Learn in Context Flashcards
“Levi’s squad and Hanji’s squad I need you to take down the armored titan, employ the thunder spears at your own discretion, do whatever if takes to achieve your objective. this is our moment, our chance to strike, the fate of humankind depends on this battle, lay down your hearts and lives one final time for humanity.” —Erwin
to employ - to use
thunder spear - a weapon in the AOT show
at your own discretion - The phrase “at your discretion” is used to give someone the authority to make a decision based on their best judgment or discretion. It means that the person is empowered to use their own judgment to determine how to proceed or to exercise their own independent choice in the matter.
to lay down(here) - to give
Spongebob to “Listen, you crustaceous cheapskate! Squidward’s been living at my house, driving me crazy! and you’re not gonna hire him back all because of a stupid dime?!”
crustaceans - any of various types of animals that live in water and have a hard outer shell and many legs:
Crabs, lobsters, and shrimps are crustaceans.
(informal) cheapskate - a miserly or stingy person
: a miserly or stingy person. especially : one who tries to avoid paying a fair share of costs or expenses.
“My dad’s such a cheapskate that he cuts his hair himself.”
“That cheapskate won’t even pay for a postage stamp.”
syn: tightwad(literally has the same meaning but it’s a slang)
“There’s no point in asking Joe to pay for it - he’s a real tightwad.”
