Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Sb"
The meaning of "Sb" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
O que significa Could sb tell me what 'I've heard worse ideas' mean here???
A:
It's a common phrase used. It means that there have been worst ideas but this one is okay or better. It seems that this was used in a kind of teasing way. So she actually wants to go to his room.
Q:
O que significa to cost sb a pretty penny - is it dated, old-fashioned ??
A:
Yes, it is old fashioned. If something costs a pretty penny it means it's expensive. For example:
My new laptop cost me a pretty penny, but it has all the features on it that I want.
My new laptop cost me a pretty penny, but it has all the features on it that I want.
Q:
O que significa to let sb in on sth?
A:
'to let somebody in on something'
to tell them a secret :)
to tell them a secret :)
Q:
O que significa to wait sb out?
A:
to wait sb out is to allow time to go past until somebody does something, in this context it is the police waiting until the sniper is done
Q:
O que significa "to fail sb"?
A:
To fail somebody. To disappoint someone. To not be able to do something for a person.
Example sentences using "Sb"
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com sour (sb's expression soured).
A:
Is "sb" supposed to stand for a person?
EXAMPLES:
Sally Brown went to the party. She was all happy smiles until she saw her rival Sarah Brent, then her expression soured.
Sam Bunt was very excited to hear that Suzanne Boyd was willing to go to the prom with him. But his expression soured when he realized that it wasn't the pretty girl named Suzanne Boyd but it was the ugly girl with the same name that had replied to his invitation.
"expression soured" isn't commonly used any more. It is still used to the point people know what it means but it's not used often.
Look at the attached. The baby's face is the literal meaning of a "sour expression" after eating a tart lemon. But the other two faces are used for my example sentences to express dislike, disappointment, or upset.
EXAMPLES:
Sally Brown went to the party. She was all happy smiles until she saw her rival Sarah Brent, then her expression soured.
Sam Bunt was very excited to hear that Suzanne Boyd was willing to go to the prom with him. But his expression soured when he realized that it wasn't the pretty girl named Suzanne Boyd but it was the ugly girl with the same name that had replied to his invitation.
"expression soured" isn't commonly used any more. It is still used to the point people know what it means but it's not used often.
Look at the attached. The baby's face is the literal meaning of a "sour expression" after eating a tart lemon. But the other two faces are used for my example sentences to express dislike, disappointment, or upset.
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com out of sb's league.
A:
It means someone else is on a much better level than you are, and you might not be good enough.
It is used in comparison contexts.
In dating relationships:
“She was out of his league”
She was too good, smart, popular or attractive compared to him. They did not match because of big differences, where she is the “better” one.
In competition:
“The athlete was out of his league”
Could mean, the athlete was much too fast or quick, the other guy was no match.
It means someone else is on a much better level than you are, and you might not be good enough.
It is used in comparison contexts.
In dating relationships:
“She was out of his league”
She was too good, smart, popular or attractive compared to him. They did not match because of big differences, where she is the “better” one.
In competition:
“The athlete was out of his league”
Could mean, the athlete was much too fast or quick, the other guy was no match.
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com 'make/have sb do' and 'be made to do'.
A:
“They made me kill him”
“I made him kiss me”
“They made me kill him”
“I made him kiss me”
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com How to wish sb success in exam..? .
A:
I hope you do well on your exam.
Good luck on your exam.
All the best with your exam!
Good luck on your exam.
All the best with your exam!
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com to sb's credit.
A:
"Well, to his credit, he tried to keep his attitude professional."
"To her credit, Anna didn't respond in anger."
"He loved his kids more than she gave him credit for."
It's a compliment to someone's self-control or personality. Think of it as if there's a scoreboard between people in a fight. "To someone's credit," means they get a point for being good. :D
"To her credit, Anna didn't respond in anger."
"He loved his kids more than she gave him credit for."
It's a compliment to someone's self-control or personality. Think of it as if there's a scoreboard between people in a fight. "To someone's credit," means they get a point for being good. :D
Synonyms of "Sb" and their differences
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre spoil sb e spoil sb rotten ?
A:
There is one worse than the other
•He is spoiled rotten
•He is spoiled
The term "rotten" adds to the negative side of the sentence
A person that is "spoiled rotten" could seem as badly educated, and thinking he has all the rights
But "spoiled" is kind of softer
•He is spoiled rotten
•He is spoiled
The term "rotten" adds to the negative side of the sentence
A person that is "spoiled rotten" could seem as badly educated, and thinking he has all the rights
But "spoiled" is kind of softer
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre ask sb sth e ask sb about sth ?
A:
Not really a difference, although “ask something ” implies that there will be one question, and “ask about something” hints that there may be more than one question
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre marry sb e get married to sb ?
A:
Maybe Somebody?
The difference is very small. With 'get' it suggests it's in the future sometime. With the first one, you know you will marry them but there's no specific time.
"I will get married to him"
"I will marry him"
The difference is very small. With 'get' it suggests it's in the future sometime. With the first one, you know you will marry them but there's no specific time.
"I will get married to him"
"I will marry him"
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre "dissuade sb from doing sth" e "persuade sb not to do sth" ?
