Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Idea"
The meaning of "Idea" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
O que significa high-flying ideas?
A:
"High-flying ideas" are ideas that sound wonderful but may not be possible to do.
Q:
O que significa warm the idea?
A:
I've never heard anyone use "warm the idea" but I have heard "warm up to the idea" which is when you're originally against an idea but you start to slowly like the idea later on.
Q:
O que significa Hardly any idea about the United States economy is as entrenched as the one about how old-fashioned, long-term jobs have disappeared. ?
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It is saying that there is no other idea about the United States economy that is as ingrained in one's mind than the idea that "old-fashioned, long-term jobs have disappeared".
Q:
O que significa tossed out the idea in a white paper?
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That phrase basically means that a particular idea was said, or in this case, written.
A similar phrase is often used in English: "tossed out there", and it basically means that some idea, phrase, thought, etc. was made public. Does this make sense?
Also as an addition, a white paper is a type of written piece that focuses on technical aspects, specifically relating to a certain subject(s).
A similar phrase is often used in English: "tossed out there", and it basically means that some idea, phrase, thought, etc. was made public. Does this make sense?
Also as an addition, a white paper is a type of written piece that focuses on technical aspects, specifically relating to a certain subject(s).
Q:
O que significa speaks to (as in "it is an interesting idea and speaks to many things that we live each day but can never quite put our finger on.")?
A:
It means that this idea is something that makes sense and can be related to other things.
For example: "The idea of freedom speaks to me"
It means that freedom is something desired and understood to the person whom it speaks to
I hope this helps it's very difficult to explain :)
For example: "The idea of freedom speaks to me"
It means that freedom is something desired and understood to the person whom it speaks to
I hope this helps it's very difficult to explain :)
Example sentences using "Idea"
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com be keen on the idea 、
not too keen on
.
not too keen on
.
A:
No problem! Glad to help.
Yes, that’s exactly what it means!
Yes, that’s exactly what it means!
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com How about buying a big fan then?
That’s a good idea, but not a big one because they suck up electricity too much.
I was wondering if THEY can be used or THEY need to be changed as IT.
Does it mean It= a big fan, they= big fans?
Thanks.
.
That’s a good idea, but not a big one because they suck up electricity too much.
I was wondering if THEY can be used or THEY need to be changed as IT.
Does it mean It= a big fan, they= big fans?
Thanks.
.
A:
In this context, “they” should be used since it is referring to all big fans as a generalization :)
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com 1.I don't know
2.I have no idea.
2.I have no idea.
A:
i don’t know is more straightforward and simple. i have no idea puts more emphasis on the fact that you don’t know and kinda exaggerates the point.
ex) teacher asks a question
i don’t know the answer - seems more reserved, polite
i have no idea - seems almost sarcastic, a bit rude
ex) working on homework with friend. friend asks for help
i don’t know - seems reserved
i have no idea! - adds more personality, seems a bit funny, sarcastic, emphasizes that you are just as lost as them
ex) teacher asks a question
i don’t know the answer - seems more reserved, polite
i have no idea - seems almost sarcastic, a bit rude
ex) working on homework with friend. friend asks for help
i don’t know - seems reserved
i have no idea! - adds more personality, seems a bit funny, sarcastic, emphasizes that you are just as lost as them
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com Some would claim... while the idea... is still held by some other..
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Some would claim the earth is round while the idea that the earth is flat is still held by some other people.
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com The idea is that.
A:
A: Why would they build an airport so far away from the city?
B: The idea is that less people will have to be disturbed by the noise of airplanes coming and going.
B: The idea is that less people will have to be disturbed by the noise of airplanes coming and going.
Synonyms of "Idea" and their differences
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre "It seems like a good idea" e "It sounds like a good idea" ?
A:
The first one is past tense and the second is present these.
"Sounded like a good idea"
And
"Seemed like a good idea"
Mean the same thing.
"Sounded like a good idea"
And
"Seemed like a good idea"
Mean the same thing.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre have no idea about e have no idea of e have no idea with ?
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@Emma_Eliot Ok I just looked into it and it seems that 'have an idea of' is grammatically incorrect. However you will hear it. I would say just use 'have an idea about', and know that some people might say 'of', but it means the same thing.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre ideas e ideals e The ideas/ideals of terrorism ?
