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- 01.What's "buckle up" mean? Is this a phrasal verb?
"Buckle up" is a phrasal verb. It means to put on or fasten one's seat belt in a vehicle or aircraft. It's commonly used to instruct people to put on their seat belts! Ex: Buckle up and enjoy the ride. Ex: Johnny, please buckle up before we go.
- 02.What's "crummy" mean?
"Crummy" is an adjective that means poor in quality, dirty, or unpleasant. It's fairly common to use. Ex: The hotel they stayed in was a little crummy, but they didn't mind. Ex: I don't want to hear your crummy jokes.
- 03.What does "mad chubs" mean? Is it a common word that I can use?
"Mad chubs" here refers to being very fat or very chubby. "Mad" is an informal way of expressing "so much", "so many" or "very". The term "chubs" here means fat. This is not a common expression to use. It would be more common to say "how did I get so chubby" or "how did I get so fat" in this case.
- 04.What does "strapping" mean? Being muscular, perhaps?
Yes, that's correct! "Strapping" means big and strong, and is often used to describe boys or men that are well-built. Ex: The Smith family has three strapping sons. Ex: The male lead of the movie was a handsome, strapping young man.
- 05.Can you show me some alternative expressions to replace "Now where to begin?"
Of course! You could use "Now where do I start?" "How should I start?" "Now, where to start?" "What should I start with? "Where should I begin?" These alternatives all indicate the same meaning as "Now where to begin?" A: Tell me how you two met. B: Okay. Where do I begin? Ex: I'm not sure where to start. Ex: I need to write a paper on mitosis, but I don't know how to begin.
- 06.What's he mean by "he's all?"
By "he's all," he's referring to a specific behavior that his friend shows. We're not sure exactly what he was going to say since he was cut off. But in this context, it sounds like he was going to mention something that annoys him. That the way his friend acts is a little too excessive for him, which is indicated by "all." Ex: So my friend was coming to town, and I was all excited. And then she canceled!
- 07.Why is it important to use data effectively?
It's important to use data effectively to maximize your resources and be goal orientated. If you collect unnecessary data, it could mean doing unnecessary work. Or if the data isn't used well, then that's wasted potential for the resource of data. So once data is collected, using it for something specific, to solve problems, or come up with new ideas, will be a good use of the resource.
- 08.What does "lawmaker" mean? Does it refer to a politician? Or literally a legal profession?
A "lawmaker" is also known as a "legislator". This is a person who writes and passes laws. Ex: They organised a petition for the legislator. Ex: The lawmakers took notice of what was happening in the state.
- 09.What does "get pushed around" mean?
"Get pushed around" refers to being told what to do in a rude or forceful way. "Pushing someone around" can also refer to asking someone to do more than what is required of them in a rude way. Ex: My older sister pushes me around by asking me to do things for her, like clean her room. Ex: He got pushed around by his boss too much, so he quit his job.
- 010.What does "vested in [something]" mean? In what circumstances can I use it?
Here "vested" means "given to" or "authorised by". It's not common in casual conversation. It's used by those with authority. It's a well-known line for the priest to say in wedding ceremonies! You can also use "vested" to mean a personal interest in the success of something. Ex: By the power vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife. => By the power given to me. Ex: The government has vested authority to look after its citizens. Ex: I have a vested interest in the success of your business. Ex: I'm vested in my studies. I need to do well!
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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.
