Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Hair"
The meaning of "Hair" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does with your hair off your face mean?
A:
That would usually be either hair that is short or styled back with gel. Some men with long hair also wear ponytails.
The expression 'hair off your face' does not usually refer to men's facial hair like beards or mustaches. The term for that is usually 'clean-shaven'.
The expression 'hair off your face' does not usually refer to men's facial hair like beards or mustaches. The term for that is usually 'clean-shaven'.
Q:
What does "His long, straight blue hair glimmers even beneath the harsh glow of the *false* lights." What does this "false" mean? Does it mean artificial? mean?
A:
"Flase light" seems unusual to me.In the context of the passage you quoted, it simply looks strange, or even wrong. It is certainly unusual. But English is very forgiving: this doesn't break any rules. I suppose the writer is trying to be a little original or poetic.
I've looked online now for examples. I can find a specific US legal usage, for a kind of legal wrong when someone puts another person "in a false light" - makes them appear to be something that they are not
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_light
Then there is an example where someone uses the phrase to mean "deliberately misleading lights" - lights designed to fool a sailor into crashing his boat onto rocks.
http://www.zyra.global/www.zyra.tv/wreckers-false-lights.htm
There appear to be no good definitions. The best I can find refers to the deliberate deception aspect , and is here:
https://www.definitions.net/definition/false+lights
Then there is a folk music band using this as a name. Often bands choose names that are rare or striking, so that they are memorable and easier to find in an internet search.
http://falselights.co.uk/about/
This search shows typical usages with "lights" in English
https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=false+lights%2Cfake+lights%2Cartificial+light%2Cbright+lights%2C%2A+lights%2Cgreen+lights%2Cstreet+lights&year_start=1800&year_end=2019&corpus=26&smoothing=3&direct_url=t1%3B%2Cfalse%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B.t1%3B%2Cfake%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B.t1%3B%2Cartificial%20light%3B%2Cc0%3B.t1%3B%2Cbright%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B.t2%3B%2C%2A%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%2Cs0%3B%3Bthe%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Bof%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Belectric%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Band%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3BThe%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Btwo%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Bwith%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Bnew%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Bred%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Bthese%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B.t1%3B%2Cgreen%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B.t1%3B%2Cstreet%20lights%3B%2Cc0
I've looked online now for examples. I can find a specific US legal usage, for a kind of legal wrong when someone puts another person "in a false light" - makes them appear to be something that they are not
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_light
Then there is an example where someone uses the phrase to mean "deliberately misleading lights" - lights designed to fool a sailor into crashing his boat onto rocks.
http://www.zyra.global/www.zyra.tv/wreckers-false-lights.htm
There appear to be no good definitions. The best I can find refers to the deliberate deception aspect , and is here:
https://www.definitions.net/definition/false+lights
Then there is a folk music band using this as a name. Often bands choose names that are rare or striking, so that they are memorable and easier to find in an internet search.
http://falselights.co.uk/about/
This search shows typical usages with "lights" in English
https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=false+lights%2Cfake+lights%2Cartificial+light%2Cbright+lights%2C%2A+lights%2Cgreen+lights%2Cstreet+lights&year_start=1800&year_end=2019&corpus=26&smoothing=3&direct_url=t1%3B%2Cfalse%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B.t1%3B%2Cfake%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B.t1%3B%2Cartificial%20light%3B%2Cc0%3B.t1%3B%2Cbright%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B.t2%3B%2C%2A%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%2Cs0%3B%3Bthe%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Bof%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Belectric%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Band%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3BThe%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Btwo%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Bwith%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Bnew%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Bred%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B%3Bthese%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B.t1%3B%2Cgreen%20lights%3B%2Cc0%3B.t1%3B%2Cstreet%20lights%3B%2Cc0
Q:
What does the hair comes out and the gloves come off mean?
A:
This is combination of two expression. If you're tearing your hair out, you're very angry and frustrated.
