Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Idea"
The meaning of "Idea" in various phrases and sentences
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What does high-flying ideas mean?
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"High-flying ideas" are ideas that sound wonderful but may not be possible to do.
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What does warm the idea mean?
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I've never heard anyone use "warm the idea" but I have heard "warm up to the idea" which is when you're originally against an idea but you start to slowly like the idea later on.
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What does Hardly any idea about the United States economy is as entrenched as the one about how old-fashioned, long-term jobs have disappeared. mean?
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It is saying that there is no other idea about the United States economy that is as ingrained in one's mind than the idea that "old-fashioned, long-term jobs have disappeared".
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What does tossed out the idea in a white paper mean?
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That phrase basically means that a particular idea was said, or in this case, written.
A similar phrase is often used in English: "tossed out there", and it basically means that some idea, phrase, thought, etc. was made public. Does this make sense?
Also as an addition, a white paper is a type of written piece that focuses on technical aspects, specifically relating to a certain subject(s).
A similar phrase is often used in English: "tossed out there", and it basically means that some idea, phrase, thought, etc. was made public. Does this make sense?
Also as an addition, a white paper is a type of written piece that focuses on technical aspects, specifically relating to a certain subject(s).
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What does speaks to (as in "it is an interesting idea and speaks to many things that we live each day but can never quite put our finger on.") mean?
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It means that this idea is something that makes sense and can be related to other things.
For example: "The idea of freedom speaks to me"
It means that freedom is something desired and understood to the person whom it speaks to
I hope this helps it's very difficult to explain :)
For example: "The idea of freedom speaks to me"
It means that freedom is something desired and understood to the person whom it speaks to
I hope this helps it's very difficult to explain :)
Example sentences using "Idea"
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Please show me example sentences with be keen on the idea 、
not too keen on
.
not too keen on
.
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No problem! Glad to help.
Yes, that’s exactly what it means!
Yes, that’s exactly what it means!
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Please show me example sentences with How about buying a big fan then?
That’s a good idea, but not a big one because they suck up electricity too much.
I was wondering if THEY can be used or THEY need to be changed as IT.
Does it mean It= a big fan, they= big fans?
Thanks.
.
That’s a good idea, but not a big one because they suck up electricity too much.
I was wondering if THEY can be used or THEY need to be changed as IT.
Does it mean It= a big fan, they= big fans?
Thanks.
.
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In this context, “they” should be used since it is referring to all big fans as a generalization :)
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Please show me example sentences with 1.I don't know
2.I have no idea.
2.I have no idea.
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i don’t know is more straightforward and simple. i have no idea puts more emphasis on the fact that you don’t know and kinda exaggerates the point.
ex) teacher asks a question
i don’t know the answer - seems more reserved, polite
i have no idea - seems almost sarcastic, a bit rude
ex) working on homework with friend. friend asks for help
i don’t know - seems reserved
i have no idea! - adds more personality, seems a bit funny, sarcastic, emphasizes that you are just as lost as them
ex) teacher asks a question
i don’t know the answer - seems more reserved, polite
i have no idea - seems almost sarcastic, a bit rude
ex) working on homework with friend. friend asks for help
i don’t know - seems reserved
i have no idea! - adds more personality, seems a bit funny, sarcastic, emphasizes that you are just as lost as them
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Please show me example sentences with Some would claim... while the idea... is still held by some other..
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Some would claim the earth is round while the idea that the earth is flat is still held by some other people.
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Please show me example sentences with The idea is that.
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A: Why would they build an airport so far away from the city?
B: The idea is that less people will have to be disturbed by the noise of airplanes coming and going.
B: The idea is that less people will have to be disturbed by the noise of airplanes coming and going.
Synonyms of "Idea" and their differences
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What is the difference between "It seems like a good idea" and "It sounds like a good idea" ?
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The first one is past tense and the second is present these.
"Sounded like a good idea"
And
"Seemed like a good idea"
Mean the same thing.
