Rebecca
Yes, that's right! Here "not supposed to be" means that they don't have permission to or are not allowed to be watching anything. Ex: You're not supposed to be doing too much physical activity this week. The doctor told you not to. Ex: She's not supposed to see her birthday present! Help me hide it from her.
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When can I use the expression "big day"?
"Big day" is an expression used to indicate that something important or significant will be happening that day. This can refer to both positive or negative things. Ex: It's a big day for me today. I'll be taking my university entrance exams. Ex: It'll be a big day tomorrow, so go to sleep early and get some rest.
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I see the word “some” here, but why does “research” in singular form?
"Research" is used because it does not have a plural form. In English, "researches" is not used. When using the word "some," the noun after it should be plural if it has a plural form and if it does not have a plural form, use the regular form of the noun. Ex: Some people have pets. Ex: I have some money with me.
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What's "long for" mean?
To "long for" something means to want something very much, to have a desire or yearning for something. Ex: I've been longing to meet you ever since I heard about you! Ex: She's just longing for a holiday. Ex: She longed to see the musical live, and she finally did.
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What's "buildup" mean here? Can it be used as a verb too?
Yes, buildup can be used as both a noun and a verb! As a verb, it becomes the phrasal verb to "build up." This refers to the gradual accumulation or increase of something, which is usually negative. Ex: After not cleaning for a long time, there was a huge buildup of dust and dirt in the house. Ex: Political tensions built up until the public called for the president to resign.
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Can the verb "admit" come after "do"?
Yes, the verb "admit" can come after "do", although it is not necessary. "Do" in this sentence is only used to add emphasis to the verb "admit". It is common to see "do", "does", or "did" in front of a verb to make the verb sound stronger. Usually, "do" is stressed when speaking to further emphasize the main verb in the sentence. Ex: A: Do you like my new shirt? B: I do like your new shirt! Ex: So, you do want to talk about it?
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