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

A: If I want this task to be done, I have to do it because no one else will.

A:

A peeping Tom is a man who tries to sneakily look at women when they are getting undressed, sometimes lurking outside windows. It’s a common expression.

A socket wrench is a wrench with adjustable and replaceable fixtures – see photo

It’s a pot roast, not a pot. A pot roast usually involves a ceramic pot inside which things are roasted in an oven. I guess this pot roast didn’t taste very good.

The instrument steriliser is like one of those low heat ovens that keep food warm in a shop. As the name suggests, it’s sterilises surgical instruments. To put food in there probably means that they just want to keep it warm.

A: In this context, "Jennas" = people like Jenna, people with personalities similar to Jenna

In this scene, they're discussing Jenna, a friend of Fiona's. She doesn't appear in the show but Steve and Fiona both know her.

A: Chatting up a storm means talking enthusiastically.
Charting up a storm doesn’t make sense.

A: really still means : remaining motionless or maintaining a static position
both Lie in bed and lie on bed are both correct

Lie in bed" generally suggests being in a horizontal position on the bed, possibly under the covers, and it often implies the act of resting or sleeping. For example, "I like to lie in bed and read before I go to sleep."


On the other hand, "lie on bed" can imply a more specific location on the bed's surface, such as lying on top of the covers or lying on a particular area of the bed. For example, "I like to lie on the bed and watch TV."

Both expressions are used interchangeably in many cases, and the choice between them often depends on personal preference or regional usage.
so both are are correct

A: On the internet and in games, people shorten it to "noob". (not very polite)

"Newbie" can be used in informal situations, and it is funny when you talk about yourself that way. Hey guys, I'm just a newbie, so take it easy on me please.

"Beginner" is an easy way to talk about someone new to something. He is a beginner, so take it easy on him please.

We use "rookie" for sports, like baseball. Cut the rookie some slack. He's new to the league.

"Novice" is pretty formal. They are just novices in their respective fields.

There are lots of other words for other situations, but those are the main, most general ones.

A: I honestly don’t hear this phrase too often these days. In my area at least

Examples
I’m going to lose my head if you do stop.
This test is about to make me lose my head.

A: Yup, it's a pretty common word.

Your attitude on this is outrageous. What the hell?

It's outrageous that we can't get a refund for this purchase.

We went on an outrageous drinking spree last night.

I made her an outrageously huge cookie.

A: He is an anti-vaccine zealot.
Some American people are pro-Trump zealots.

You can also use "fanatic."

A: Yes, it can be positive or negative.

The quality of life is drastically worse here.
The quality of life is drastically better here.

A: its just order of words, same meaning.
"than dining at a fine restaurant"
"than to dine at a fine restaurant"
just up to your preference

A: If the noun is singular, you use "is." If it is plural or more than one noun, you use "are". Saying "is her eye blue" is saying only one of her eyes is blue. Saying "Are her eyes blue" is saying both of her eyes are blue.

A: When you ask “is this bus going to xxx?” You’re asking if that is where they are going next.
Example:
“Is this bus going to the park?”
“No, the bus is going to the library.”

When you ask “does this bus go to xxx?” You are asking if the bus makes a stop there on its route.
Example:
“Does this bus go to the park?”
“Yes, the park is the third stop on the route.”

A: hmmm yes that is true.
"is it 7 o'clock yet?" (unsure)
"it's 7 o'clock, right?" (maybe sure, but double checking)
"it's 7' o clock already?" (realization)

A: They both mean the same thing but Is it not, means you are somewhat sure of it being correct. Someone might use is it not correct when they are surprised that something is wrong.

Isn’t it correct? Sounds more as if you are not as sure of your original answer, but it also depends on how you say it.

A: i don’t think it’s exclusively romantic! if i’m understanding correctly, it can be platonic/between friends 😁

A: We call that a chain-link fence

A: It's good, except "a leave" is a little unnatural. I would change the 2nd sentence to "So I'm planning to take a day off on Friday."
I hope that doesn't change your meaning.

BTW if Monday and Tuesday are typically very busy days, as opposed to only this Monday and Tuesday, you can say "Because it's a Tuesday. Mondays and Tuesdays are very busy days.

A: "by foot" would be more common.

A: They're the same, but the second one is not as natural.

A: Yes it is a hermteronym in that it has two pronunciations meaning different things....

A: Sounds natural to me. Sehr gut!

A: No, it should be: "Where do you think we should have lunch?"

A: It does make sense, but it sounds a bit funky because room temperature is 25C, which isn't cold. I would drop "temperature" and just say, "The room is so cold."

A: In this sentence, the phrasal verb "draw off" is being used intransitively. Here's the reasoning:
A transitive phrasal verb requires a direct object (e.g., "He drew off the water from the tank." — "water" is the object).
An intransitive phrasal verb does not take a direct object (e.g., "The car drew off from the curb." — no object follows).
In your sentence:
"Did some work so the search box in File Explorer shouldn't draw off the end of the window anymore."
The phrase "draw off" describes an action (the search box extending beyond the window) but does not act on a direct object. Instead, it is used in a self-contained manner to explain the box's behavior.
Thus, "draw off" here is intransitive.