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Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Delve into sthTo delve into something means to examine, explore, or investigate a subject carefully and in detail.Example:Imagine you watch a documentary about sleep.One idea really catches your attention.Afterwards, you look it up.Then you find an article.Then another.Before long, you’re reading about dreams, body clocks, and why some people naturally wake up earlier than others.The next day, you tell a friend:“I watched this documentary about sleep and ended up delving into the science behind it.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Something along those linesWe use this expression when we mean something similar to what has just been mentioned, but not necessarily exactly the same.Example:Imagine your friend is moving into a new apartment, and you want to get them a housewarming gift.Someone asks:“What are you thinking of getting them?”You haven’t decided yet, but you have a general idea.So you say:“Maybe a nice plant, a candle, or something for the kitchen — something along those lines.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282That's the bottom lineThe bottom line is the most important fact, conclusion, or result in a situation.Example:Imagine you’re deciding between two apartments.The first one is beautiful.It has huge windows, a gorgeous kitchen, and much more space.You love it.There’s just one problem.It’s far beyond what you can comfortably afford.Your friend listens as you list all the reasons you love it and eventually says:“I know it’s beautiful, but you can’t afford the rent comfortably. That’s the bottom line.”You might love the windows.You might love the neighbourhood.You might already be imagining where your sofa would go.But none of those details changes the most important fact.That’s the bottom line.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282I took the liberty ofWhen you take the liberty of doing something, you do something without asking for permission first, usually because you believe it will be useful or helpful.Example:Imagine you and a friend have been talking about trying a popular new restaurant.You finally agree to go on Saturday.You know the restaurant gets extremely busy, so you make a reservation before all the tables disappear.Later, you tell your friend:“By the way, I took the liberty of booking us a table for seven. I hope that’s okay.”Your friend is delighted.“Perfect! I was actually going to do that tonight.”You didn’t ask first.But you took a small initiative because you thought it would make things easier.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Have you ever noticed how wise you can be about somebody else’s life?A friend tells you about a difficult relationship, and somehow you can see the situation clearly.You tell them:“Don’t make a decision while you’re angry.”“Give it some time.”“Try to see the other person’s side.”Very sensible.Then something similar happens to you…and suddenly all that wisdom seems to disappear.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282The Lipstick EffectHave you ever noticed that during a difficult or uncertain period, you suddenly want to buy yourself something small?Not a car.Not an expensive holiday.Maybe a lipstick.A perfume.A nice coffee.A book.Something you do not really need… but that somehow makes the day feel a little better.There is actually a name for this:the lipstick effect.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Nip it in the budTo nip something in the bud means to deal with a problem at an early stage, before it has the chance to grow into something bigger or more difficult.Example:Imagine you’ve recently started going to bed later and later.At first, it’s only half an hour.Then you start scrolling on your phone until one in the morning.A few weeks later, you’re exhausted every morning.You notice what’s happening and think:“I need to nip this habit in the bud before it becomes my new routine.”So you start leaving your phone outside the bedroom.The habit is still relatively new, which makes it much easier to change.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282It goes both waysWe use “it goes both ways” when something should be mutual or reciprocal.In other words, if one person gives something — effort, respect, support, honesty — the other person should usually give something too.It shouldn’t all come from one side.Example:Imagine you share an apartment with someone.You usually wash the dishes, take out the rubbish, and clean the kitchen.One day, your roommate complains:“You left your cup on the table.”You laugh and say:“Fair enough, but keeping the apartment clean goes both ways.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282For lack of a better wordWe use this expression when the word we choose is not exactly right, but it is the closest or best word we can think of at that moment.Example:Imagine you have been living in another country for several years.One day, you return to the neighbourhood where you grew up.The streets are familiar.The bakery is still there.You recognise the park.You know where everything is.And yet…something feels different.Maybe the place has changed.Maybe you have changed.Someone asks:“How did it feel to be back?”You think for a moment and say:“It was, for lack of a better word, bittersweet.”You are happy to be there.But there is also a strange sadness.It feels familiar and unfamiliar at the same time.