Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Boy"
The meaning of "Boy" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does A: I still haven't told the boys Kimmy and Ramona are moving in today.
B: Chicken.
A: Okay, I'm a little chicken.
B: No, I'm talking about the fried chicken.
What does chicken mean in this conversation?
mean?
B: Chicken.
A: Okay, I'm a little chicken.
B: No, I'm talking about the fried chicken.
What does chicken mean in this conversation?
mean?
A:
Two different things:
1) Someone who is scared to do something
2) Bird meat
1) Someone who is scared to do something
2) Bird meat
Q:
What does "putting our big boy pants on" in "Maybe what we should be doing is putting our big boy pants on to figure out a solution." mean?
A:
Act like grown ups
Q:
What does A young boy learns how to balance feelings of the
heart with the practicalities of life. mean?
heart with the practicalities of life. mean?
A:
Sounds like it means that the boy is starting to grow up and learning to cope with his feelings in different situations
Q:
What does He was a pleasant boy who said little.
what’s the meaning of ‘say little’ ? mean?
what’s the meaning of ‘say little’ ? mean?
A:
별로 말 없는 사람?
Doesn't say much
Doesn't say much
Q:
What does The boy is crazy for books, that he is. mean?
A:
It is a way to emphasize the word "crazy".
It's like saying "really".
The boy is crazy. Yes, he really is crazy.
By the way, "crazy for books" just means "likes books".
It's like saying "really".
The boy is crazy. Yes, he really is crazy.
By the way, "crazy for books" just means "likes books".
Example sentences using "Boy"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with The boy was shot at point-blank by police, which caused riots like setting hundreds of vehicles alight across the country.
Does this sound natural?.
Does this sound natural?.
A:
The boy was shot at point blank range by police causing public outrage and rioting. Several hundred vehicles were set alight across the country as the riots spread.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with Them boys and their boys. Why do natives say them instead of their?.
A:
In some dialects, "them" is used to say "these", it doesn't have to do with "their" : Them boys need to grow up = these boys need to grow up
Q:
Please show me example sentences with boy mom.
A:
Ah, okay. I think I get what you’re saying.
In that sense, no. It makes it sound like you’re telling your mom that you are a boy.
Try: “Being the mom/mother to boys is hard/harder [than with girls].”
or “I’m the mom/mother of [x amount of] boys.”
or “I’m the mom/mother of my son.”
In that sense, no. It makes it sound like you’re telling your mom that you are a boy.
Try: “Being the mom/mother to boys is hard/harder [than with girls].”
or “I’m the mom/mother of [x amount of] boys.”
or “I’m the mom/mother of my son.”
Q:
Please show me example sentences with boy.
A:
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Q:
Please show me example sentences with mama’s boy.
A:
"He has been treated like a baby all his life. He's a mama's boy."
Synonyms of "Boy" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between I didn't ever really feel like I fit in with any of the boys my age and I didn't really feel like I fit in with any of the boys my age ?
A:
"ever" makes it more emphatic.
Without "ever", there is no longer the nuance of 「どの時点でも一回も」
Without "ever", there is no longer the nuance of 「どの時点でも一回も」
Q:
What is the difference between The boy wants washing. and The boy wants washing himself. ?
A:
Passive form means that the subject of the sentence has the action done to it, while the active form means that the subject is doing the action. So:
“The boy was washed” is the passive and “The boy washed himself” is the active. You should use the active form in this case.
“The boy was washed” is the passive and “The boy washed himself” is the active. You should use the active form in this case.
Q:
What is the difference between boy and lad ?
A:
A lad, or "laddie", is a term for a boy. In particular, it an Irish and Scottish term. Las and lassie are the girl versions.
Q:
What is the difference between If I recall correctly, he was bringing up three boys of his own. and If I recall correctly, he was bringing up three boys of his ?
A:
The first sentence puts more emphasis on "own." He was bringing up his own biological children.
In the second sentence, it's unknown whether the children are biologically his, but it's just ASSUMED that they are.
Jack's wife gives birth to three sons. "If I recall correctly, he was bringing up three boys of his own."
Steve adopts three boys. "If I recall correctly, he was bringing up three boys of his."
In the second sentence, it's unknown whether the children are biologically his, but it's just ASSUMED that they are.
Jack's wife gives birth to three sons. "If I recall correctly, he was bringing up three boys of his own."
Steve adopts three boys. "If I recall correctly, he was bringing up three boys of his."
Q:
What is the difference between the boy appeared "to nervous" and scared and the boy appeared "to be nervous" and scared ?
A:
"to nervous"❌ is wrong and does not exist in English, but rather "too nervous" ✅.
"to nervous" ❌
"too nervous"✅
example:
✅The boy appeared to be too nervous and scared.
