What does "rip up" mean?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
"Rip up" means tearing something to the point of destroying it. Ex: My puppy ripped up my couch! Ex: Rip up the old documents.
Rebecca
"Rip up" means tearing something to the point of destroying it. Ex: My puppy ripped up my couch! Ex: Rip up the old documents.
03/22
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When can I use the expression “sth is all about sth”?
You can use this type of phrase to describe what the main point or focus of something is. This type of phrase would be suitable when making a declaration or announcement rather than everyday conversation. Ex: Today's episode is all about trying new recipes. Ex: My presentation today is all about how you can get healthy.
2
What's the difference between "shareholder", "stakeholder", and "stockholder"?
Shareholders and stockholders are the same thing and are always related to a corporation. They own shares of stock of a public company and have an interest in the company's financial success. Stakeholders may also be involved with a corporation, but they are interested in aspects beyond financial success, such as long-term sustainability. A shareholder can also be community members, individuals, or groups involved with non-businesses, such as NGOs. Ex: All shareholders will be invited to the annual meeting. Ex: Many stakeholders are involved in this poverty reduction project, such as governments, NGOs, and the United Nations.
3
Is there anything skipped after "be supposed to"? What does "be supposed to" mean here?
Yes, I think that perhaps the speaker has omitted "be" from the sentence. She says "and I'm not supposed to," but it would sound a little more natural if she said "and I'm not supposed to be" instead. Overall, she has used the expression "supposed to be" to express her thoughts that some people with dreams grow up, and that she is perhaps one of those kinds of people although she shouldn't be (isn't supposed to be). "Supposed to be" can be understood as meaning something similar to "meant to be" or "should be." Ex: People are supposed to wear masks in public spaces, but many don't. Ex: I was supposed to travel over the summer, but the pandemic prevented that.
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What does "my bottom dollar" mean? Is "bottom dollar" a common word?
"Bottom dollar" refers to the minimum amount of money someone is willing to accept when selling something. "Bottom dollar" is not a common term. Ex: I want 500 dollars for this, but my bottom dollar is 450 dollars.
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What does "getting high" mean? In what circumstances could I use it?
To "get high" means to become intoxicated by drugs or other substances. You can use it in reference to people who are intoxicated by drugs or to the activity itself of becoming intoxicated by drugs. Ex: When I was young, all I cared about was getting high and drunk. Ex: They got high and trashed the place. => trashed = made it a mess
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