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Originally Posted by ski I have heard these terms but not sure their EXACT meanings and spellings.
Any suggestion will be appreciated.
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1. touch base: to make contact, to check in with someone
I want to touch base with Jack before we decide.
2. shed light on: to illuminate, to explain
Hopefully, this new manual will shed some light on our problem.
3. play by ear: literal -- to play a musical instrument without reading music.
figurative -- to perform any task without the needed practice or preparation
My daughter can play the sonata by ear.
I haven't finished the report for the meeting so we'll play it by ear.