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- 01.What does "up to" mean here?
"Up to" in this context means to be lesser than or equal to something else, but not greater. "Up to" here is better understood as a part of the phrase "catch up to". To "catch up to" someone means to reach the level or the distance of someone who has gotten ahead of you, but not to surpass them. Ex: I have one more person to catch up to in the race. Ex: She has the highest grade in the class, no one has caught up to her yet.
- 02.What does "joint" mean? Does it mean have a same with cooperating something? If so, can you show me some examples?
"Joint" in this scenario means "shared." The narrator explains that individuals in a scrum feel as though they have a shared responsibility for their work and successes. Ex: They have joint custody of their children. Ex: He and his wife have a joint bank account. Ex: The project was a joint effort.
- 03.When it comes to taking medicine, the preposition that's often used is "on?"
Yes, the expression is to "be on medication." Thus, when you are describing or referring to a specific medication/medication name, you can also use the expression to "be on X." Another similar expression is to "take [medicine name]." Ex: I take Tylenol for my headaches. Ex: I am on inhibitors for my high blood pressure.
- 04.What does “thrust” mean?
"Thrust" here refers to the force that moves an aircraft through the air. "Thrust" describes how powerful an engine is for an aircraft. Ex: The engine on this airplane has a lot of thrust.
- 05.When can I use "dude"?
You can use the word "dude" when speaking with friends or people you are close to. "Dude" is a slang English word for a man; a guy. However, this does not have to be gender-specific. Some women will call her female friends dudes. I recommend you only use this with people you are close to. If you use it with someone who is older than you, he or she might take offense. It isn't an offensive word, but it is not very formal with elderly people nor is it formal with people you don't know well. Ex: Dude, where is my car? Ex: Hey dude! What are you up to? Ex: Dude, this sucks! I didn't want to fail the class.
- 06.What is "ya"?
"ya" is a replacement for "you." "Ya" is actually how a lot of people pronounce "you" in a casual conversation. Ex: Can ya give me an example?
- 07.What is "to-do list"? When do you use it?
A "to-do list" is a list with all the tasks that are needed to be done. It is made for people to better see what they have to get done so they can prioritize tasks and better manage their time. Ex: I made a to-do list of homework so I can get everything done on time. Ex: Cross chores off the to-do list.
- 08.What does "Joe Workingman" mean? Is this similar to "Joe sick-pack"?
"Joe Workingman" is a joke that is meant to represent the average working man. They just used the name Joe because it's a very common English name and used the last name "Workingman" to mean working man. Otherwise, it doesn't have any other meaning. A common phrase we use is "average Joe." This means that a man is a typical guy. He isn't extraordinary; he is just a normal guy.
- 09.Why does it say "to not get caught" rather than "not to get caught"? Is it same?
Yes, you are correct. The two actually mean the same thing. In this case, the preposition "to" can be placed before or after "not" without any change to the sentence meaning.
- 010.What's the origin of the name "Twitter?"
One of the founders of Twitter explained that as they were looking for names for the product, they came across the word "twitter" in the dictionary. Twitter means a short inconsequential burst of information, or chirps from birds. He thought it was an appropriate way to describe their site, so they named it "Twitter" in the end. Ex: What's your Twitter handle? Ex: I like browsing Twitter for memes and short news stories.
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"Discomfort" is the feeling of being uncomfortable, of feeling strange, nervous, or out of place doing something or being somewhere. Essentially, the opposite of feeling comfortable. There is an idea that when you are feeling discomforted, you are often learning things or growing from the experience. Discomfort is part of the process of growth! Additionally, "discomfort" can be meant in the physical sense, when your body is feeling uncomfortable or abnormal. Ex: I feel discomforted with my situation at work. Ex: I feel physical discomfort due to the hot weather.
"Are supposed to" means that you should or are expected to do something. Here it means the way one "is supposed to" follow a certain guide or way of doing something. Ex: I was supposed to finish my project last night. But I didn't have enough time. Ex: We are supposed to bake the cake for tomorrow.
These two are very similar in meaning! However, the situations in which they are usually used do differ. "Result" and "consequence" both refer to the end, final product, or result of an action or condition, but "consequence" is usually only used in the negative sense. Ex: There will be consequences to your actions. (Negative) Ex: There will be negative results due to your actions. (Only is negative because the adjective "negative" is used here.) Ex: The results of our experiment were great. Ex: The consequence of waking up late was that we missed our flight.
So, we do have two eyes! However, we only have one "vision". "Vision" means the ability to see. The phrase "night vision" means the ability to see at night. The use of "glasses" can help one's "vision". Ex: I used to have twenty twenty vision, and then I got old. Ex: My vision is blurry. I think I need to get glasses. Ex: I wish I had night vision so I wouldn't be scared of the dark.
You're right, if this sentence were grammatically correct it would be "Ice Bear is not afraid of tiny germs". However, Ice Bear often speaks shortened sentences that are not grammatically correct. He also tends to speak in the third person, referring directly to himself as "Ice Bear". So for his character, it is normal to use incorrect grammar, however it is good that you are aware that it is incorrect!
