[영어 회화] It set me back almost $1000.

 

(Terry is talking to David at work…)
Terry: Did you get your car fixed?
David: Yes I did.
Terry: What was wrong with it again?
David: My air conditioning.
Terry: What did it cost you?
David: It set me back almost $1000.
Terry: Wow! Well, it's good you got it fixed now. Summer is around the corner.
David: That's true. But it sure put a dent in my wallet.
Terry: You'll appreciate it when the summer temperatures reach 100 degrees.
David: You speak the truth.

(테리가 직장에서 데이빗과 이야기를 하며…)
테리: 차 고쳤어?
데이빗: 응 고쳤어.
테리: 또 뭐가 문제래?
데이빗: 에어컨 문제였어.
테리: 돈 얼마나 들었어?
데이빗: 거의 1000 달러 들었어.
테리: 와! 그래도 이제 고쳤으니 됐네. 여름도 다 됐는데.
데이빗: 맞아. 한데 지갑은 축났어.
테리: 여름 기온이 100도까지 오르면 잘 했다 싶을 거야.
데이빗: 맞는 말이야.

 

set someone back
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This is why comic book cafes are all the rage among young people as great date destinations. Sometimes they are packed with young people and you can’t get in right away. As icing on the cake, even the fees won’t set you back much.
The valet parking fee is also low, so it won’t set you back very much. Hotels offer a valet parking service, too. However, the prices are a bit steep.
The food is delicious, but it will set you back a bit.
It won't set you back too much if you buy it on sale.

put a dent in
~을 움푹 들어가게 하다, ~을 줄이다