When the gloves come off, it is time to physically fight, although it can mean a verbal fight as well.
In ice hockey, two fighters quickly take off their gloves before pummeling each other. This is where the expression comes from.
When the gloves come off, it is time to physically fight, although it can mean a verbal fight as well.
In ice hockey, two fighters quickly take off their gloves before pummeling each other. This is where the expression comes from.
Q:
What does hair fairy mean?
A:
Magical creature that has to do with hair. Likely giving it or taking it away. Fairies are often portrayed as tiny women with wings.
When you are a child in the US and lose a tooth you leave it under your pillow while you sleep for the tooth fairy. The tooth fairy will collect the tooth and leave you money.
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On a related note 'fairy' is also a rude word for a gay man.
When you are a child in the US and lose a tooth you leave it under your pillow while you sleep for the tooth fairy. The tooth fairy will collect the tooth and leave you money.
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On a related note 'fairy' is also a rude word for a gay man.
Q:
What does If she's just a hair off, she could lacerate the aorta when she extracts. mean?
A:
away from the target only by the width of one strand of hair / extremely close
Example sentences using "Hair"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with Hair removal / permanent hair removal
Hair removal is a big thing in Japan but I’m not sure how to use this one !
I wanna use this one like I’m pretty hairy so I wanna do hair removal or I wanna get my hair permanently removed
Does this sound okay ?.
Hair removal is a big thing in Japan but I’m not sure how to use this one !
I wanna use this one like I’m pretty hairy so I wanna do hair removal or I wanna get my hair permanently removed
Does this sound okay ?.
A:
I’ll try to give you some examples in different contexts:
Talking with a friend:
“I’m pretty hairy so I’m going to go for hair removal soon”
Talking with people at work:
(You probably would never do this 😅)
“I’ve scheduled a hair removal appointment for this weekend”
After successfully getting your hair removed:
“I just went for hair removal last weekend, it went pretty well”
After getting your hair removed, negative:
“I had a hair removal appointment yesterday, and it was terrible!”
As a side note; on the east coast of the United States I’ve only ever seen it referred to as “laser hair removal”. I’ve also seen “bikini waxing” and “Brazilian waxing” for women only.
Talking with a friend:
“I’m pretty hairy so I’m going to go for hair removal soon”
Talking with people at work:
(You probably would never do this 😅)
“I’ve scheduled a hair removal appointment for this weekend”
After successfully getting your hair removed:
“I just went for hair removal last weekend, it went pretty well”
After getting your hair removed, negative:
“I had a hair removal appointment yesterday, and it was terrible!”
As a side note; on the east coast of the United States I’ve only ever seen it referred to as “laser hair removal”. I’ve also seen “bikini waxing” and “Brazilian waxing” for women only.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with hair .
A:
I love your hair. Wow, your hair is amazing. Were did you got to get your hair done? What color are you going to dye your hair? I wish my hair was like that. I need a brush for my hair? Her hair looks weird. I hope this helps.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with That’ll put hairs on your chest..
A:
Have some of my home-made vodka.
Is it strong?
Of course. I'll pour you a glass. Here you go, that'll put hairs on your chest.
Is it strong?
Of course. I'll pour you a glass. Here you go, that'll put hairs on your chest.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with let one's hair down.
A:
Its okay to let your hair down every now and again.
I don't have time to let my hair down there's just too much to do!
I don't have time to let my hair down there's just too much to do!
Q:
Please show me example sentences with By a hair.
A:
so by a hair would be used when something is really close. For example if you almost tied in a race, some people would say the other person won by a hair
Synonyms of "Hair" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between do my hair and fix my hair ?
A:
@Spoon24
- “Do my hair” is used when you are styling your hair, like before you leave for work or go out with friends.
Example: “He likes to do his hair before a date so it looks perfect.”
- “Fix my hair” is used when your hair has been messed up in some way and you need to fix it, like if you have a patch of hair that sticks straight up.
