Mop meaning in English
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Definition
to mop (the floor): to wash, to clean, to wipe (the floor) with a mop
I have just mopped the floor so don't walk across it with your dirty shoes on.
to mop one's brow to wipe or dry the sweat from one's forehead
to mop up to dry, to soak up
a mop: a cleaning implement, absorbent material attached to a stick or handle
Examples
- "Bill Tanner : Well, I do have my own mop and bucket."
Exercise 1
"The first thing I'd like you to do is clear off your desk".
Bob wants Horatio to:
Bob wants Horatio to:
"The first thing I'd like you to do is clear off your desk".
Bob wants Horatio to:
Bob wants Horatio to:
This is not the best choice here. "To clear off (a surface)" does not actually express that a surface will be "swept", but rather that it will be "cleaned", "tidied", or "arranged". "To sweep (the floor)" is to use a broom or a brush to clean the floor of dirt and dust.
"To clear off (a surface)" does not actually express that a surface will be "washed", but rather that it will be "cleaned", "tidied", or "arranged". "Washing" always involves water, unless it is "brainwashing", which involves manipulation and advertising executives, usually.
This is the best choice here. "To clear off" (a surface) means to arrange, clean or put it in order. In this case, Bob wants Horatio to "clean up" or "tidy", probably by removing the objects on the desk, before beginning the lessons.
The phrasal verb "to clear off" does not mean "to sit down". The two verbs are totally unrelated.
This is not the best choice here. "To clear off (a surface)" does not actually express that a surface will be "mopped", but rather that it will be "cleaned", "tidied", or "arranged". "To mop (the floor)" is to use water, detergent and a mop (an implement with absorbent material) in order to clean the floor.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the broadcast.
This verb refers to the act of moving by jumping with both feet together or on one leg. "Kangaroos, frogs and rabbits all from one place to another as a means of movement."
Hint: the answer is not "jump"!
This adjective refers to something or someone sweet and charming, and often young or small. "Some children are so when they are babies but they grow up to be little monsters."
This term generally refers to a crowd of people. Stephanie uses this term to describe a group of kangaroos. "Today I saw a of people protesting in front of the White House."
This verb refers to the act of moving by jumping with both feet together or on one leg. "Kangaroos, frogs and rabbits all from one place to another as a means of movement."
Hint: the answer is not "jump"!
This adjective refers to something or someone sweet and charming, and often young or small. "Some children are so when they are babies but they grow up to be little monsters."
This term generally refers to a crowd of people. Stephanie uses this term to describe a group of kangaroos. "Today I saw a of people protesting in front of the White House."
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the broadcast.
This verb refers to the act of moving by jumping with both feet together or on one leg. "Kangaroos, frogs and rabbits all hop 1 from one place to another as a means of movement."
Hint: the answer is not "jump"!
This adjective refers to something or someone sweet and charming, and often young or small. "Some children are so cute 2 when they are babies but they grow up to be little monsters."
This term generally refers to a crowd of people. Stephanie uses this term to describe a group of kangaroos. "Today I saw a mob 3 of people protesting in front of the White House."
This verb refers to the act of moving by jumping with both feet together or on one leg. "Kangaroos, frogs and rabbits all hop 1 from one place to another as a means of movement."
Hint: the answer is not "jump"!
This adjective refers to something or someone sweet and charming, and often young or small. "Some children are so cute 2 when they are babies but they grow up to be little monsters."
This term generally refers to a crowd of people. Stephanie uses this term to describe a group of kangaroos. "Today I saw a mob 3 of people protesting in front of the White House."
1 hop: The verb "to hop" refers to the act of moving forward by either jumping with both feet together or on one leg. Frogs, rabbits and kangaroos all "hop" from one place to another.
2 cute: The term "cute" is used to refer to things that are pretty, sweet and usually very small or young. Example: As a child, Bruno Delavigne was very cute! In this broadcast, Stephanie describes young kangaroos as "furry and cute" once they have grown up from their embryonic state.
3 mob: A "mob" generally refers to a group of people who are usually angry or menacing. Example: A mob of angry villagers or a mob of football hooligans. The term can also describe organized crime families like the mafia. In Australia and New Zealand, the term "mob" is also used to refer to a group of animals. In English there are many different words to describe groups of animals: a flock of birds, school of fish, a herd of cows, a murder of crows, etc.
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