나는 사람 보는 눈이 있다. speak volumes (about), 흥행 보증수표, 반짝 스타
I am a good judge of character.
A를 보면 B를 알 수 있다. A는 B를 적나라하게 보여준다.
A speaks volumes about B.
Fig. [for something that is seen] to reveal a great deal of information.
The unsightly yard and unpainted house speaks volumes
about what kind of people live there.
Be significant, indicate a great deal, as in
That house of theirs speaks volumes about their income.
if something speaks volumes, it makes a situation very clear without the use of words (never in continuous tenses)
He refused to comment on reports of his dismissal,
but his furious expression spoke volumes.
(often + about )
What we wear speaks volumes about our personality.
to express something very clearly and completely
The happy expressions on both their faces spoke volumes
about their marriage.
He didn't say anything about
what happened at the meeting,
but his furious expression spoke volumes.
Your friends speak volumes about you.
(친구를 보면 그 사람을 알 수 있다.)
흥행 보증수표: a sure-fire ticket
(sure-fire)
Bound to be successful or perform as expected:
a sure-fire solution to the problem.
something that happens only once or for a short time and will not be repeated
We're hoping that this is
a long-term opportunity, and not just a flash in the pan.
briefly successful or popular
At first, some of the major record labels thought
rock ’n’ roll was just a flash in the pan.
This trend is no flash in the pan.