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Ideas = Thoughts / Philosophy / Dogma. Ideals = Goals / Perfect result.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre idea e notion ?
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A notion is an idea which is more subtle, intuitive, or more of a hunch.
Why did you think it was down this street? Oh, just a notion.
Any idea which way we should go?
Any notion of which way we should go?
Once I get lost, I lose all notion of time.
I have no notion of time.
I give up any notion that I know where it is.
Why did you think it was down this street? Oh, just a notion.
Any idea which way we should go?
Any notion of which way we should go?
Once I get lost, I lose all notion of time.
I have no notion of time.
I give up any notion that I know where it is.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre any ideas will be welcomed e any ideas are welcome ?
A:
"Any ideas are welcome" means feel free to give an idea.
"Any ideas will be welcomed" means the same thing, but is used less often.
"Any ideas will be welcomed" means the same thing, but is used less often.
Translations of "Idea"
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? I have no idea
A:
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Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (RU)? あなたのファッションを参考(さんこう)にする I'm getting some ideas of your fashion for myself.(?) I would like to say さんこうin English.
A:
What you said is fine :)
“I’m getting some ideas from your fashion”
or
“I’m inspired by your fashion”
“I’m getting some ideas from your fashion”
or
“I’m inspired by your fashion”
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? "la idea de denunciar el racismo"
A:
it would be "in great interest" so it would be something of high importance or something that would be highly recommended
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? i'm strongly against This idea
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Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? how to express the idea that you buy some products by weighing them and caculate the money
A:
You could probably say "the section where items are priced by weight".
Other questions about "Idea"
Q:
It is an awesome idea that you will have the plan to do summer camp. I think that the students or researchers who are learning sustainable would be happy about that.
Some school might add this camp into their class as a subject.
The main school in Ubud has some plan for visiter, isn't it? Offering some camp or class in Taranaki is very nice not only international students but Kiwi families. I would rather that Kiwi families will take it.
I asked about your school to many Kiwi but they didn't!!! I was shocked...
NZ is getting started sustainably like Nordic. Your school must help it.
The more country will see the environment the more other countries will do the same thing. Please will be one of the pioneers!
By the way, I will send you a fee for the summer school in XXXXX school which my daughter joined. soa natural?
Some school might add this camp into their class as a subject.
The main school in Ubud has some plan for visiter, isn't it? Offering some camp or class in Taranaki is very nice not only international students but Kiwi families. I would rather that Kiwi families will take it.
I asked about your school to many Kiwi but they didn't!!! I was shocked...
NZ is getting started sustainably like Nordic. Your school must help it.
The more country will see the environment the more other countries will do the same thing. Please will be one of the pioneers!
By the way, I will send you a fee for the summer school in XXXXX school which my daughter joined. soa natural?
A:
very good
Q:
I can come up with good ideas about new discoveries when knowing about their mistakes by making great efforts to overcome their mistakes.
soa natural?
soa natural?
A:
They can come up with good ideas for new discoveries by knowing their mistakes and making great efforts to overcome them.
What I would say:
They can come up with great ideas for new discoveries by learning from their mistakes and making the effort to overcome them.
What I would say:
They can come up with great ideas for new discoveries by learning from their mistakes and making the effort to overcome them.
Q:
What do you have an idea to prevent dementia? soa natural?
A:
What idea do you have to prevent dementia?
Or
What idea do you have regarding dementia prevention?
Or
What idea do you have regarding dementia prevention?
Q:
If these ideas (had) sounded really good, there would have been too much people working on them.
Do I have to say HAD in this sentence?
Do I have to say HAD in this sentence?
A:
Both ways work, so no you do not have to have "had" in there.
If you were talking to the person that had the ideas, then it would be more natural to put the "had" in there.
If you were talking to the person that had the ideas, then it would be more natural to put the "had" in there.
Q:
a) What's your idea we hang around some time?
b) Do you want to hang out some time?
c) How do you like we hang around some time?
d) How would you like we hang around some time?
which one(s) (sound)s natural? soa natural?
b) Do you want to hang out some time?
c) How do you like we hang around some time?
d) How would you like we hang around some time?
which one(s) (sound)s natural? soa natural?
A:
If you know of a specific place you would like to go, then you could ask:
Would you like to go to the skating rink with me?
Would you like to go to the skating rink with me?
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