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- 01.What does the phrase “happen to + V” mean?
To "happen to" do something means that it is random or by chance. In the case of the video here, "happen to know a thing or two about scary" means that by chance she knows about scary things. You can use the expression "happen to" whenever you are expressing that something was a coincidence or was done by chance and was not known before. Ex: I happened to see my neighbor at the store today. Ex: The dinner she cooked for us happens to be my favorite.
- 02.What is "or so"?
You use the phrase "or so" as a way of saying that the number before is approximate and may actually be more or less. Ex: We will leave at nine, since the drive is an hour or so. Ex: My school raised two hundred dollars or so for charity. Ex: Matt got me a room there for a week or so when I first came here. Ex: The driver usually spends four hours or so helping to load and prepare his truck.
- 03.What does "core" mean? Could you give me some examples?
"Core" refers to the most central or important part of something. Synonyms include central, key, basic, and fundamental. Ex: My core mission is to make a positive impact on the world. Ex: The core idea of this essay is that mental health is as important as physical health.
- 04.What does 501s mean here?
501s are the trademark product of Levi's denim jeans. So, 'Bring those 501s a bit closer' is 'asking for someone (who is wearing 501s) to come closer'.
- 05.How nuance will change if "like this chemical thing" replace to "like a chemical thing"?
Both "this" and "a" actually work in this context. You can swap out "this" for "a" without changing the nuance of the sentence. Many people use "this" when describing things in conversation, but "a" also works well here. Ex: He's like this great big teddy bear. = He's like a great big teddy bear.
- 06.What's the main difference between "as usual" and "as always"? Or are they interchangeable?
The main difference between "as usual" and "as always" is that "as always" implies that every time something happens, it happens the same way. Or something is "always" the same. I'd also say that "as always" is slightly more dramatic than "as usual" with the emphasis on "always". Whereas "as usual" means that it habitually or commonly happens that way. Maybe not
time, but most times. Between the two, "as usual" is most common. Ex: As usual, Tim is late! Ex: He was rude, as always. - 07.Can I use "store" only to things that are unable to see?
No, you can also use "store" to the physical things. Ex: I store the fuel for the winter. Ex: I stored my possessions in my mother's house.
- 08.Why does "what time" put after "at"? What is the right order of this sentence?
"What time" is put after "at" in this sentence because she is using "what time" as a replacement for the specific time, which she doesn't know. Usually, the correct order for this sentence would be "what time did you get up at" or "at what time did you get up". The way she says it implies that she was going to finish her sentence with a specific time but she forgot or realized she doesn't know the actual time. So it is still correct for her to say this.
- 09.What does "stay civil" mean here?
To "stay/remain civil" means that the state of things remains polite, calm, or cultured. We often use this expression to de-escalate a situation where impolite language or violence may be used. When things are no longer civil, they are hectic, rushed, hurried, or even violent. The speaker is stating that with proper time management, all tasks get completed on time and everything stays calm and unrushed. He has used this expression to add a bit of humor to his speech. Ex: Stop fighting! Let's keep things civil. Ex: No matter what happens, we need to respect each other and stay civil.
- 010.What's the difference between "swap" and "change"?
To "change" is to become something different. "Swap" is to give something for something else- to exchange something. So they didn't "change" their bodies to look like something else. They "exchanged" or "swapped" bodies. One body was given for another. Ex: I want to change my hair. Maybe I'll dye it blue! Ex: Let's swap places. You sit here. I'll sit there. Ex: I'm going to go change my outfit. Ex: Hey! Wanna swap clothes? I'll wear yours. You wear mine.
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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!
