Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Be"

A: It means you know everything about how to do something. It’s usually said of something the speaker thinks is relatively simple. It’s meant to reassure you that you can do the thing or activity on your own.

A: It means I can't believe I did something so stupid.
I left the keys in my car, and of course, it was stolen. What was I thinking?

A: Without context, I would guess it means, that we might find ourselves in similar circumstances as other people:

The news about the flooding is causing people to consider, "that could be us" if weather conditions change here.

If we had started a business that became successful, it could be we who would reap big rewards now.

Perhaps you've heard the saying, "There, but for the grace of God, go I." This is similar in meaning to "it could be me/us.". It means that God has been gracious to me by keeping me from the disasters that others experience.
Hope this is helpful. Have a great day! 😊

A: This is an expression of a wishing, forlonging (오래도록) feeling.

It means, "Ahh, yes I remember how wonderful it was to be young. I would give anything to be young again."

A: straight up ~ = ~ and nothing else, exactly ~

A: why am I here?

why am I talking to you? ( can be rude )

why am I doing this again?

why am I the one?

why am I supposed to -?

A: 過去形では、何かが起こらなかったという意味です。
現在形では、何かが許されていないという意味なのに、文字通りには上記と同じ意味です。
In the past tense it means something didn't happen.
In the present tense it means something isn't allowed, but it literally means the same as above.

"There is no smoking inside"
店内は禁煙です。
"There is no smoking allowed inside"
店内は禁煙です。
"There was no clapping when he was done"
拍手はありませんでした。

A: The cargo is dropped from this crane.
In one fateful accident, the child is dropped from his mother's arms.
Usually only one name is dropped from this registry every week.
The parachuter is dropped from above the clouds.

A: 1) It could've been better 2) The event could've been hosted on Saturday.

A: To be briefed on means to be given background information on something, often with the details of a task to be carried out

- The Prime Minister was briefed on the latest Covid numbers before giving the press conference

- Apple briefed the press and public on the details of the iPhone 15

- Our client briefed us on the requirement for their new advertising campaign

A: If A is a person, "How is A?" means "What is A's life and/or emotional state like right now?" For example: "How is Ashley? I heard she lost her job--she must be upset about that."

If A is a thing, "How is A?" means "Is A good/enjoyable/satisfactory?" For example: "How is the salmon?" = "Does the salmon taste good or not?"

"How about A?" is basically a way of suggesting A. For example:
X: "I'm hungry--let's get dinner."
Y: "Ok, how about Italian?" = "Ok, I suggest that we get Italian food."

A: be accused of + [行動・何かをすること]
→〜をしたという容疑をかけられる

be blamed for + [問題・事態]
→〜の原因とされる、〜を自分のせいにされる

He was accused of stealing. (基本blamedではなく)

He was blamed for the room being cold. (accused ではなく)


※forの使い方で、別の構文にblameをはめることもできます。

✴︎I am grateful to him for saying that.
彼がああ言ったから（言った返しとして）感謝している。

✴︎I hate him for saying that.
彼がああ言ったから（言った返しとして）彼のことを憎んでいる。

✴︎I'm going to punch him in the face for saying that.
彼がああ言った罰に顔を殴ってやる。

【この構文でblameを使った例】
✴︎A: I just had to talk down a customer who was swearing up and down that we had advertised free merchandise with any purchase.
B: I blame him for saying that the other day.
彼が先日ああ言ったせいだと思うよ。

※彼がああ言ったというのが事実である前提。「彼がああ言ったぞ！」と新しい情報を告げるように訴えているわけではないので、accuseというのと全く違います。

また、同じ状況で冒頭の使い方をすると、I blame him for the customer's misunderstanding というようなことも言えます。

A: Hi. These are very similar, however, "worried" is slightly more likely to convey a sense of fear or anxiety. "Concerned" is both more formal and more flexible in its uses. You could be afraid or even disappointed/dissatisfied.

Both of these words also have multiple definitions, but I assume you meant this one.

I am worried about getting sick if I go to the party.

Marcus was worried the bridge would collapse.

Dad worried me when he called so late at night.

Julia's mother is concerned about her bad grades.

My boss was concerned when I didn't submit the report on time.

The meteorologists are concerned a hurricane might destroy this area. (same as worried)

A: "Huddling" is more about staying close and warm, while "cowering" implies fear or submission.

A: The first refers to an action that you refrained from doing at the last moment. “I was about to pull the trigger but stopped when the deer jumped out of sight.” The second also refers to an action you intended to do but did not end up doing. It may or may not refer to an imminent action that was aborted - it’s much more vague. “I was going to go to college after high school but after much consideration I decided to travel the world instead.”

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A: To shake out clothes 이라고 해요

→After laundry, shake out the clothes before hanging them.

→When you do laundry, shake out your clothes before you put them in the dryer.

→Shaking out clothes after laundry helps them dry faster.

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A: That sounds natural. People say it exactly that way sometimes.

A: I hadn't even realized she'd lied to him.

She was shocked (past). Before that, she didn't realize something. So, past perfect. "she'd lied to him" is also past perfect so the tenses match.

A: The first is more natural. You could also say "He's becoming increasingly obsessive about punctuality" as well.

A: × ‎6 is lessees,9 is the most
✓ ‎6 is the least,9 is the most

I'm not really sure I understand what you wanted to say, but I made a guess

A: × 1. He is so lame.
✓ He's so lame.

× 2. He so sucks.
✓ He sucks, He really sucks

1. If you can, use a conjugation!
2. Sucks is technically used as an verb in this context

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