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기초생활영어 No.83
(나는) 어쩔 수 없었어요.
I couldn't help myself.
(나는) 어쩔 수 없었어요.
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Expression
어쩔 수 없었다 = couldn't help oneself
Speaking Tips
▶ Saying something you shouldn't (하면 안 되는 것을 말하기)
- I can’t help myself. (present)
(현재) 어쩔 수 없어.
- I couldn't help myself! (past)
(과거) 어쩔 수 없었어.
= I just couldn't help myself.
(just를 넣어서 강조)
Dialogue
Mike: I keep telling everyone secrets. I can't keep my mouth shut!
Matt: You are a blabbermouth...
Mike: I know, but I can't help myself!
Mike: 난 비밀을 계속 말하는 편이야. 입을 못 닫고 있어!
Matt: 너 입 가볍다[입이 싸다]…
Mike: 알아[미안해], 그렇지만 어쩔 수 없어.