slang - what does "to riff" mean in this context? - English …
Jul 5, 2019 · In this context, riffing doesn't just mean improvising - it means to use an existing idea as a starting point for something new. The term 'riffing' originates in music, but has a slightly …
meaning - What does "take it easy and riff? mean? - English …
Feb 26, 2021 · 0 "Take it easy and riff" and expression created by the writers. A riff is a repeated musical phrase. To "riff" on something means to take a theme and repeat it, often with small …
What is the meaning of "two young men who are riffs on …
Apr 21, 2020 · The original meaning of the verb to riff off came from jazz, where it specifically meant to borrow and elaborate on (a musical phrase) - as opposed to to rip off (which simply …
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May 21, 2025 · A: Mathew, did I ever tell you I love Eminem? B: I prefer Skittles. A: Not the candy. The rapper. B: Why do you like to eat the wrappers. In the above conversation, how did the …
What does ' (something) goes brrr' mean and how to use it?
Oct 14, 2021 · Yes, I agree -- and most people even if they had heard of it wouldn't use it in conversation. Generally when people riff on a meme, they do it in meme format (an image with …
prepositions - Conventions for without + and/or? - English …
Oct 20, 2015 · Nicely subtle question. Let me riff on the sentences so you'll see the semantic differences: She drank tea with neither milk nor honey. "Without" negates, so I can flip that …
Yes I do. / Yes I have - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Oct 6, 2022 · If we wish to contradict a negative statement containing an auxiliary verb, we use the same verb in the answer: You don't (do not) have any money. Yes I do. You don't (do not) …
What do Americans say instead of “can’t be bothered”?
Aug 28, 2023 · Several things: As others have noted, Americans will say "I can't be bothered to do my homework." In my experience, it's rare, but I'd expect the vast majority of Americans to …
When answering a question “Do you [...]?”, should I answer “Yes, I …
Sometimes the "correct" answer isn't just "Yes" or "Yes, I am" or "Yes, I do," but rather, "Why do you ask?" Answering an inappropriate question with this question puts you in the dominant …
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Dec 3, 2015 · "Next to" means "almost" in this case. Imagine a scale of possible prices, from zero to infinity. What sits immediately next to nothing (zero) on that scale? "Almost nothing." "How …