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- 01.Would it sound awkward if I say "fire" instead of "light" in this context?
It might sound awkward, yes! That's because a lot of the song is metaphorical, too. So here, "light" refers not only to a flame of light but also to the good things in life and positive feelings. When those things are gone or fading away, you realize you need more of them. But, also, a "flame" may be more appropriate than "fire" practically. Since a "fire" is usually quite big, but if you have something like a "gas lamp" or a "candle," it would just be a "flame." Ex: She was like a light in my life, showing me how to live again. Ex: The flame ran out on the gas lamp.
- 02.Is the phrase "of which" necessary in this sentence?
I believe it is. In the previous sentence, Gordon Ramsay says, "Thank you for your attention and your kind donations." "Of which" here tells us that all of the donated money goes to help children.
- 03.Would it sound awkward if I say "stay in" instead?
It would, yes! They use "at" since they're talking about Andy's place as a general location. You could use "in" for countries, cities, inside a space, and vehicles. Ex: I'm going to be in Spain for my vacation. Ex: I'll see you at the restaurant! Ex: I didn't see the keys in the car. Ex: Were you at the mall?
- 04.What does "all of you" mean?
'All of you' is a term used when you're informally directing everyone in the room. In this case, the girl is asking for their attention. Ex: I wish all of you would appreciate me. Ex: All of you need to relax.
- 05.Does "go a long way" mean "make a contribution"?
"Go a long way" is an idiomatic expression meaning to be very useful or helpful towards something. In this case, the speaker has used it to show that this research will be very useful or helpful in learning more about this iguana species. Ex: Your donation will go a long way towards helping cancer research. Ex: Getting a degree will go a long way in terms of career building.
- 06.What other expressions could I use instead of "terrific"?
There are many different expression you could use! "Excellent, wonderful, exceptional, superb, fantastic," are just a few synonyms in place of "terrific." Ex: We had a wonderful time. Ex: These sushi rolls are excellent. Ex: Our stay at the Marriott was fantastic!
- 07.What's the main difference between a "hat" and a "helmet?"
The difference between a "hat" and a "helmet" is that a helmet is made specifically for protection. People such as police officers, sportsmen, soldiers, and more where a helmet for protection. Whereas a "hat" doesn't have as much padding and is used for style or just protection from the sun. Ex: If you're going to ride your bike, you need to get your helmet. Ex: I need a hat to complete this outfit.
- 08.What's the difference between "believe" from "believe in"?
"Believe" and "believe in" have different meanings. "Believe in" means you have faith in something, and "believe" means you accept something as being true. Ex: I believe in you, you can do this. Ex: I believe Santa Claus is real.
- 09.What is “skinny-dipping”?
"Skinny dipping" refers to swimming or getting into a body of water without clothes on. Ex: We're going skinny dipping at the lake tonight.
- 010.Does "advanced" mean same as "developed?"
They are similar, but you'd use "advanced" to indicate that something is "state-of-the-art," new, progressive, and maybe even "futuristic." If something is "developed," it could mean that it's improved from the previous time or that it's advanced to a specific degree or point. Ex: The country has a developed transportation system. Ex: The trains are really advanced. They're the fastest and safest in the world.
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Here, "Consign" means to assign or commit permanently. And you're right. It doesn't have a very positive meaning here, since it implies that the item will never be used and kept in the closet forever. Other meanings of "consign" include: delivering something to someone's custody, or to send goods by a carrier. Ex: I consigned my birthday cards to the third drawer of my dressing table. Ex: I'm consigning one of my artworks to the gallery in town. Ex: The package has been consigned to a courier. It'll arrive tomorrow!
Unfortunately, "after eight hours" by itself can't be used because it is not specific enough. The phrase "in eight hours" means "after eight hours from now". Only using "after eight hours" could refer to that eight-hour time frame beginning at any time. An example of how you could use the phrase "after eight hours" is, "After eight hours of sleep, I feel refreshed."
Yes, in this case you can replace "entirely" with "all". Both "all" and "entirely" are adverbs and they have very similar meanings, so you can often use them interchangeably. However, "entirely" is a bit more formal and can more strongly emphasize that something is complete, whereas "all" does not have the same emphasis. Ex: I spilled the drink all on my shirt. Ex: I spilled the drink entirely on my shirt. Even though "all" means that something is "complete" or "whole", it does not imply that something is totally covered with something because "all" is often used to exaggerate something that is not complete or whole. So when used to describe something complete or whole, "all" sounds less strong.
"Scared to pieces" is an idiom that means to be extremely scared. Ex: I was scared to pieces in the haunted house. Ex: She scared me to pieces yesterday.
Of all the synonyms listed by Wiktionary, the most formal option seems to be "absurdity". As a replacement for nonsense, I'd use the plural, absurdities. *Wiktionary is a multilingual, web-based project to create a free content dictionary of all words in all languages.