What does “break into” mean?

Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
In this context, "break into" means to enter or open something using force, usually with the intention of stealing or trespassing. Ex: Someone broke into my house last night.

Rebecca
In this context, "break into" means to enter or open something using force, usually with the intention of stealing or trespassing. Ex: Someone broke into my house last night.
05/18
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What does “literally” mean?
'Literally' is an adverb, meaning 'in a literal sense'. 'Literal' is an adjective meaning 'understanding words in their most basic sense, without metaphors'. Let's say you're trying to describe something as it is, but you're worried that someone might interpret it differently, then you'll use 'literally' to clarify the meaning. Ex: I live literally right around the corner. Ex: He literally had ants in his pants.
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What does "something is getting close" mean? Physically near or some date is soon coming?
In the informal context, to "get somewhere" means to arrive or be close to some place. Thus, we can understand "we must be getting close" in this video to mean that they must be physically close or close to arriving at the desired location. To "get close" can be meant in the literal and metaphorical sense, such as an upcoming date. Ex: We're getting close to the restaurant. The GPS says we'll arrive in five minutes. Ex: The date of the wedding is getting close. Are you excited?
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Could you explain a nuance difference in customer, consumer, buyer, and shopper?
Good question. These are all similar, but there are slight differences in usage. In general, these terms all refer to people who buy or use products. When we are talking about retail settings, such as people who shop in a store, we generally use "customer" or "shopper." Ex: There are many customers in the store due to the sale. Ex: The store only allows 10 shoppers at a time, due to social distancing measures. "Buyer" also refers to a person who makes a purchase, but it can also refer to the profession. A professional "buyer" is a person who purchases stock or material for a business. Ex: The downtown location of X clothing store always has the best sales. This is because the buyer really understands current trends and shopper's preferences. Lastly, a "consumer" is any person that consumes any goods or services. They can also be shoppers, customers, or buyers. Consumers is usually the term used in news articles or research about shopping, the economy, or business. Ex: The study showed that 50% of consumers were more likely to purchase a product if it was on sale. Ex: Americans are the biggest consumers of beef.
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What does "give a damn" mean?
The full expression is "I don't give a damn," which is used to mean that someone doesn't care at all about something. Similar expressions include, "I don't give a shit," and "I don't give a fuck," however, these expressions are a bit crude and very informal in nature. It is commonly used as a noun in this context. Ex: I don't give a damn about his opinion. Ex: I don't give a damn what he thinks about me.
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What does "fine with" mean? And can I replace "fine" with "okay"?
Yes, you can replace "fine" with "okay" here. To be "fine with" something means that you are okay with it or you don't mind it. "Fine with" is normally used in statements but not in questions, whereas "okay with" is commonly used in both statements and questions. Ex: A: Are you okay with eating spicy food? B: Sure, I'm fine with that!
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