Rebecca
If something is a "key thing" it means that it is an important part of a something, or important to notice. It is a common phrase! It's used to highlight important aspects in many situations. Ex: A key thing in a relationship is communication. Ex: The key thing during a marathon is hydration!
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Why is he calling her "sprout"?
"Sprout" is a term of endearment or a nickname for a young person. The connection being that a sprout is a young plant. So some people call either their children or a young person/child, that they know well, “sprout”.
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I've heard somewhere that there's a slight difference between "as though" and "as if" as to when they are used. Can you explain this?
We use "as if" and "as though" to make comparisons and to talk about an imaginary situation or a situation that may not be true but is likely or possible. They have a similar meaning. Both are commonly used after verbs like "feel" and "look". "As if" is the more commonly used expression, and has its own distinct use to express disbelief. Ex: She moved her hands as if she was drowning. Ex: It looks as though we won't be able to finish our project on time. Ex: What do you mean you don't want to come to the party. As if! (colloquial use to express disbelief, cannot be replaced with "as though")
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What does "hit sweets" mean?
Here, "hit the sweets pretty hard" basically means that the boy eats a lot of candy. "The sweets" means sweet things, like sugary drinks, candy, and chocolate. Ex: My favorite thing to do is to hit the sweets while watching TV. Ex: I hit the sweets less than I used to, because I got too many cavities.
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I've seen so many times that native speakers using "already" at the bottom part of the sentence. What does it mean? I wish to know how to use this expression 🤓
"Already" is often used after a word or sentence to imply urgency or impatience. Ex: Can you hurry up already? I've been waiting for so long. Ex: Just tell me already. What's the big secret?
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What does "for now" mean here?
"For now" means for the moment, for the time being, or momentarily. Here, the speaker is saying that the children have to stop scootering, but they can continue at a later time. Ex: For now, the bridge is stable and will not collapse. Ex: I have enough money to pay my bills for now.
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