fix problem
Solve issue
Use this phrase when you want to take action and solve a specific, practical difficulty quickly.
15초 만에
- To solve a difficulty or repair something broken.
- Very common in both work and daily life.
- Focuses on taking action to find a solution.
뜻
This phrase means finding a solution to a trouble or making something work correctly again. It is like taking a broken situation and making it right.
주요 예문
3 / 6At a restaurant
The waiter promised to fix the problem with our bill.
The waiter promised to solve the issue with our bill.
Texting a roommate
Don't worry, I'll fix the problem with the leaky faucet tonight.
I will repair the leaking tap tonight.
In a business meeting
We need a strategy to fix the problem of declining sales.
We need a plan to solve the sales decrease.
문화적 배경
The phrase reflects a 'can-do' pragmatic culture prevalent in English-speaking societies. It gained massive popularity during the industrial age when mechanical repairs were daily life. Today, it is the go-to phrase in the tech world for debugging software.
The 'Quick Fix'
If you hear someone say 'a quick fix,' they mean a fast solution that might not last forever. It's like using tape to fix a car!
Don't 'Fix' People
Be careful! Telling a friend 'I want to fix you' can be offensive. It sounds like you think they are broken. Use 'help you' instead.
15초 만에
- To solve a difficulty or repair something broken.
- Very common in both work and daily life.
- Focuses on taking action to find a solution.
What It Means
To fix a problem is to find an answer to a difficulty. It is very practical. You see something wrong. You do something to change it. Now, it is not wrong anymore. It is about action and results. It is the verbal equivalent of a toolbox.
How To Use It
You use it like a standard verb-noun pair. You can fix a problem yourself. You can ask someone else to fix a problem. Use it for broken objects like a car. Use it for abstract things like a schedule mistake. It is a very flexible workhorse in English.
I need to fix this problem.Can you fix the problem with the Wi-Fi?We fixed the problem yesterday.
When To Use It
Use it when you want to be direct. It works at home when the sink leaks. It works at the office when a report is wrong. It is great for texting when you are busy. It shows you are focused on the solution. It is the 'hero' phrase of everyday life. Use it when you want to sound helpful and capable.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for very deep emotional issues. You don't usually fix a problem with a grieving friend. That sounds a bit cold. For big, complex global issues, use address or resolve. Avoid it if you want to sound very fancy or academic. It is a 'doing' phrase, not a 'thinking' phrase. If you broke a law, you don't fix it; you face the consequences!
Cultural Background
English speakers, especially in the US and UK, love being 'fixers.' There is a big cultural value on being practical. People like to get straight to the point. If there is a 'glitch' or a 'hiccup,' someone will want to fix it immediately. It reflects a 'can-do' attitude that is very common in Western workplaces.
Common Variations
You will often hear fix the issue in offices. If it is a small thing, people say fix a glitch. If it is a person's mistake, they might fix a blunder. In slang, you might hear patch it up. But fix a problem is the king of them all. It is simple, clear, and everyone understands it.
사용 참고사항
This is a neutral-to-informal collocation. It is safe in 95% of situations, but in high-level legal or academic writing, 'resolve' or 'rectify' is preferred.
The 'Quick Fix'
If you hear someone say 'a quick fix,' they mean a fast solution that might not last forever. It's like using tape to fix a car!
Don't 'Fix' People
Be careful! Telling a friend 'I want to fix you' can be offensive. It sounds like you think they are broken. Use 'help you' instead.
The Office 'Fixer'
In Western office culture, being called a 'fixer' is usually a big compliment. It means you are the person who gets things done when others give up.
예시
6The waiter promised to fix the problem with our bill.
The waiter promised to solve the issue with our bill.
Used here for a clerical or math error.
Don't worry, I'll fix the problem with the leaky faucet tonight.
I will repair the leaking tap tonight.
Refers to a physical repair.
We need a strategy to fix the problem of declining sales.
We need a plan to solve the sales decrease.
Used for a professional business challenge.
Unless you can fix the problem of my empty wallet, I'm staying home!
Unless you can give me money, I am staying home.
Using 'problem' to describe being broke is a common joke.
I know I messed up, and I want to fix the problem between us.
I want to repair our relationship.
Used here to mean reconciling a disagreement.
Restarting your computer usually fixes the problem.
Restarting often solves the technical issue.
The most common advice in the tech world.
셀프 테스트
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
My computer is frozen; I need to ___ the problem.
We use the verb `fix` specifically with `problem` to mean solving it.
Complete the professional request.
Could you please ___ the problem with the shipping address?
In a professional context, asking someone to `fix` an error is polite and direct.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality of 'Fix a Problem'
Used with friends for small things.
Fix the TV.
The standard way to speak.
Fix the problem.
Used in serious reports.
Resolve the issue.
Where to use 'Fix a Problem'
Home Repairs
Fixing a broken chair.
IT / Tech
Fixing a software bug.
Relationships
Fixing a misunderstanding.
Customer Service
Fixing a wrong order.
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, it is perfectly fine! You can say, I fixed a problem with our filing system. It shows you are proactive.
They are very similar. Fix is more common for physical things or quick errors, while solve is used more for math or complex puzzles.
Usually, no. If you say I need to fix him, it sounds like you are controlling. Use I want to help him instead.
Both are correct. Use a for any general problem and the when you are talking about a specific one you both know about.
No, it is neutral. However, if you want to sound extra professional, you can use resolve the issue.
That is different! Fixing a game means cheating so a specific person wins. Don't confuse it with solving a problem!
Not really. We repair objects (like a car) but we fix problems. Repair a problem sounds a bit strange to native speakers.
That is a house that is in bad condition. You buy it cheap and then you fix the problems to make it nice.
You can say, I fixed the problem once and for all. This means it will never come back.
Yes, in a very casual way. Fix a snack means to make a quick snack. But it doesn't mean there was a problem with the food!
관련 표현
Resolve an issue
A more formal way to say fix a problem, often used in business.
Sort it out
A British English favorite meaning to organize or solve a situation.
Iron out the kinks
To fix the small, final problems in a plan.
Troubleshoot
To look for the cause of a problem so you can fix it.
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