눈치를 보면서 조심히 행동하다

 

<Natives Only Nuance>

'기대하다', '조심하다' 의 뜻도 있음

Look out for a guy named 김교포!

The museum has fossils of animals from thousands of years ago. Visitors should also look out for beautiful paintings of animals by famous artists. (놓치지 않고 보라는 뉘앙스)

 

* Good looking out. '지켜봐 줘서 고맙다'

(부장님의 아재 개그를 듣고 있는데 동료가 와서 구해주는 상황)

A: Hey, Kim! That company is asking for an email within 10 minutes. Do you think it's possible?

B: Hey, man. Good looking out.

 

 

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