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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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Here, "come in" means to become involved in a specific role or function. Ex: We'll need a lawyer, and that's when Jack comes in. Ex: You need to be able to write the exam well. That's where extra lessons come in.
They all mean the same thing when it comes to disposed waste! The difference is the places they are used. "Trash" and "garbage" is considered North American, and "rubbish" is considered British English. So depending on where you are, you will hear one more than the other. Ex: Can you take the trash out? = Can you take the garbage out? = Can you take the rubbish out?
You are correct here! "From where" can actually be substituted with "from which" AND "where" here without changing the meaning of the sentence. Ex: Her headquarters, from which the teaching's organized, are in Seoul's business district. Ex: Her headquarters, where the teaching's organized, are in Seoul's business district.
"Workout" is what we use to call a session of exercise or physical training. For example, if you finish exercising at the gym, you can say that you completed a workout. This can be used as both a noun and verb. Ex: I had a great workout this morning at the gym. Ex: I try to workout for at least an hour every day.
"Ever" is an adverb meaning at at any time, at all times, or always. It is used in conjunction with a verb to modify (or describe) it. You can use it in negatives, but it is more common to use "never" in such contexts. Ex. I won't ever eat meat again, I'm turning vegan. Ex. I have not ever eaten fish in my life. -> I have never eaten fish in my life.