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282To each their own We use “to each their own” when we want to say that different people have different tastes, preferences, and ways of doing things — and that’s okay.Example:Imagine you visit a friend’s apartment for the first time.You walk in and notice there’s hardly anything there.Very few decorations.Not much furniture.Even their wardrobe is surprisingly small.You look around and ask:“Did you just move in?”They laugh.“No! I just don’t like having too much stuff.”You couldn’t imagine living like that. You love having books, photos, little souvenirs, and familiar things around you.So you say:“I like having my things around me, but to each their own.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282A last resort is the final option you use when everything else has failed—or when there really isn’t another good choice left.Example:1- Imagine your neighbour keeps playing loud music late at night.At first, you ignore it.Then you speak to them politely.You even leave a friendly note.But nothing changes.Finally, you decide to contact the building manager.You could say:“I really didn’t want to complain to the building manager, but it became my last resort.”You didn’t want to make the situation more serious.You tried the quieter, friendlier solutions first.But eventually, there was nowhere else to go.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282When was the last time you allowed yourself to be bad at something?Not practising secretly until you could look competent.But trying something unfamiliar, making mistakes, and allowing yourself to be seen as a beginner.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Borrowing others' priorities?Ever achieved something you thought you wanted… and then felt surprisingly little?You reached the goal. You received the recognition. Perhaps people congratulated you. But inside, there was a quiet question:“Why doesn’t this feel the way I expected it to?”Sometimes, the problem is not that we failed.But we succeeded at something we never deeply chose.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282It happens to the best of usEven intelligent, capable, and experienced people make mistakes sometimes.It’s a warm way to remind someone that they’re not alone—and that one mistake doesn’t define them.Example:Imagine your friend arrives at the airport and suddenly realizes they left their passport at home.They look horrified and say:“I can’t believe I forgot the most important thing!”You could reassure them by saying:“Don’t be too hard on yourself. It happens to the best of us.”You’re not saying the mistake doesn’t matter.You’re reminding them that capable people can still forget important things—especially when they’re stressed or rushing.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282No harm done We use “no harm done” when someone has made a mistake, but nothing serious happened as a result.Example:Imagine a friend is meeting you at a café.They arrive twenty minutes late and immediately say:“I’m so sorry! I wrote down the wrong time.”But you’ve been sitting there with a coffee, reading your book. You weren’t in a hurry.So you smile and say:“Don’t worry. No harm done. I was enjoying my book anyway.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282It wasn't meant to be We use this expression when we accept that something didn’t happen the way we hoped.Not necessarily because someone made a mistake.Not because we didn’t try hard enough.Example:Imagine you find the perfect apartment.It’s bright, close to work, and you can already picture yourself living there.You submit your application.The next day, you find out someone else got it.You’re disappointed and keep thinking,“That was the perfect place.”A few weeks later, you find another apartment.It’s in a quieter neighborhood, has a beautiful balcony, and the rent is actually lower.Looking back:“At the time, I was so disappointed. But I guess it just wasn’t meant to be.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282A drop in the ocean A very small amount compared with what is needed.ExampleImagine you’re learning English.Today, you learn one new expression.Then you look at everything you still don’t know and think,“One expression? That’s just a drop in the ocean.”But tomorrow you learn another.And another.Months later, you’re having conversations you once thought were impossible.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282The Sweet SpotHave you ever noticed that too much of something can be just as unhelpful as too little?For example: Too much planning can feel restrictive.Too little planning can create chaos.Often, what we are really looking for is the right balance. 

