Oh Language- 28
In response to the items under episode -27 Prof. Dr.Kannan [MK
UNIVERSITY] has deemed it fit to respond [not merely to respond] and also
supplement the idea with chosen examples. Thank you Professor. I reproduce what he has shared.
“It is a good job in the
furtherance of knowledge. I would like to add a few more examples”.
1] When a person decides to ‘call
it a day’, we say that he has decided to hang the boots.
2] When there is a greater focus on
an individual, we say ‘he is very much in the books’.
3] The term ‘Distance’ is used in
different contexts .For time, space and relationship as in
A] dim distant past, b] distant place, c] distant relative. On each occasion the
‘value’ of the word is its emphasis on a specific element.
Adding a few expressions to a chosen topic helps to perceive the effect
that a topic causes and drives home the sense of desire for determined
participation –a hall mark of intellect. Thank you Dr. Kannan
Regards K R
Cover
The term in its noun form refers to a paper container to carry letters or
greeting cards or certificates or bank instruments like ‘drafts’ or cheques
or notifications to any addressee/
Cover [verb] refers to the act of hiding something as in ‘Cover the sofa
with fine linen to hide the damage there in’.
‘The thief managed to escape under the cover of darkness’
Cover may also mean the ‘external vest’ as in ‘The sale prospects of
cosmetic items depend on the attractive cover of the product.
Drive
The term [verb] refers to the act of controlling the movement of an
automobile. The one doing it is named the ‘Drive’.
In its noun form ‘Drive’ refers to the eagerness or state of motivation
for a specific function or work. To be a top notch performer one has to have
the necessary ‘Drive’. [It implies willingness to face hurdles].
Drop
Drop [noun] refers to a small piece of a larger matter as in ‘A drop
of blood’ or a ‘drop of oil’.
‘Drop’ may mean /refer to the step of falling or discarding as in “Mr. X was dropped from the team as he was
inconsistent”.
‘Drop’ may also indicate the failure to hold something in place as in ‘He
dropped 2 vital catches’. So, the team management decided to ‘drop’ him’.
Guide
The term can be used as ‘noun’. It is used to indicate a book or special
compilation for study or to undertake a travel to visit a place of interest.
Guide [verb] indicates the function of assisting one or more persons to
follow a route or method to meet an objective.
Horn
It may refer to the defensive hard pointed bony projection from the head
of cattle, deer and a few other higher animals.
The term may refer to the device in automobiles to raise an alarm and
clear the way for quick movement on roads.
Pronounce
The term is a common reference to the act of orally expressing words/
names to convey an idea.
The term can refer to the official process of declaring something.
“The judge pronounced his judgment of imprisonment for all the three
accused in this case.
‘Pronounced’ is a way of laying emphasis as in “ There is a pronounced
rise in day temperature since Friday
To continue…..
