Rebecca
To "scrape by" means to live with barely any money- or enough money to get what you need and nothing more. To "scrape by" can also mean to only just succeed at something, or to almost fail. Ex: We scrape by with what we make at the market every week. Ex: Johnny scraped by on his driver's test. I'm surprised he actually passed.
05/17
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What does "wanna" mean?
"Wanna" is the contraction of "want to" or "want a." In this case, it means "want to." Ex: I wanna (want to) go home. Ex: I wanna (want a) new phone.
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Why is the verb "weave" being used here? Is it because of "fabric"?
Yes, that's correct! "Weave" and "fabric" are words that go well together. The speaker does not mean them literally and has used them as a poetic metaphor to express the combination of different elements to create a new, innovative idea. Ex: The principles of multiculturalism are woven into the fabric of Canadian society. Ex: Colorful designs are woven into the fabric of the blanket.
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Who is the President Reagan?
President Reagan's full name was "Ronald Reagan. He was the 40th president of the United States and was in office from 1981 to 1989. Ex: President Reagan was known for his economic plan at the end of the cold war. Ex: Ronald Reagan was originally an actor before he became the president.
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Does the word "remove" has the same meaning as "take-off"?
Yes, that's correct! "Remove" and "take off" are synonyms. Ex: Can you remove your shoes before entering the house? = Can you take off your shoes before entering the house? Ex: I tried to remove the stain on your shirt, but I couldn't. = I tried to take off the stain on your shirt, but I couldn't.
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What's the difference between "tune" and "melody"?
Usually, "tune" and "melody" express the same meaning and can be used interchangeably. Both words refer to a series of notes in a song or a part of a song. The only difference is that "tune" can also be used to mean that something is on "pitch" or in the right key. "Tune" can also be used as a verb. However, in this context, "tune" and "melody" can be used interchangeably. Ex: She played the tune of the song on the trumpet. Ex: How does the melody for that song go?
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