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- 01.What does "serve as [something]" mean?
If something "serves as [something]," it means that it's suitable for a particular use. It can also mean performing duties for an organisation or country. Ex: The table cloth serves as a protective surface from spilt drinks on the table. Ex: The sofa also serves as a bed when we have people over. => an additional use Ex: He served in the army for two years.
- 02.Can you tell me how to use "kill something on" in a sentence?
This is an example of wordplay. To "kill the lights" means to switch or turn the lights off, and the speaker has used it both literally and figuratively to state that Broadway will be closed for business until 2021. Ex: The show's about to start. Can you kill the lights? Ex: The theatre killed the lights in preparation for the movie.
- 03.If I want to mention comedy genre of movie, 'comedy filled film' would work?
Yes! You can say "something-filled film" to describe a genre of a film, such as "comedy-filled film." "Suspense-filled" and "comedy-filled" are compound adjectives used to describe something full of that type of content. You could also use it for movies, series, books, and podcasts! Ex: I enjoy a good drama-filled series. Ex: She likes watching action-filled movies. Ex: I'm reading a romance-filled book at the moment.
- 04.What does "likely to ever be found" mean?
"Likely to ever be found" in this context means these gems seem to be the largest of its kind ever discovered; no other tanzanite that has been found was as large as these pieces. It's oddly worded in this sentence because it is usually phrased to mean something is hard or difficult to find. You also may know this, but the word "likely" means a high chance of something occurring.
- 05.What does "dig one's moxie"? Is it a common expression?
"Moxie" is an informal expression meaning a person with a strong fighting spirit (someone who does not give up easily). The speaker uses this expression to say that she believes that not many people would like ("dig") her fighting spirit. Ex: She has moxie. Nothing stops her. Ex: I have moxie. Not everyone likes that.
- 06.What's a "sidecar"?
A "sidecar" is "a small, one-wheeled vehicle attached to the side of a motorcycle to hold a passenger". So when he says "sidecar" he is metaphorically referring to "the person that someone is having an affair with".
- 07.What does "can" mean?
"Can" as a verb is used to mean to "be able/permitted to" do something, or to make a request to someone. Ex: Can you open the jar for me? However, in this context, we can understand "can" to mean something similar to "may" or "might," to express the possibility of something. Thus, in this video, "can kind of seem counter-intuitive" means something similar to "may/might seem counter-intuitive." This expression has been used to state that the idea that productivity may be better when we concentrate on one thing at a time instead of multi-tasking may seem contrary to common-sense, but it is actually true. Ex: Mary can be a bit mean but she has a good heart. (Mary may be a bit mean but she has a good heart.) Ex: Vegetables can look unappetizing but they're quite delicious. (Vegetables might look unappetizing but they're quite delicious.)
- 08.If the word "earth" refers to the planet, shouldn't it be capitalized?
Yes, "earth" should be capitalized in this sentence because it is a proper noun, since it refers to the planet Earth which we live on.
- 09.How different "got off the phone" and "I called"?
"Got off the phone (with someone)" refers to recently ending a phone call. "I called (someone)" is used to say that you called someone in the past, but when you called could be any time in the past, not necessarily recently like "got off the phone (with someone)" implies. Ex: I got off the phone with my friend a minute ago. ("Got off the phone" refers to the recent past) Ex: She called her mom last week. ("Called" refers to any time in the past)
- 010.Can I say "arm reach is" instead of "arm reach of"?
No, it would sound unnatural to say "an arm reach is" instead of "an arm reach of" in this case. "Arm" in "arm reach" acts as an adjective to describe the action of reaching out one's arm. The preposition "of" sounds the most natural to use after "arm reach" because it gives a specific value after an action of 7 feet.
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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.
