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[Ringle_Greer] have ~ to oneself, get ~ in
Beesknees
2022. 10. 30. 16:55
have ~ to oneself
온전히(혼자) 다 가지다, 즐기다, 독점하다, 마음대로 하다
Since the rest of my family members are not morning people, I could get up early and have the house to myself without disturbing them.
It's a nice hour I have to myself in my office to take the time to do this.
The only time I have to myself is probably, like, 30 minutes after work.
The CEO has the company to himself.
get ~ in
manage to do, fit something in, make something happen
I usually try to get the last hour of sleep in, but I'm worried about disturbing my neighbors, so I can't help but wake up and get out of bed.
The fact that I start my day earlier than average people _____ I get tired quickly in the evening. (means)
make 라는 동사는 종종 force 의 뉘앙스를 가지므로, mean 이라고 하느것이 더 자연스럽고 적합하다.