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In this Quick Tok episode, Jack discusses several words and expressions which sound similar but actually have very different meanings.
Chop down and Chop Up :Chop: When you “chop down” a tree, you are cutting it at its base in order to fell it or bring it down. This phrase refers to the action of cutting a tree to make it fall. Once a tree has been “chopped down,” the process of “chopping it up” involves cutting the fallen tree into smaller pieces, such as logs or firewood. This phrase refers to the action of cutting the tree into smaller, manageable sections.
Buckle down and buckle up: “Buckle down” means to focus and work hard on a task, while “buckle up” means to fasten your seatbelt in a vehicle.
Winding up and winding down: “Winding up” can mean the process of completing or finishing something, while “winding down” means gradually reducing or relaxing activity.
Oversight and overlook: “Oversight” means supervising or watching over something carefully, whereas “overlook” means to miss or fail to notice something.
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