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The nobles all fled with the slaves, and the only witness to this entire procession of events was Petunia. He was the last loose end, so to speak.
What's the meaning of “loose end” and “so to speak”?
The nobles all fled with the slaves, and the only witness to this entire procession of events was Petunia. He was the last loose end, so to speak.
What's the meaning of “loose end” and “so to speak”?
What's the meaning of “loose end” and “so to speak”?
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- 英語 (美國)
This is just full of non-literal idioms, which are always fun.
Loose end (definition #2): https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/loose+end
So to speak: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/so+to+speak
Combined, they mean that only Petunia could say what happened and it implies that he would need to be silenced to keep what happened a secret. Because we always want to tie up loose ends.
Tie up loose ends: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/tie+up+loo...
Are there similar idioms in French?
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- 法語 (法國)
@TexasUSA Probably though I don't think they can be idioms as such. They are rather called “expressions”.
I think so to speak equivalent in French is "pour ainsi dire".
But for loose end it's a bit more complicated. Like what means will you use to silence the person, by maybe persuading or bribing him. Or maybe disposing of him. I don't think in this context it's clear.
What do you think?
I think so to speak equivalent in French is "pour ainsi dire".
But for loose end it's a bit more complicated. Like what means will you use to silence the person, by maybe persuading or bribing him. Or maybe disposing of him. I don't think in this context it's clear.
What do you think?
- 英語 (美國)
An "expression" is a larger category than an idiom. I believe these fit the definition of idiom in English, but please note that this is not the same as the definition in French for the same word: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idiom
I agree that the context isn't clear on what is insinuated here about what to do with the "loose end." It could be any of the outcomes you mentioned, depending on the motivations of the actors.
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@TexasUSA An expression has a larger category? I always thought an idiom was the largest category. What about a slang? Is it above everything?
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“Expression” is extremely general. You can see from this definition that it would include idioms, slang, colloquialisms, and just about anything else.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expr...
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@TexasUSA Hello I have a question.
Dude, that was the worst try yet.
What's the meaning of “worst try yet” ?
Dude, that was the worst try yet.
What's the meaning of “worst try yet” ?
- 英語 (美國)
A “try” is slang for “an attempt to do/accomplish something”
So, “worst try yet” is the least successful (or biggest failure) of all the attempts so far.
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@TexasUSA Hello I have a question.
She spent her days sleeping in, busying herself with “home projects”, and catching up with her friends and neighbors– and not even to ask them for marketing input.
What's the meaning of “input”?
She spent her days sleeping in, busying herself with “home projects”, and catching up with her friends and neighbors– and not even to ask them for marketing input.
What's the meaning of “input”?
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- 法語 (法國)
@TexasUSA I was reading a book and came across this sentence. I just wanted to know if it was correct.
- 法語 (法國)
@TexasUSA It has always been that way hence these past hundred years of wars.
What's the meaning of “hence” here?
What's the meaning of “hence” here?
- 英語 (美國)
@Treasurel it’s an old English term. We don’t use it much anymore. It’s definition #3 here: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hence
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@Treasurel No, because the preceding is explaining what caused these “past 300 years of wars.”
Here it is definition #3 and “therefore” would be correct: Or to be more clear: “which has led to” or “which has caused”.
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@TexasUSA Thanks. I have another question.
If we don't fight together what's the point of our being a thousand man?
I don't understand this grammar rule.
If we don't fight together what's the point of our being a thousand man?
I don't understand this grammar rule.
- 英語 (美國)
It would have to be “men” not “man”
If we don't fight together what's the point of our being a thousand men?
It basically means that if they don’t fight as one cohesive unit what’s the point of having 1000 men?
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