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Have you ever been in the middle of a beautiful moment and suddenly felt a little sad?Perhaps you were having dinner with your family.Watching your child play.Laughing with an old friend. Or sitting in a familiar place that you knew you would not be in forever.Nothing was wrong. The moment was still happening.And yet, part of you was already missing it.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282The Biggest Predictor of HappinessIf someone asked you a cliché question,“What do you think leads to a happy life?”What would you answer? 

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282As it turns out  We use “as it turns out” when we reveal the truth or final result of a situation—especially when it is different from what we originally believed or expected.Example:Imagine you meet someone at a friend’s birthday dinner.They barely speak, give short answers, and seem serious the entire evening.You assume they are unfriendly or in a bad mood.A few weeks later, you meet them again in a smaller group. This time, they are relaxed, funny, and easy to talk to.You could say: “I thought she was a little grumpy. As it turns out, she was just shy around new people.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282That's a story for another dayIt means: “I’ll tell you about it another time because it’s too long, too complicated, or not relevant right now.”Example:Imagine someone asks:“What was the hardest part about leaving your home country?”You take a quiet breath and reply:“That’s a story for another day.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Chances are means something is probably true or likely to happen.ExampleImagine you’ve applied for a job, but you haven’t received an answer yet.You start thinking:“They probably didn’t like my application.”Your friend tells you:“Don’t worry. Chances are, they’re still interviewing other candidates.”Your friend doesn’t know this for certain.But based on the situation, it seems like the most likely explanation.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Truth be toldIt means: “To be honest.” “If I’m being completely honest.”Example: Imagine a friend asks, “Do you enjoy working from home?” You think for a moment and reply,“Truth be told, I miss seeing people every day.” You aren’t just giving a polite answer. You’re sharing how you genuinely feel.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Here's the thingIt means: “Let me explain the most important part of the situation.”Example:Imagine your friend asks,“Why don’t you just quit your job if you don’t enjoy it?”You reply,“Here’s the thing… I don’t hate my job. I just know I want something different in the future.”You aren’t disagreeing.You’re simply explaining the bigger picture.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282What if you realized that you had been sleepwalking through parts of your life?Would you need to quit your job? Move somewhere new? Change everything?Probably not.Waking up rarely begins with a dramatic decision. Sometimes it begins with one quiet thought:“I want to feel present in my own life again.”

Send us Fan MailHave you ever reached the end of a day and realized you could barely remember it?You answered messages. Finished tasks. Worked, cooked, cleaned, watched something, and went to bed.The day was full.But somehow, you were not fully inside it.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282For better or for worseWhether the outcome is good or bad; accepting both the positive and the negative parts of a situation.Example:Imagine your best friend is moving to another country.They’re excited about the adventure, but they’re also nervous about leaving family behind.You tell them:“Moving abroad changes your life, for better or for worse.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282It couldn't be better Things are going extremely well. I’m very happy with how things are.Example:Imagine you run into an old friend at a café.You haven’t seen each other in years.After catching up for a few minutes, you ask,“So, how’s the new job?”Your friend smiles and says,“Honestly, it couldn’t be better. I love the work, my coworkers are amazing, and I’m learning something new every day.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282To say the leastmean: What I just said is actually an understatement. The reality was even more extreme.Example:Imagine you’re watching your favorite team play in a championship final.The game goes into extra time, and the winner is decided in the very last minute.Afterward, someone asks how you felt.You say:“It was stressful, to say the least.”You’re letting people know the stress was intense.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Nothing beatsNothing is better than…We use this expression when we want to say that something is our absolute favorite or that nothing else compares to it.Example: Imagine it’s Saturday morning after a busy week at work.Your friend asks,“Any plans for today?”You stretch, smile, and say:“Honestly, nothing beats sleeping in on a Saturday morning.”You’re saying that, for you, few things are more enjoyable than getting extra sleep after a long week.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282More often than not Usually. Most of the time.It’s a slightly more advanced way of saying usually, and it’s very common in both spoken and written English.Example:Imagine your friend is terrified of speaking English.Before every conversation, they expect people to laugh at their mistakes.You encourage them by saying:“More often than not, people are happy that you’re making the effort to speak their language.”In other words, most people appreciate the effort rather than judging it.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282What has become normalThink back five years.What felt impossible then?Now ask yourself another question.What feels completely normal today that once seemed extraordinary?

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Nobody Has It All Figured OutHave you ever looked around and thought,“Everyone else seems to have life figured out except me.”They know what career they want.They know how to raise children.They know how to manage money.They seem confident.Meanwhile, you’re still questioning your decisions.If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282It goes a long wayA small action has a much bigger positive effect than you might expect.Example:Imagine you’re starting a new job.On your first day, a colleague takes a few minutes to show you around the office and introduce you to everyone.It doesn’t take much time.But it makes you feel welcome immediately.You could say:“That small act of kindness really went a long way.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Have a change of heartA change in your feelings, opinion, or decision about something.Example: Imagine your friend invites you on a weekend trip.At first, you say no because you're tired and want to stay home.But the next morning, you start thinking about how much fun it might be.You call your friend and say:"I've had a change of heart. I'd love to come."

