hollow leg
속빈 다리,
먹어도 살찌지 않는 체질
주로 술을 많이 마시는 기질
have a hollow leg
속빈 다리를 가지고 있다
밑빠진 독이다
■ hollow legs
Someone that can eat a lot of food but never seems to get full or put on any weight is said to have hollow legs
John "Bob you can fair eat a lot of food, how can you eat so much"
Bob: "I have hollow legs"
■ hollow leg
Imaginary reservoir for one who overindulges in liquor, food, etc. without showing signs of effect.
"My best friend has a hollow leg. She can drink 3 40 oz. bottles of Colt .45 and still walk a straight line."
■ to have a hollow leg
속빈 다리를 가지고 있다
have (a) hollow leg(s)
To be able to consume a larger amount of food or drink (especially alcohol) than is typical.
The steakhouse, known for its huge portions, is introducing a number of smaller menu items for those who don't have a hollow leg.
The way she drinks on a night out, you'd swear she has hollow legs.
■ to have a hollow leg
Fig. to have a great capacity or need for food or drink.
Bobby can drink more beer than I can afford. I think he has a hollow leg!
밑 빠진 독에 물붓기
1. It's like pouring water in a sieve
2. It's like a bottomless pit
It will be like throwing water on thirsty soil.
밑 빠진 독에 물 붓기다
be like throwing water on thirsty soil/
be nothing more than a drop in the bucket.
밑 빠진 독에 물 붓기
Nation should stop pouring water on thirsty soil 밑 빠진 독에 물 붓는 일은 중지해야 한다
An increased budget, however, cannot resolve the problem if the distribution system for soldiers is a mess.
하지만 예산을 늘려도 실 수혜자인 장병들에게 전달되는 복지 전달시스템이 엉망이면 밑 빠진 독에 물붓기다.