Let's 'Zero in' on Number Expressions — VOA Learning English
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Language is not only made-up of words. Numbers are also important to communicating our thoughts. So, today, we talk about some common English expressions that use numbers.
Let’s start with zero and the expression to zero in.
Zeroing in means directing all of your attention on something or someone. We often say what that something is. For example, the defense lawyers were able to zero in on the testimony of an important witness and find problems with it. Here is another example, I know a woman who can zero in on any relationship problem and find a solution.
This expression can also mean to take aim directly at something. For example,…
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