PLOT
19 / 03 / 2012
PLOT: meaning and examples
Good morning,
In January 2012 we talked about strategies for watching films in English. Today's Daily Vitamin is about a word that appeared in some of those Vitamins.
Today's word is: PLOT
Meaning 1: the main story or the sequence of events in a book or a film
Example 1:
The plot of the film was very confusing. I couldn't understand if the main character was supposed to be a villain or a hero!
Meaning 2: A secret plan to do something illegal or bad.
Example 2:
There was a plot to blow up the embassy, but fortunately the police discovered the plans and now the suspected terrorists are under arrest.
Expression: the plot thickens!
Meaning: used to say that the plot or story has become deeper or more intriguing or even more confusing! This expression is often used to refer to mysteries.
Example 3:
Detective 1: We've found fingerprints all over the car and they don't belong to the prime suspect.
Detective 2: Hmmm, the plot thickens! Who else can we question?
Remember that if you have questions or comments about today's Daily Vitamin, you can post a query in the Daily Vitamin section on our website.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
In January 2012 we talked about strategies for watching films in English. Today's Daily Vitamin is about a word that appeared in some of those Vitamins.
Today's word is: PLOT
Meaning 1: the main story or the sequence of events in a book or a film
Example 1:
The plot of the film was very confusing. I couldn't understand if the main character was supposed to be a villain or a hero!
Meaning 2: A secret plan to do something illegal or bad.
Example 2:
There was a plot to blow up the embassy, but fortunately the police discovered the plans and now the suspected terrorists are under arrest.
Expression: the plot thickens!
Meaning: used to say that the plot or story has become deeper or more intriguing or even more confusing! This expression is often used to refer to mysteries.
Example 3:
Detective 1: We've found fingerprints all over the car and they don't belong to the prime suspect.
Detective 2: Hmmm, the plot thickens! Who else can we question?
Remember that if you have questions or comments about today's Daily Vitamin, you can post a query in the Daily Vitamin section on our website.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