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282A reality check An experience or piece of information that makes you see a situation more realistically.Example:Imagine someone starts their first job after university.They expect to immediately get exciting projects, earn a high salary, and move up quickly.But their first few months involve routine tasks, long days, and a lot of learning.They might say:"My first few months at work were a real reality check."

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282That being said Even though what I just said is true, I also want to add another point that may contrast with it.Example:1- Imagine you’re talking to a friend about a new job.You say:“The hours are long, and the work can be stressful.”But you also genuinely enjoy what you do.So you add:“That being said, I’m learning a lot, and I’m really glad I took the job.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282I wouldn't go that farI don’t completely agree with such a strong or extreme statement.ExamplesImagine you and a friend have just eaten at a new restaurant.You both agree that the food was good, but your friend gets a little carried away and says:“That was the best meal I’ve ever had!”You laugh and reply:“I wouldn’t go that far, but it was definitely good.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Speak Before You’re ReadyMany English learners are waiting.Waiting for better grammar.More vocabulary.Better pronunciation.More confidence.And then, they tell themselves:“When my English is good enough, I’ll start speaking.”But actually speaking is not the reward you get after learning English. Speaking is part of how you learn English.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Why do so many learners apologize for their accent? Why do they see it as something they need to hide? Your accent simply tells the story of where you come from. It tells people that you speak more than one language. That you’ve had the courage to learn something difficult.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282It grew on me You didn’t like something very much at first, but gradually you began to appreciate or enjoy it.Example:Imagine you’ve just moved to a new city.During the first few weeks, everything feels unfamiliar.You miss your old neighborhood, your friends, and your routine.But after a few months, you discover your favorite café, make new friends, and begin to feel at home.Looking back, you might say:“At first, I wasn’t sure about this city, but it really grew on me.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Connect the dots To understand how different pieces of information or different events are connected.Example: Imagine you’re watching a detective movie.At first, the clues don’t seem to make any sense.A lost key.A phone call.A photograph.But near the end of the movie, the detective suddenly understands how everything fits together.You could say:“She finally connected the dots.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282It's the little thingsThe small, ordinary moments in life often bring the greatest happiness.Examples:1-  Imagine someone asks why you enjoyed your vacation so much.It wasn’t the hotel.It wasn’t the expensive restaurants.You simply loved drinking coffee every morning while watching the sunrise.You smile and say:“Honestly, it’s the little things.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282It was worth a shotIt was worth trying, even if success wasn’t guaranteed.Examples: Imagine your friend encourages you to apply for a scholarship.You don’t think you’ll get it, but you submit your application anyway.A few weeks later, whether you get it or not, you might say:“I’m glad I applied. It was worth a shot.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282You can't go wrong with...It’s a safe, reliable, or excellent choice.In other words, it’s something that’s very unlikely to disappoint.Examples:1- Imagine your friend is invited to a job interview and isn’t sure what to wear.They ask you for advice.You might say:“You can’t go wrong with a simple navy suit or a white shirt.”2- Imagine a tourist asks you where they should eat in your city.You think for a moment and say:“You can’t go wrong with the local seafood.”You’re telling them it’s a safe and popular choice.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Too Many ShouldsThere is a small word that quietly makes many people miserable. That word is: should.I should be further ahead by now. I should earn more. I should speak better English. I should have figured this out already. I should be happier.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Being busy vs. busynessThe brain doesn't always distinguish between solving a problem and rehearsing a problem.Between planning and worrying.Between thinking and carrying.

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Unsung hero A person who does important or valuable work but receives little recognition or praise for it.Example:1- Imagine you’re organizing a big event at work or at school.Everyone congratulates the speaker or the manager.But you know that one colleague stayed late every evening, solved problems behind the scenes, and made sure everything ran smoothly.You might say:“She was the unsung hero of the whole event.”

Send us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282A labour of love Something you do because you genuinely love it, even though it requires a lot of time, effort, or hard work.Example:Imagine someone spends months restoring an old family house.Painting walls. Fixing furniture. Working every weekend.Not because they’re being paid to do it, but because the place means something to them.You could say: “Restoring the house was a labor of love.”