EXPRESSIONS WITH LARGE-4
30 / 01 / 2014
EXPRESSIONS WITH LARGE-4: meaning and examples
Good morning again everyone.
Today we look at one final expression with the word LARGE.
Today's expression is: At large
This expression has two meanings; one that can be a synonym of yesterday's expression, by and large, and another new meaning.
Meaning 1 (synonym of by and large): when used after a noun, as a whole; in general.
Example 1:
The opinion of the public at large is that most politicians are corrupt.
Meaning 2: not captured; free (when referring to a dangerous person or animal).
Example 2:
She will not be satisfied as long as her husband's killer is still at large.
Remember that tomorrow we present the Essential Weekly Vitamin for Spanish-speaking students of English.
Until then, have a great day!
Today we look at one final expression with the word LARGE.
Today's expression is: At large
This expression has two meanings; one that can be a synonym of yesterday's expression, by and large, and another new meaning.
Meaning 1 (synonym of by and large): when used after a noun, as a whole; in general.
Example 1:
The opinion of the public at large is that most politicians are corrupt.
Meaning 2: not captured; free (when referring to a dangerous person or animal).
Example 2:
She will not be satisfied as long as her husband's killer is still at large.
Remember that tomorrow we present the Essential Weekly Vitamin for Spanish-speaking students of English.
Until then, have a great day!
