Shoes meaning in English
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Definition
a shoe: a covering for the foot made of strong material
Examples
- "Ursula : Of course, but before we go any further, I must warn you that your shoes are open."
- "They go back to the UK laden with jeans, designer shoes, CDs and Epods."
- "Pack light, wear layers, and sturdy shoes."
- "I see that you have removed your shoes – very nice socks, dude."
- "Brian, that really... Hey, what's that on your shoe?"
- "I also love blue shoes too!"
- "He isn't very fond of socialists, especially those who spit on his shoes."
- "Philip : There's no way I'm going to ruin my shoes cleaning up this mess."
- "Philip : There's no way I'm going to ruin my $500 shoes cleaning up this mess."
- "Bruno : My shoes are open?"
- "A big-shot like you, with your overpriced shoes, I bet you don't have any money."
- "Perfectly-polished black shoes, the more expensive the better."
- "A shoe with a stiletto heel was found in Brian Jones's car."
- "It's got nothing to do with shoes, has it?"
- "I left my shoes with your wife, Susan Bliss."
- "I see that you have removed your shoes – very nice socks dude."
- "When there's a shine on your shoes, there's a melody in your heart..."
- "They go back to the UK with suitcases full of jeans, designer shoes, CDs and Epods."
Exercise 1
The man on the subway insults Kevin in several ways.
He comments on:
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
He comments on:
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
The man on the subway insults Kevin in several ways.
He comments on:
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
He comments on:
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
The man on the subway says that Kevin is wearing "overpriced shoes", which means that he is wearing "expensive" shoes. "Shoes" are worn on the feet to protect them.
The man on the subway never comments upon Kevin's political opinions. It is actually the man on the subway who gives Kevin his own opinions on politics.
The man on the subway says that Kevin has a "fancy haircut". A "haircut" refers to the act of cutting one's hair, or the style in which it is cut. The man calls Kevin's haircut "fancy", which means that it is "chic" or "elegant", and likely expensive. Kevin says that he is "wearing a hat", and it is therefore impossible for the man to see Kevin's haircut.
The man on the subway calls Kevin "a fat cat" a term which refers to a wealthy, privileged person. This term is generally applied to rich people who are out of touch with the everyday problems of the common person. When the man calls Kevin a "fat cat", he is not referring to Kevin's figure or his size, but rather to him being "an aristocrat".
Exercise 2
A "suit" is a .
The term "suit" rhymes with .
The term "suit" rhymes with .
A "suit" is a formal jacket and trousers or skirt 1.
The term "suit" rhymes with boot 2.
The term "suit" rhymes with boot 2.
1 formal jacket and trousers or skirt: This is the correct choice here. The term "suit" describes an "ensemble" of clothes including a jacket and either trousers or a skirt. Sometimes a waistcoat is also included, which is a type of buttoned vest worn over the shirt and under the jacket. It's a good idea to wear a suit if you are invited for a job interview, or if you have a business meeting. Men also wear suits at weddings in many cultures.
1 comfortable ensemble worn in bed: This isn't the right answer. "Pyjamas" are a comfortable ensemble worn in bed. This type of clothing is not called a "suit".
1 coat that keeps you warm: This isn't the right answer. A "coat" is worn over all your other clothes, especially in winter. "Coats" keep us warm, and some keep the rain off us too! This type of clothing is not called a "suit".
1 type of stylish shoe: This isn't the right answer. "Shoes" are worn on the feet and "suits" are worn on the body.
2 boot: This is the best answer. The term "suit" rhymes with "boot", "route", and "shoot". Some English words aren't pronounced the way you would expect, and unfortunately you just have to learn them!
2 meet: This isn't the best choice here. The term "meet" rhymes with "feet", "meat", and "heat". "Suit" isn't pronounced like this.
2 threat: This isn't the best choice here. The term "threat" rhymes with "get", "wet", and "sweat". "Suit" isn't pronounced like this.
2 quite: This isn't the best choice here. The term "quite" rhymes with "right", "height", "white", and "bite". "Suit" isn't pronounced like this.
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