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Yes, there are a few rules to use the colon ":" in writing. A colon usually leads into something following it, such as a list, or after certain phrases like "as follows" and "for example." You can also use a colon before a conclusion, as used in this video. You could use it before a quote or phrase, and you could use it before the subtitle of a book or movie. Ex: To make the pasta dish, we need: onions, tomatoes, pasta, and herbs. Ex: My friend once said: "Motivation is an illusion, just do the things you need to do." Ex: He finally told us about his past: he was once a famous musician. Ex: I can't wait to watch "Spider-Man: No Way Home." Ex: As follows, this is what the letter contained: "Dear mom and dad..."

"Task force" refers to a unit or team organized to work on a certain task, or it can also refer to a large military group. They're talking a lot about detective work here, so it's typical to have a task force for a specific task or operation related to detective work. It could also be that the task force is working on a specific, big task to get done together. Ex: The task force in the police series is so good at their job. Ex: They got a military task force into the base because of this.

Yes, definitely! Both of these phrases are perfectly fine to use and won't change the meaning of the sentence. This also can apply to other sentences as well. Ex: A couple of days later/after a couple of days, we decided to name our new kitten Roy. Ex: We went to the beach a couple of days later/after a couple of days.

"Oughta" is the short and informal form of "ought to", which means "should" and is usually used when giving advice. It is used to show when doing something is necessary or would be a good thing to do. Ex: You ought to be kinder to him. Ex: That child ought to be in bed.

That's correct! "(Good) lord," "(oh) Jesus," "oh my god," "(oh) god," and so on are all informal exclamations used to express surprise, shock, frustration, or annoyance about something. You can choose to leave out the "oh," as it would still have the same effect it. Ex. A: Did you hear? My dog gave birth to ten puppies last night! B: Good lord! So many puppies!

"Be aware of" means that someone has knowledge about something and realizes it exists. Here, the speaker is saying that many people right now know how bad the fashion industry is for the environment. Many people did not know about this in the past (how bad the fashion industry is for the environment), but they realize it now. Ex: I'm aware of the rules at work because my boss told them to me. Ex: Stop signs make drivers aware of when to stop.

"in case" means to prepare for an event. In a sentence, "in case" is typically used before a pronoun or at the end of the sentence. Ex: You better have medicine on hand, just in case. Ex: I have plenty of money, just in case. "In case of" means what you should do if and or when something happens. "In case of" is typically followed by a noun. Ex: In case of an emergency, listen to your supervisor. Ex: In case of a fire, leave the building as soon as possible.

Yes, the phrase "what's not to like?" is common to use. It is a rhetorical question, so even though it is in a question form, it is more of a statement and does not require an answer. It is used to emphasize something that is very good and express an opinion that nothing seems to be bad or faulty with it. Ex: The rent is cheap and everything is really nice in this apartment. What's not to like? Ex: What's not to like about her? She's perfect for you.

You're right! It's not about the temperature. "We're cool" means "we're okay. There is no misunderstanding between us." Ex: They were past lovers, but they've moved on, and everything is cool between them. Ex: We are not cool these days. I found out that she was lying to me for the past 3 weeks.

It's slang for "a person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something".