Example: “A strong gust of wind messed up my hairdo so now I need to fix my hair.”
- “Do my hair” is used when you are styling your hair, like before you leave for work or go out with friends.
Example: “He likes to do his hair before a date so it looks perfect.”
- “Fix my hair” is used when your hair has been messed up in some way and you need to fix it, like if you have a patch of hair that sticks straight up.
Example: “A strong gust of wind messed up my hairdo so now I need to fix my hair.”
Q:
What is the difference between How much should we charge for the hair that was cut off? and How much do we charge for the hair that was cut off? ?
A:
In this context, there is not any noticeable difference for me. They are asking the same question.
Q:
What is the difference between You look good with this hair clip and You look good in this hair clip ?
A:
The second phrase does not sound right. Saying "You look good with This hairclip" sounds more natural verses "In this hairclip". You cannot be "In" a hairclip. Another way to mention the appearance (how the hairclip looks) on the person is "You look good with that hairclip".
Q:
What is the difference between I'm growing my hair. and I'm growing out my hair. ?
A:
Not a whole lot of difference, except "out" might sound more determined to reach a longer length.
It's probably a little more natural to say it like this:
- I'm letting my hair grow.
- I'm letting my hair grow out.
It's probably a little more natural to say it like this:
- I'm letting my hair grow.
- I'm letting my hair grow out.
Q:
What is the difference between The hair, the privilege he tries to hide with retweets of Black Lives Matter and The hair, the privilege he tries to hide by retweets of Black Lives Matter ?
A:
"with retweets" sounds better. If you're using "by" then say "by retweeting".
Translations of "Hair"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? You got a hair cut but you waited for your hair to grow for a long time. [아깝다.]
A:
아깝다 in english means "what a waste" or "useless".
Please correct me if i wrong. I hope it can help :)
Please correct me if i wrong. I hope it can help :)
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? she ties her hair with a band.
she ties her hair with a strap
she ties her hair with a strip.
what's the difference?
she ties her hair with a strap
she ties her hair with a strip.
what's the difference?
A:
strap and strip aren’t used that much and aren’t really what they’re called. “She ties her hair with a (hair) band” hair bow also works.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? When I wash my hair, I need to rub my head to remove the grease and dirt. Is that natural? Is the word "rub" proper? If not, what should I use? Thank you.
A:
When I wash my hair, I need to massage my head to remove the grease and dirt.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? an artificial hair
A:
‘A wig’ for the whole head or ‘ a toupee’ if it just covers the top.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? i’m going to watch my hair
A:
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Other questions about "Hair"
Q:
"I smoothed out my hair with my hand." = "I combed my hair with my hand."?
A:
To comb your hair with your hand implies that you are brushing or running your fingers through your hair, like a comb. To smooth out your hair with your hand means that you’re making your hair more smooth or uniform, most likely by running a flat hand over your hair.
Q:
You look good with your hair down.
is it commonly used?
is it commonly used?
A:
yes!!
Q:
I put my hair up / down
I tie/ untie my hair
what are the differences between these two expressions?!
I tie/ untie my hair
what are the differences between these two expressions?!
A:
they’re the same
i put up my hair/ i tie my hair = same
i let my hair down/ i untie/undo my hair(style) = same
i put up my hair/ i tie my hair = same
i let my hair down/ i untie/undo my hair(style) = same
Q:
1. Where do you get to do your hair?
2. Where do you get your hair done? Does this sound natural?
2. Where do you get your hair done? Does this sound natural?
A:
2 natural
1 unnatural
1 unnatural
Q:
I put my hair up.
I do my hair up.
Both are correct?
I do my hair up.
Both are correct?
A:
I put my hair up is correct. You can say "I do my hair" but you shouldnt use the word "up". If you do your hair, that doesn't mean it is up in a ponytail or something - it just means you styled it.
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