Rebecca
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.
05/15
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Do people say "in vacation" too?
No, people don't say "in vacation" since "vacation" is not something you can be inside of, even in terms of time! Ex: In June, while I was on vacation, I stayed at a hotel in the city for a couple of nights. Ex: For my vacation this year, I would like to go to Spain.
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What does "should have p.p" mean? and is it okay to say just "should" here?
"Should have" is used in this case to express that something did not happen, but one wishes that it did, and so it is used to express a past mistake or failure. "Should have" is always used with a past tense verb. It would not be correct to use "should" in this case because "should" is used to express an expectation or give an opinion to someone. Additionally, "should" is usually attached to the simple or base form of the verb while the "have" in "should have" is attached to a past tense or completed verb to turn it into the perfect form of the verb to indicate that the action has been completed. Here's another example: Ex: You should eat something before you go to school. Ex: You should have eaten something before you went to school.
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What does "anew" mean? Can you give me an example sentence using the word "anew"?
"Anew" means again or once more, usually in a different way than before. To "begin anew" means to start over, to do something new. Ex: You must start anew. Ex: She wants to begin anew in a different place.
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Can I use "break out" instead of "break up" when I split from boy/girlfriend?
No, I don't recommend using that. Native speakers will be very confused if you say this." You need to the phrasal verb "break up" to indicate that you don't want to be in a relationship anymore. Ex: I don't think we are working out. I want to break up. Ex: I'm breaking up with you. I can't trust you anymore.
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What's "breakthrough" mean and when's it used?
A "breakthrough" means a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or advance in knowledge and technique. It's used in relation to significant moments, as well as when a big success happens in one's life. Ex: The new vaccine was a medical breakthrough that doctors and scientists had worked on for years. Ex: Going to counseling is often a huge breakthrough for many people. Ex: Their album was a breakthrough and they soared to the top charts.
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