Rebecca
"Explaining" here is a gerund, which is an "-ing" verb that functions as a noun. It's used here to express that the video explains the origins of a particular expression, and can be replaced by "that/which explains" without changing the meaning of the sentence. Ex: We made a video explaining what vaccines are. = We made a video that explains what vaccines are.
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What does the word "zeal" mean? Can you show me some examples?
"Zeal" means to have a lot of energy or enthusiasm for something. Ex: He has a lot of zeal for animal husbandry. Ex: Mary's zeal for musicals is well-known among her friends.
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By "Take his eyes out", does it mean destroy his eyes or do something to block his sight?
By "take his eyes out" he means "destroy his eyes!". When you "take out" someone or something in the context of violence and a fight, it usually means to kill or destroy. Ex: There are the bad guys! Take 'em out. Ex: He was taken out with a single bullet shot.
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How does "you have faith in me" different from "trust you"?
Great question! Although they have similar meanings, 'faith' has a more spiritual meaning, used to express concepts such as 'allegiance', 'duty', or 'loyalty'. 'Trust', on the other hand' is used more generally in social relationships. In short, 'faith' is a much stronger concept of 'trust'. Ex: Trust is key in friendship. Ex: The voters lost faith in their politicians.
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What's "odds" mean and when's it used?
Here, "odds" means strength, power, resources, or advantages. The phrase "against all odds" is quite common and usually means to achieve something even though it's unlikely. "Odds" can also mean the probability or likelihood of something. So if you want to express the likelihood of something, you can use "odds." Ex: The odds that she'll come home for Christmas is quite low. Ex: I finished my degree against all the odds.
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Does the word "Locals" refer to the local people?
Yes, that's right! "Locals" does refer to "local people." Ex: When I travel, I prefer to go where the locals go rather than the tourist areas. Ex: Locals would be able to tell you where the waterfall is.
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