✅The boy appeared to be nervous and scared.
❌The boy appeared to nervous and scared.
✅The boy appeared nervous and scared.
✅The boy appeared too nervous and scared.
"to nervous" ❌
"too nervous"✅
example:
✅The boy appeared to be too nervous and scared.
✅The boy appeared to be nervous and scared.
❌The boy appeared to nervous and scared.
✅The boy appeared nervous and scared.
✅The boy appeared too nervous and scared.
Translations of "Boy"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? The boy was tired of seek a hotel , he lay on his tummy on the hood of the car to have a short break
Is it correct?
Is it correct?
A:
He was tired out from searching for a hotel. He leaned against his car to take a short break.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? A boy pursuing a girl
A:
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Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? A boy named Vijay who are learning Japanese. His funny proverbs are like poor joke.
A:
Fixed:
His funny remarks sound like he's telling a bad joke --> He talks in a funny way, as if he were telling a joke
His funny remarks sound like he's telling a bad joke --> He talks in a funny way, as if he were telling a joke
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? Which is correct? "She wants to be a boy" or "She wants to be a male"? In a sense that the person wants to change her gender.
A:
Depending on her age, “She wants to be male” is probably best. Not “a male.” And if she is older, not “a boy.” A boy is a child, someone younger than 18 years old. If she is 25, she does not want to be “a boy,” she wants to be “male.”
If she is young, then “She wants to be a boy” would be best, and “She wants to be male” would be fine. But not “She wants to be a male.”
If she is young, then “She wants to be a boy” would be best, and “She wants to be male” would be fine. But not “She wants to be a male.”
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? When the boy comes across a branch on the ground, he picks it up and says "Gaston(the ladybug's name) loves 'factrin' sticks." I cannot hear quite clearly his pronunciation of "factrin sticks". Could you please tell me what he is saying? Thank you.
A:
Gaston loves fetching sticks.
Other questions about "Boy"
Q:
The boy picking a foxtail grass on his way home. Does this sound natural?
A:
The boy picks/will pick foxtail grass on his way home .
Q:
The boy's mother suggested that they play outside since the weather was sunny. Then, they decided to play soccer after playing video games because of the opportunity. Half and hour later, they arrived at the park and noticed the sign saying that the ball games were prohibited. They were disappointed at it, but decided to play soccer in the street instead of in the park. A little later, one driver warned them to move out of the way. The next day they played the mobile games in the park. When the mother saw them, she looked troubled.
Does this sound natural?
Does this sound natural?
A:
The boys' mom asked them to play outside since the weather was nice. Then, they decided to play some soccer after video game because they had a time. A half hour later, they got to the park and noticed a sign saying ball games weren't allowed. They were bummed about it, but decided to ball in the street instead of in the park. While playing, one driver hollered at 'em to get out of the way. The next day the boys played mobile games in the park. When mom saw 'em, she looked pissed.
Q:
the boy that he was, still wet in the ears
https://youtu.be/jXHrtgxTSTg?t=23
What does that mean ?
https://youtu.be/jXHrtgxTSTg?t=23
What does that mean ?
A:
“Wet behind the ears” is a phrase that means young or inexperienced.
I assume that’s what it’s supposed to mean. It sounds like he really is singing “wet in the ears” and that it’s not just a subtitle error so I’m not really sure why the phrase is different. It could be a mistake or just a different variation of the phrase that I’m not familiar with.
I assume that’s what it’s supposed to mean. It sounds like he really is singing “wet in the ears” and that it’s not just a subtitle error so I’m not really sure why the phrase is different. It could be a mistake or just a different variation of the phrase that I’m not familiar with.
Q:
It’s awkward to be with her boy friend’s dad on the couch for a moment so that’s why he looked flustered Does this sound natural?
A:
× It’s awkward to be with her boy friend’s dad on the couch for a moment so that’s why he looked flustered
✓ Sitting with his son’s girlfriend on the couch, even for a moment, was awkward, which is why he looked flustered.
“he” in “why he looked so flustered” refers to the speaker. “Her boyfriend” implies the speaker is female, so this sentence should be rephrased. Does the sentence I gave match your intention?
✓ Sitting with his son’s girlfriend on the couch, even for a moment, was awkward, which is why he looked flustered.
“he” in “why he looked so flustered” refers to the speaker. “Her boyfriend” implies the speaker is female, so this sentence should be rephrased. Does the sentence I gave match your intention?
Q:
is it natural ？
There is a boy named 〇〇 living in this house.
この家に〇〇という名前の男の子が住んでいます。
There is a boy named 〇〇 living in this house.
この家に〇〇という名前の男の子が住んでいます。
A:
私だったら、"A boy named Laichi lives in this house" と言うと思うんですが、状況によってはどちらでも良いと思います。
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