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My Handsome Bodyguard
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Plot overview
A wealthy client hires a highly skilled and attractive bodyguard for her protection. As they are forced into close proximity, the professional boundaries between them begin to blur. They must navigate intense emotional conflict as their duty clashes with their growing mutual attraction, potentially putting both their careers and lives at risk.
Level insight
The plot requires understanding complex social dynamics, including the transition between formal professional language (security/duty) and intense informal emotional expressions.
Learning goals
Learn expressions for maintaining professional boundaries and distance
Practice vocabulary related to protection, security, and danger management
Master phrases for expressing hidden affections and internal conflict
Lingos you'll learn in this series
get paid extra
Thank you. Well, I hope you get paid extra for all this coffee that you make.
To receive additional money beyond the usual salary or rate for work done.
lose confidence
Do you think I'll lose my confidence when I'm with Michael?
To start feeling unsure of one's own abilities or judgment.
bullshit
Bullshit! What danger are you talking about? Talk some sense Liz. Just ask him to go back. I don't want him here anymore.
To speak rationally or reasonably, often used as an imperative command to someone who is being illogical or overly emotional.
Forget about it
early. Forget about it. I made you some coffee. I know it's not as good as
A fixed expression used to dismiss a topic or issue, meaning 'don't worry about it' or 'it doesn't matter'.
what's the point of
So what's the point of staying here anyway?
A pragmatic expression used to ask why an action should be done, implying that it is useless or unnecessary.
Fine, whatever
Are you sure with that? Fine, whatever
An informal phrase indicating resignation or dismissal, showing that the speaker is giving up on an argument or discussion.
kind of feel like
I kind of feel like I haven't experienced enough in my life.
A common informal expression used to soften a statement or introduce a slightly uncertain personal opinion or feeling.
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