1. If you're curious about acupuncture, talk to Dr. Clark. He's well-versed in alternative medicine.
2. Do you know anyone well-versed in solar power? I need someone to talk to my science class about it.
3. He's well-versed in iPod apps, but he can't get a B in math.
4. She's well-versed in Latin American culture but not in history.
5. I've never met anyone so well-versed in the national monuments around the world other than their son.
If you are well-versed in a subject, you are highly knowledgeable in that subject.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Step up to the plate
1. They haven't picked a replacement yet. The manager's due to step down next month, but so far, no one has stepped up to the plate.
2. You need to get as much experience now; so if someone leaves, you'll be ready to step up to the plate.
3. We weren't sure if Sue could do the job, but she really stepped up to the plate.
4. He's so motivated; he's the kind of guy who would step up to the plate whenever they need him.
5. Tim did alright as a project leader, but when things got tough, I don't think he really stepped up to the plate. He could have done better.
Stepping up to the plate means coming forward and assuming leadership or facing a challenge and meeting expectations.
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2. You need to get as much experience now; so if someone leaves, you'll be ready to step up to the plate.
3. We weren't sure if Sue could do the job, but she really stepped up to the plate.
4. He's so motivated; he's the kind of guy who would step up to the plate whenever they need him.
5. Tim did alright as a project leader, but when things got tough, I don't think he really stepped up to the plate. He could have done better.
Stepping up to the plate means coming forward and assuming leadership or facing a challenge and meeting expectations.
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Friday, July 1, 2011
Play it by ear
1. They're going to Central Park, then the Met; after that, they're just going to play it by ear.
2. Let's just play it by ear as far as what to do for the party. Let's see first who shows up.
3. Our excursion went well even though we mostly just played it by ear.
4. They could tell the manager was not ready for the meeting. He was clearly playing it by ear.
5. They don't know how long they'll stay at the party. They're just going to play it by ear. If they're having fun, they'll stay long. If not, they'll leave early.
Playing it by ear means not making definite plans and deciding what to do as things happen.
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2. Let's just play it by ear as far as what to do for the party. Let's see first who shows up.
3. Our excursion went well even though we mostly just played it by ear.
4. They could tell the manager was not ready for the meeting. He was clearly playing it by ear.
5. They don't know how long they'll stay at the party. They're just going to play it by ear. If they're having fun, they'll stay long. If not, they'll leave early.
Playing it by ear means not making definite plans and deciding what to do as things happen.
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