By Anna Matteo30 April 2022And now Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English! On this program we explore the meaning of words and expressions in the English language. Today we talk about a saying that comes from the world of carpentry.
Do they mean the same thing? "I've been fishing many times." "I've gone fishing many times." Yes they are both correct, and they mean the same thing in this instance. Reactions: Heidi Not open for further replies. Similar threads S might've been the year to ...
What does it mean to teach in a large multilevel class? 在一个学生水平参差不齐的大班课教学意味着什么? Student’s previous experience with education-some students have more experience in English classes so the teacher is likely to find that such students are ready and eager to move on to ne...
to watch over (someone or something) – to observe; to monitor; to watch what someone or something is doing to make sure that it is done correctly * Who is going to watch over your daughter while you are at the meeting tonight?method – a way of doing something; technique * Melissa’...
GLOSSARY band – a group of people who play musical instruments * The band played all night and got a lot of people onto the dance floor.musician – someone who plays a musical instrument and makes music * To be a good musician, you have to take the time to practice. as it turns ...
But what does it mean when we say “Got you!” or “Gotcha!”? And what does it have to do with CAPTCHA? GOTCHA We say “Gotcha!” in a couple of different situations. If you are chasing (trying to catch) someone who is running away from you, and then you reach the person, you...
John:“Really? What does it mean?” Priya:“It’s believed that if someone looks at you with envy or jealousy, it can bring bad luck or misfortune. In Texting, Social Posts Congrats! Don’t forget to hang an Evil Eye charm to keep the bad vibes away! 🧿😊 ...
So, what does it mean exactly? This reference will shed light on the meaning of this slang term and help you understand how to use it correctly in different contexts and properly express your emotions. Pet Peeve Meaning and Origin Key Takeaways Pet peeves are personal annoyances that cause ...
___ WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN? battery The word “battery,” in this podcast, means a series of things, or a group of many similar things: “Is it difficult to pass the battery of tests needed to become an FBI agent?” The word “battery” more commonly refers to a small object that...
WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN? relieve The verb “relieve,” in this podcast, means to stop the pain: “I took the medicine and it relieved my headache.” You can also use “relieve” to mean to make someone feel less worried or anxious: “She was relieved to hear that she would ...