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

A: to "put out" means to have sex.
so putting out for someone means to have sex with them.

A: They are making a joke out of McDonald's habit of putting "Mc" in front of their product names, like "McNuggets", "McFlurries", and "McRib". It is a mocking joke about their naming conventions.

A: It has a similar meaning to 実感が湧く, I think. It means that a thought sinks into your mind and you realize something. It is used when taking the time to contemplate and consider something

A: It means you failed to meet what they expected from you

A: This has two possible meanings.

I think from your example ‘Would you send someone up?’ it means that a person (probably an employer or manager) is on a higher floor of a building and they are asking for someone to bring them something.

In a rich household with staff this might be an example:
A: Is there anything else I can do for you, Sir?

B: Not right now. But I’m half an hour would you send someone up with breakfast.

In an office
A: (a manager on floor 4) would you send someone up from the mailroom (in the basement) to pick up these packages for me please.

B: (assistant) Yes I will call them right now.

The second meaning in can be to make fun of someone by copying them in an exaggerated way.

A: was the comedy show good last night?

B: Yes it was hilarious. They were sending up sports commentators and it was so funny.

Hope that helps!

A: You can say “excuse me”, “wait”, or something like “sorry for interrupting, but...”. “Excuse me” is very formal. “Wait” is not. “Sorry for interrupting” isn’t really formal or informal and can be said either before or after interrupting. But if you do want to make that phrase formal you can say “I apologize for interrupting”. You can combine some of these phrases as well.

It’s also pretty common to just begin speaking without acknowledging that you’re interrupting, but some people might think that’s rude. It really just depends on who you’re speaking to and the flow of conversation. If you notice other people interrupting without giving apologies, that might mean it’s okay for you to do it too. But if you’re unsure, apologizing or acknowledging that you’re about to interrupt is always safe. And you can even say something like “I didn’t mean to interrupt you. Please continue with what you were saying before” afterwards to show that you’re interested in what the other person was talking about.

A: When you “take someone up on that” you are usually accepting someone’s offer of assistance not the actual assistance.

For example:
Person A: “If you ever need help with your math homework, let me know.”

Person B: “ I may take you up on that!”
This implies that you will accept someone’s offer for assistance.

If someone gives you a suggestion or advice and you plan on taking it, you wouldn’t necessarily use the phrase “take you up on that” because you’re not taking someone up on their offer to act, you’re taking the advice directly. The advice itself isn’t the thing someone is taking you up on, it’s the act of giving it.

Example:
Person A: “I would suggest you use a different font before sending out that email.”
Person B: “Good idea, I’ll do that.”
Here person A is giving advice.

Example:
Person A: “Let me know if you need any advice before sending out that email.”
Person B: “Thanks, I’ll take you up on that.”
Here person B is taking up the offer, not the actual advice.

A:

Could I prevail on you for a light?

It is strange how he is always prevailing on people for directions – doesn't he know how to use Google Maps?

The Book of Job is basically God prevailing upon some poor sucker to settle a bet between him and the devil.

The dictates of our religion prevail upon us to treat all life with respect

A: もちろん指示じゃなくなるけど、
・If I see someone without a smile, I'll give them mine.
・If I see someone without a smile, I have to remember to give them mine.

A: じっと見ることです。
He is staring at him.
He stares over the ocean.
He was staring into space.
He stares out the window.

A: The sentences have the same meaning since the verb tense change isn't very different here.

However, the second describes music as something you can find relief in more than once. Maybe multiple times, or continually.

The first sentence only says that it's possible to find relief in music.

The reason it's not very different is because of the word "could". Since it's hypothetical, we don't have to be so precise about how someone is able to do something, or what it has to be like.

A: The difference between "I need someone to help me" and "I need someone who helps me" lies in the way they express the need for assistance. Here are example sentences to illustrate their distinctions:

1. I need someone to help me:
- I'm overwhelmed with this project. I need someone to help me finish it.
- Can you find someone to help me move the furniture?

"When we say 'I need someone to help me,' it indicates a general need for assistance or support. The emphasis is on finding a person who can provide help or aid in completing a task or solving a problem."

2. I need someone who helps me:
- I need a roommate who helps me with household chores.
- I'm looking for a tutor who helps me improve my math skills.

"'I need someone who helps me' specifies the requirement for a person who already possesses the quality of being helpful or provides ongoing assistance in a particular area. It implies a preference for someone with a consistent or habitual behavior of helping."

The first sentence construction, "I need someone to help me," expresses the need for assistance without specifying the characteristics or qualities of the person. It focuses on the action of helping itself. The second sentence construction, "I need someone who helps me," specifies the need for a person with a particular quality or behavior of providing help.

In summary, "I need someone to help me" indicates a general need for assistance, while "I need someone who helps me" specifies the requirement for a person with a specific quality or habitual behavior of helping. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize the action of helping or the characteristics of the person providing help.

A: It's not that one is more natural. They would be used for different reasons.

The 1st is JUST a hypothetical.

Such as...
I wouldn't go out with her even if she paid me.
He wouldn't go even if she begged.

^^^ These statements have no relationship to real world events. They are just conceptual situations.

The 2nd type is a more concrete "if then" statement.

If you show up here again, you'll be sorry.
If he doesn't get his act together, I'm going to dump him.

It's talking about possible events in the future. There's a chance they could actually happen.

I hope it makes sense. I'm finding it hard to find the clear words to explain it. :/

A: The first option is incorrect. You have to include the preposition “on”.

A: They both mean the same thing, its simply just a matter of preference. For example, "Someone dropped a pencil" and "Somebody dropped a pencil". Also. "Is anyone there?" and "Is anybody there?" They can be used interchangeably.

A: ok. I'm not sure what the classroom atmosphere is like in Korea, but if a student was sitting in the teacher's seat in the US, I think the teacher would show how annoyed he/she is and would probably say "John(students name), Get out of my seat and go sit down in your own chair now."

A: very good question, as I have paused at this very same dilemma when responding by text. but yes, the sentiment is still appropriate when responding by text, even though you're reading of the bad news, and not actually hearing.

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A: It's great. The only changes I would make would be:

1. Change "16th to 18th December" to "December 16th to 18th". The way you wrote it is OK, but this is more natural.

2. You can remove "I hope this email finds you well." That is not needed in an official letter like this. However, it does show politeness. So if you want to be extremely polite, you can keep that sentence in the letter.

A: It would be 'you too'.

Basically if you were to answer in full you'd say 'I love you too' but as it's usually shortened, it would me 'you too'

A: It’s basically something men say to each other to say “you’re great!”, “good job!”

It’s praise for doing something good.

I don’t hear it very often in real life.

A: Wow. Talk about a dirty mind. 😆

He's saying that the picture doesn’t need a caption or any creative arrangement in order to be made into a meme. It is already funny, and it’s obvious why it’s funny. (Think about female anatomy…)

A: It would be more natural to ask “What is your birth date?” if they want the month, day, and year. If they ask “When is your birthday?”, you would answer “tomorrow”, “next month”, or “in December”.

A: Not natural, I’ve never heard that before.

A: To strangle someone until they are unconscious or dead.