The Hound and the Hare

있는 힘을 다해

With all one's might

Real Pattern

This phrase emphasizes that you're using every last bit of your strength or energy to do something. It's often used in situations of desperation, competition, or intense effort.

Pattern Application

있는 힘을 다해 소리쳤지만 아무도 듣지 못했어요. — I shouted with all my might, but no one could hear me.

선수들은 이기기 위해 있는 힘을 다해 뛰었어요. — The athletes ran with all their might to win.

Tip

This is a strong, slightly dramatic expression. For a more casual way to say "do your best," you can use 최선을 다해서.

있는 힘을 다해

어리둥절해서

Being bewildered / confused

Real Pattern

Use this when you're so confused by an unexpected situation that you don't know how to react. It's a feeling of being dazed and puzzled, as if you can't quite process what's happening.

Pattern Application

갑자기 불이 꺼져서 모두 어리둥절해서 서 있었어요. — The lights suddenly went out, so everyone just stood there bewildered.

처음 듣는 이야기에 어리둥절해서 무슨 말을 해야 할지 몰랐어요. — I was so bewildered by the story I'd never heard before that I didn't know what to say.

Tip

This word captures a visual sense of confusion, like looking around with a blank expression. It's stronger than simply being curious (궁금해서).

어리둥절해서

마찬가지였어요

It was the same

Real Pattern

This is a very common way to say that a situation or outcome is the same as a previous one. It implies "no difference" or "just like before."

Pattern Application

어제도 늦게 잤는데 오늘도 마찬가지예요. — I went to bed late yesterday, and it's the same today.