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Exploring Language in "A Boy No More": A Look at Everyday Expressions

In chapters 32 and 33 of "A Boy No More," we delve into the richness of language through various expressions and idioms. From the metaphor of milking a cow to describe exploitation, to the gatherings indicated by the term powwow, each phrase adds depth to understanding human experiences. We also explore the meanings behind terms like "wait out" and "sizzle," highlighting how language shapes our perceptions. Join us as we unpack these fascinating phrases and their implications in our daily lives.

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Exploring Language in "A Boy No More": A Look at Everyday Expressions

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  1. Chapter 32 A BOY NO MORE

  2. To milk • To get something from • Ex) The farmer milks the cow everyday. • Ex) The movie makers continue to make Spiderman movies to milk money from the audience.

  3. Hay • Dry grass, yellow • Haying: collecting hay

  4. Wagon • A type of transportation used to carry heavy loads

  5. Hitched Up • To hook, to tie together • Slang: to get married

  6. To pitch • To throw, to toss

  7. To drag • To move or pull with difficulty

  8. Mouth set • Closed tightly

  9. Powwow • A meeting, gathering • From a Native American word

  10. Wait out • Wait until something ends • Ex) It is raining very hard. Let’s stay inside and wait it out.

  11. Chapter 33 A boy no more

  12. Get it straight • Make it easier to understand

  13. Watch out for one another • Take care of one another • Watch out: to be careful

  14. Sizzle • To make a frying or a burning sound • To be very hot

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