225 Answered Questions for the topic Expressions

Expressions Reading Idiom Meaning

04/01/19

What does the expression 'you can shake a bunsen burner at' mean?
I am reading the following article https://www.oxford-royale.co.uk/articles/read-enhance-general-knowledge.html . In the first paragraph there's the following sentence:> You’ve memorised more... more
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03/30/19

Term used when answering a question with a lowered tone?
Is there a term/phrase that can be used to describe the answering of a question with such a tone that would indicate that the answer isn't as all it seems? For example, if one person were to ask... more
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Expressions Grammar Japanese

03/27/19

What does 窓という窓 mean?
What does 窓という窓 mean? I found it in this sentence in Harry Potter: > 木の扉に寄りかかってホグワーツを見上げると、窓という窓が夕日に照らされて赤くキラキラ輝いている。
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03/26/19

Expression/word for reading a book quickly?
Is there an expression or word that describe the action of reading a book very quickly or enthusiastically?
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Expressions Prealgebra Math 6

03/24/19

distributive property

Five friends each buy a shirt that costs x dollars and a pair of shoes that costs $24.00. write an expression to show how much total money they spent. then rewrite the expression using the... more
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Expressions Prealgebra Math 6

03/24/19

distributive property

A baking company charges $1.75 per slice of cake for baking and $0.35 per slice for decorating. write an expression using the distributive property to determine the cost of the cake. how much would... more
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Expressions Prealgebra Math 6

03/24/19

distributive property

a rental company buys 7 compact cars for $8500 each and 7 midsize cars for $12,500 each. write an expression using the distributive property to determine the cost of the cars. how much total money... more
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Expressions English Time Differences

03/21/19

For the time being vs. "for now"?
Consider the following passages:> A litter made of two rifles and two field jackets would suffice **for now**. That was good news; another bit was that the EPW was a lieutenant, a regimental... more
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03/21/19

Where does "emphasis mine" go in a quotation?
I have often seen the term *emphasis mine* used whenever an author wishes to denote that emphasis in a given quotation originates from said author rather than from the original source. **What is... more
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Expressions French Usage Sens

03/19/19

N'importe quoi: What does it mean and how is it used?
Can someone explain the meaning and common usages of this phrase? I hear it often and am not entirely sure I always understand it. Does it mean something like English's “whatever” or “bullshit”? Is... more
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03/19/19

Que dit-on lorsqu'on commande de la nourriture et que l'on doit choisir où on mangera ?
Je suis serveur dans un café au Canada.Lorsque je sers un client, je dois poser une question afin de savoir si le client mange/boit au café ou s'il quitte le café avec son café et sa nourriture. Le... more
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03/18/19

Describe that someone’s explanation matches your knowledge level?
In German, in the context of knowledge transfer from one person to another (or to a group) you can say > Du hast mich gut abgeholt. (literally translated *You picked me up well*) This... more
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03/18/19

Pourquoi dit-on «à vos/tes souhaits!» quand quelqu'un a éternué?
Dans ma langue maternelle, c'est à dire l'espagnol, on dit «salud!» (santé!) à quelqu'un qui vient tout juste d'éternuer, avec l'intention de lui souhaiter précisément de la santé.Cependant, en... more
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Expressions French Usage Histoire

03/18/19

Comment expliquer l'origine de ce «de» dans l'expression «comme si de rien n'était»?
Le sens de l'expression, *comme si rien ne s'était passé*, est relativement clair pour quiconque a déjà rencontré l'expression en situation, mais pourquoi cette forme étrange ? Savez-vous d'où... more
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Expressions French Usage Étymologie

03/16/19

«être bienvenu » et «être le bienvenu »?
En français, on a l'habitude d'utiliser l'expression «être le bienvenu » plutôt que «être bienvenu » (c'est en tout cas mon cas). Voici un exemple : > Tu es **le** bienvenu, fais comme chez toi.... more
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Expressions French Usage Oral

03/16/19

What does “entre guillemets” really mean and when is it used?
I always hear my French teachers say “entre guillemets” followed by some phrases.I asked my friends what does it mean? They told me that they use it when talking about something not true. However,... more
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Expressions French Usage Sens

03/15/19

What does the French expression "Bon courage" signify?
The expression "*bon courage*" has been said to me a lot by my professors.**What does it mean?**I would appreciate example situations in French where this would be appropriate to be used.
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Expressions English Grammar

03/15/19

What the Expression for Five dogs less than Elmore County humane shelter?
What the Expression for Five dogs less than Elmore County humane shelter?
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Expressions French Usage

03/15/19

How does one "give someone a telephone call" in French?
There seem to be several different ways of expressing the idea of giving someone a telephone call in French; for example, I've heard the phrase *donnez-moi un coup de fil* used, which presumably... more
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Expressions French Usage Choix De Mot

03/14/19

Doit-on dire « de suite » ou « tout de suite » ?
Pour spécifier « maintenant », j'entends parfois des personnes employer les termes « de suite » ou « tout de suite », de manière systématique.Les deux expressions sont-elles correctes ?Si oui,... more
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03/01/19

Expressions, Equations and Functions
Henry places x marbles into an empty bucket. Each marble has the same weight. The weight, in ounces, of the bucket and marbles can be calculated using the expression 3x+8. What does the term 8... more
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Expressions Algebra 1

03/01/19

What is equivalent to 14x +2x + 16 - 4x -19
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Expressions Algebra 1

02/27/19

Translate the sum of x and one-sixth of x ?
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Expressions Algebra 1

02/20/19

How do you simplify this expression? (2⁹ x 3⁵) x (2⁴ x 3)²
The answer is 2¹⁷ x 3⁷, I just don’t understand how to get there
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Expressions Algebra 1

01/31/19

-3(4x+5)-2(-5x+8)
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