雅思英语单词语法从此巧记不再背

初级口语表达(54)Cleaning the House 1


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tidy up

“Tidy up” is a phrasal verb in English that means to make a place or things neat and organized by putting them in order, cleaning up messes, or arranging them properly. Here are some examples to show how it's used:

In reference to a room or area:

I need to tidy up my bedroom before my parents come to visit. (Here, it implies cleaning the room, putting away clothes, making the bed, and arranging things neatly so that the room looks presentable.)

Let's tidy up the living room after the party. We can pick up the empty cups and put the cushions back in place. (This shows the action of cleaning and organizing the living room that got messy during the party.)


Spotless.

“Spotless” is an adjective in the English language. It describes something that is completely clean, free from any marks, stains, dirt, or blemishes. Here are some ways it can be used:

Describing a physical space:


The hotel room was spotless. The sheets were crisp and white, and there wasn't a speck of dust anywhere. (Here, it emphasizes how clean the hotel room was, with no visible signs of dirt or mess.)

She always keeps her kitchen spotless. The countertops shine, and the floor looks as if it's just been mopped. (It shows that the person takes great care to maintain a very clean kitchen, with no mess or dirt on the surfaces.)


In the middle of something.

“In the middle of something” is an idiomatic expression in English. It is used to convey that a person is currently engaged in an activity or task and is occupied or busy with it at the moment. Here are some examples to illustrate its usage:

General examples:


I can't talk right now. I'm in the middle of something important. (This indicates that the speaker is busy with a significant task and doesn't have time to have a conversation at that instant.)

She couldn't answer the phone because she was in the middle of cooking dinner. (It shows that she was occupied with the process of preparing dinner and thus couldn't attend to the phone call.)


Chores groceries

“Chores” refers to the routine tasks or jobs that need to be done around the home, usually on a regular basis, to keep things in order and maintain a clean and functional living environment. Here are some common examples of chores:


Cleaning the house, which might include tasks like vacuuming the floors, dusting the furniture, mopping the kitchen floor, and cleaning the bathrooms.

Doing the laundry, involving sorting clothes, washing them, drying them, and then folding or hanging them up.

Washing the dishes, either by hand or using a dishwasher, to make sure the kitchenware is clean for the next use.

Taking out the trash regularly to keep the house free from unpleasant odors and maintain cleanliness.

“Groceries” typically refers to food and other household items that are purchased from a grocery store or supermarket. For example:



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