Rebecca
"A pile of [something]" refers to a heap or bunch of things laid on top of each other. You can use it when you want to say there's a group of one thing piled on each other. Ex: The pile of dishes in the kitchen won't clean themselves. Ex: There's a huge pile of laundry on my floor. Ex: The pile of books is for your sister.
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What is the difference between "bar" and "criteria"?
"Bar" refers to a more general level of qualification something has to have, where as "criteria" are specific elements something has to have.
2
Could you give some example for “societal convention”?
"Societal conventions" are unspoken rules that people follow and have agreed on that determine how you should behave in public. Societal conventions may be different in each country. Some examples of societal conventions are: table manners (Ex: not eating with your mouth open), getting in a line, not littering, etc.
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Is "take any chances" have the same meaning as "take no chances"? What exactly does it mean?
Yes! Both of these phrases have similar meanings. These phrases mean to not do something that might be risky or dangerous. Ex: I will not take any chances when it comes to my health. Ex: She takes no chances with her children's safety. Ex: They did not take any chances and made sure their car was fixed before the road trip. Ex: Do not take any chances with that dog. He is very aggressive.
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What does "NGO" stand for?
NGO stands for "non-governmental organization," which is an organization that is not run for profit (like businesses). They are usually run for the public good, and may involve things like healthcare, education, charity, human rights, climate change, reducing poverty, and so on. Ex: Some influential NGOs include International Rescue Committee, PATH, and OXFAM. Ex: I recently started volunteering at a human rights NGO.
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What does "Get dunked on" mean?
"Get dunked on" means to be defeated by someone in a humiliating way. Ex: I won! Get dunked on!
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