If I change "where" to "which" or "that", does the meaning change?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
You can replace "where" here with "in which". Another way to say this sentence is, "What do you do to get all girls to hate us?"
Rebecca
You can replace "where" here with "in which". Another way to say this sentence is, "What do you do to get all girls to hate us?"
03/27
1
What's "helsings" mean?
"Helsings" doesn't have a clear definition! It's actually a Swedish name.
2
Can I use "fine about something" instead of "fine with something"?
You could use "fine about something" in some contexts, however it would not sound as natural as "fine with something". This is because "fine with something" is a very commonly used expression and so "fine about something" sounds unnatural. Ex: A: Are you okay with eating spicy food? B: Sure, I'm fine with that!
3
Would there be a difference in meaning if "everywhere" was used instead of "anywhere"?
There would be a difference! "Anywhere" implies whatever place, perhaps not all of them, but any of them. "Everywhere" means every or each place, all of the places. So, with that in mind, "everywhere" would have a more definite expectation of where they may be going, whereas "anywhere" is like, 'of all the possible places, you'll come with me.' Ex: You've been following me around everywhere. => each place I've been Ex: I'll follow you anywhere. Wherever you go, I want to go. I don't mind where it is. Ex: We've been everywhere and haven't found one single doughnut shop.
4
What's "calm down" mean? Is this a phrasal verb?
Yes, "calm down" is a phrasal verb! It means to become less emotional, agitated, or overwhelmed, or to help someone else do this. Ex: It's okay. Calm down, Rachel. We'll find your dog! Ex: I calmed down after I went for a walk.
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Can I replace "more" with "more of"? Is there a difference between the two?
Yes, you're right! "Of" has been omitted here as it's often dropped in casual speaking situations (like in this video) but it can be used as well. Ex: It's more of a casual holiday and not a formal one. = It's more a casual holiday and not a formal one.
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