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문제 1

Your friend asks about your bad day, but you need a short break before you talk. Which line fits best?

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문제 2

Which line sounds the most serious and suggests a longer break?

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문제 3

In "I need a little space," what does "space" mean?

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문제 4

Which line says you might discuss a problem later, but not now?

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문제 5

Hana says, "Can I have a minute? Then I'll tell you everything." Why does the second sentence help?

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How smart people say 'Leave me alone'

"Leave me alone" can sound angry, so say what you need instead. Say "Can I have a minute?" for a short break, "I need a little space" for quiet time, and "I need some time alone" for a longer, more serious break. You can also add a reason or a promise, like "Then I'll tell you everything." That shows the other person you aren't upset with them.

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I need a little space. Honest and gentle

Use it when you want quiet time away from someone, often after stress or an argument. Space here means quiet time alone. Between partners it can sound like a problem in the relationship, so add a reason or a time if you only mean tonight.

“Yeah. I need a little space.”

영화 속 표현: See You Then (2021)
Can I have a minute? Polite and quick

Use it when you need a short break to think, calm down, or finish something. Don't use it if you need the whole evening. To a busy coworker, the same words can also mean you want a minute of their time to talk, so context matters.

“Honey, can I have a minute?”

영화 속 표현: #Xmas (2022)
I need some time alone. Clear and serious

Use it for a longer break, such as an evening or a weekend, when you need to think things over. It is clear and serious, so it fits personal situations better than a quick moment at work.

“I need some time alone.”

영화 속 표현: The Expendables (2010)
I just need a moment. Soft and calm

Use it when you feel emotional or need a few seconds to collect your thoughts, for example after bad news. It sounds gentle, but it only covers a very short pause.

“I just need a moment.”
Give me a few minutes, okay? Casual and friendly

Use it with friends, family, or roommates when you're tired or busy and want them to come back soon. The word "okay" makes it softer. With a manager, "Can I have a minute?" is safer.

“Give me a few minutes, okay?”
I'm not ready to talk about it yet. Honest and private

Use it when someone asks about a problem and you don't want to discuss it now. The word "yet" tells the person you may talk later, so it sounds kinder than a simple no.

“I'm not ready to talk about it yet.”

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어색한 표현 ~~Leave me alone.~~

더 자연스러운 표현 Can I have a minute? Then I'll tell you everything.

"Leave me alone" often sounds angry, even when you only feel tired. The second version asks for the same break and tells the person you'll talk soon.
어색한 표현 ~~I need some time lonely.~~

더 자연스러운 표현 I need some time alone.

"Alone" means without other people. "Lonely" means sad because you're alone, and it doesn't work after "time" in this line.
어색한 표현 ~~Can I have a minute? (when you need the whole evening)~~

더 자연스러운 표현 I need some time alone tonight.

"A minute" promises a short break. If you need hours, say so. Otherwise the other person may come back too soon and feel confused.