A:
In that context they mean the same thing, but persuade is used to get someone to do something and dissuade is used to get them to not do something. Dissuade would be more natural to use here, but both answers would be fine.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre give sb a hand e give sb five fingers ?
A:
I think you mean give someone a high five? I've never heard the "give someone five fingers" expression. "Give sb a hand" means to help them (麻烦你帮我个忙 = can you give me a hand?). "Give sb a high five" is the action of slapping someone's hand palm to palm in order to congratulate them. Search for "high five" images to see it visually.
Translations of "Sb"
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? why didnt与why did sb not区别
A:
I saw this discussed in Quora. Both are correct:
Why did you not go?
Why didn’t you go?
The explanation as follow:
Why did you not go?
Why didn’t you go?
The explanation as follow:
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (RU)? i want to ask sb our class finished or not
A:
Yes you may say it that way but don’t forget to add “has”. “Has finished or not?”
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? when sb, specially babies, let their saliva out of their mouths (in a colloquial way)
A:
Drool
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? what is give sb credit mean?is It trust someone?
A:
It's like 'appreciate' or 'admire'. Here's an example: The team didn't win the race, but I guess we have to give them credit for trying. (We admire what they did even though they didn't win.)
Other questions about "Sb"
Q:
maybe i can take you fishing.
take sb sth
jack can't take him to the game today.
take sb to sth.
why don't they have the same model?
take sb sth
jack can't take him to the game today.
take sb to sth.
why don't they have the same model?
A:
The "sth" in the first example (fishing) is a verb, therefore you don't need a "to."
The "sth" in the second example (the game) is a place, so you would need the "to."
The "sth" in the second example (the game) is a place, so you would need the "to."
Q:
When sb asks me my evaluation of my work with what sentence can I convey this mean : It was better than what i thought it would be?
(I'm not sure if my question is clear)
Like I had a former idea about it before doing it and now after doing it i think that it was better than what i thought it would be.
(I'm not sure if my question is clear)
Like I had a former idea about it before doing it and now after doing it i think that it was better than what i thought it would be.
A:
OK, then "it was better than I thought it would be". I can't think of any other way to say it. on second thought, "it was better than I expected" works better when it's someone else's work, like a movie.
the reason I asked about when you were saying it is because if they had asked you what you thought before you gave the presentation, you would say "it is" better.
the reason I asked about when you were saying it is because if they had asked you what you thought before you gave the presentation, you would say "it is" better.
Q:
3【satisfy】
Definition3:
to make sb certain sth is true or has been done.
Original sentence1from dictionary:
Her explanation did not satisfy the teacher.
Imitation1:
This evidence did not satisfy the detective.
Original sentence2:
People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system.
Imitation2:
Teenagers need to be satisfied of the need for reading.
Original sentence3:
Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead.
Imitation3:
Once she had satisfied herself (that) you deceived her with fair words, she broke up with you.
Q: Are these sentence I imitate natural? If not, please help me correct them without changing its meaning and losing 'satisfy'.
Thank you.
Definition3:
to make sb certain sth is true or has been done.
Original sentence1from dictionary:
Her explanation did not satisfy the teacher.
Imitation1:
This evidence did not satisfy the detective.
Original sentence2:
People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system.
Imitation2:
Teenagers need to be satisfied of the need for reading.
Original sentence3:
Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead.
Imitation3:
Once she had satisfied herself (that) you deceived her with fair words, she broke up with you.
Q: Are these sentence I imitate natural? If not, please help me correct them without changing its meaning and losing 'satisfy'.
Thank you.
A:
1. Natural and correct
2. This is a very rare way to use the word "satisfied" -- even the original sentence. I'd avoid using it this way, but your sentence is okay.
3. The way you wrote the sentence feels unnatural to me, but it's hard to explain why. A better way to say this would be, "Once she was satisfied that her suspicions about your deception were correct, she broke up with you."
Sorry if that wasn't as helpful. This definition of the word "satisfy" is not as common, and is mostly used like the first sentence.
2. This is a very rare way to use the word "satisfied" -- even the original sentence. I'd avoid using it this way, but your sentence is okay.
3. The way you wrote the sentence feels unnatural to me, but it's hard to explain why. A better way to say this would be, "Once she was satisfied that her suspicions about your deception were correct, she broke up with you."
Sorry if that wasn't as helpful. This definition of the word "satisfy" is not as common, and is mostly used like the first sentence.
Q:
when sb answer you questions here and you are still not understand it fully, how do you keep on asking him/her further? hate to say i found no button or option to do that..
A:
You reply to your own question, it notifies every other person who replied.
Q:
Can sb show me the best way to learn phrasal verbs? I have trouble discriminating among the prepositions of verbs.
A:
Looking back now, I think those words would be called directional complements. I can't remember the exact phrase, though. Still, I'd focus on the basic meaning of the preposition when used in conjunction with certain verbs. It makes it way easier to guess the meaning of a new phrase that way. For instance, "down" in "calm down," "cool down," and "settle down" expresses a sort of fall from an excited state in all of the examples.
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