"Sounded like a good idea"
And
"Seemed like a good idea"
Mean the same thing.
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What is the difference between have no idea about and have no idea of and have no idea with ?
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@Emma_Eliot Ok I just looked into it and it seems that 'have an idea of' is grammatically incorrect. However you will hear it. I would say just use 'have an idea about', and know that some people might say 'of', but it means the same thing.
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What is the difference between ideas and ideals and The ideas/ideals of terrorism ?
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Ideas = Thoughts / Philosophy / Dogma. Ideals = Goals / Perfect result.
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What is the difference between idea and notion ?
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A notion is an idea which is more subtle, intuitive, or more of a hunch.
Why did you think it was down this street? Oh, just a notion.
Any idea which way we should go?
Any notion of which way we should go?
Once I get lost, I lose all notion of time.
I have no notion of time.
I give up any notion that I know where it is.
Why did you think it was down this street? Oh, just a notion.
Any idea which way we should go?
Any notion of which way we should go?
Once I get lost, I lose all notion of time.
I have no notion of time.
I give up any notion that I know where it is.
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What is the difference between any ideas will be welcomed and any ideas are welcome ?
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"Any ideas are welcome" means feel free to give an idea.
"Any ideas will be welcomed" means the same thing, but is used less often.
"Any ideas will be welcomed" means the same thing, but is used less often.
Translations of "Idea"
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How do you say this in English (US)? I have no idea
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How do you say this in English (UK)? あなたのファッションを参考(さんこう)にする I'm getting some ideas of your fashion for myself.(?) I would like to say さんこうin English.
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What you said is fine :)
“I’m getting some ideas from your fashion”
or
“I’m inspired by your fashion”
“I’m getting some ideas from your fashion”
or
“I’m inspired by your fashion”
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How do you say this in English (US)? "la idea de denunciar el racismo"
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it would be "in great interest" so it would be something of high importance or something that would be highly recommended
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How do you say this in English (US)? i'm strongly against This idea
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How do you say this in English (US)? how to express the idea that you buy some products by weighing them and caculate the money
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You could probably say "the section where items are priced by weight".
Other questions about "Idea"
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I haven't determined idea what I should say so I will write some text to find out how natural is it.
I wanna learning English slang because I listen a lot of (what can i replace a lot of?)rap and feel that this English is different. I have started from suicideboys tracks which I learn now by writing them on the papper and translate words I never saw.
thanks for reading, I hope you will help me. Does this sound natural?
I wanna learning English slang because I listen a lot of (what can i replace a lot of?)rap and feel that this English is different. I have started from suicideboys tracks which I learn now by writing them on the papper and translate words I never saw.
thanks for reading, I hope you will help me. Does this sound natural?
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I wanna learn English slang because I listen to a lot of rap... You can say: Because I'm fond of rap, I like listening rap music, or I spend plenty of time listening rap...
And translate words I've never seen before.
And translate words I've never seen before.
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"We have got an idea." "We have an idea." are they same?
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Exactly the same
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a good idea just popped into my head
a good idea just popped into my mind.
a good idea just crossed my mind.
are they all natural as synonyms?
a good idea just popped into my mind.
a good idea just crossed my mind.
are they all natural as synonyms?
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@richurchoi all of these work as natural synonyms, and as sentences.
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Please show me how to pronounce this is a good idea / I have enough time .
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It's a good idea to make a traning game app where employees get trained naturally while they play games purposed to solve the problem, which can happen in the workplace.
Is it natural? Thank you in advance.
Is it natural? Thank you in advance.
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Hi biancacokr! It's very good! Let me see if I can make it sound just a bit more natural:
"It's a good idea to make a training game app where employees get trained naturally while they play games designed to solve problems that could happen in the workplace."
I hope that helps!
"It's a good idea to make a training game app where employees get trained naturally while they play games designed to solve problems that could happen in the workplace."
I hope that helps!
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