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mes·mer·ize   [mez-muh-rahyz]
–verb (used with object),-ized, -iz·ing.
1. to hypnotize.
2. to spellbind; fascinate.
3. to compel by fascination.
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Spanish: cautivar, hipnotizar
Italian: ipnotizzare
French: hypnotiser
German: faszinieren
Russian: гипнотизи́ровать, за-.
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Example: You mesmerize the baby when you play the piano.

Thank you all for your participation in our poll.

The results for What is the SECOND largest English speaking country in the world are:

Nigeria: 3% (8 votes)

United Kingdom: 34% (85 votes)

Australia: 19% (47 votes)

India: 26% (65 votes)

Canada: 19% (47 votes)

Believe it or not, India is the second largest English speaking country in the world. It will probably beat the United States with its growing population in the next recorded census. Most of the people in India that speak English have learned it as their second language.

"The early bird catches the worm."

Meaning: The person who arrives first will most likely be the one who succeeds or gets what they want.

Example:

Billy: I want to sit in the front seat of the car.

Joey: No, I got here first.

Mom: Joey got to the car first so he gets to sit in the front.....the early bird catches the worm!!

* Mark up
Meaning - to raise the price on something
Example: The store marked up the price of the jacket I wanted.

* Mark down
Meaning - to lower the price of something
Example: There was a significant mark down on the sofa, so I bought it.

* Mark out
Meaning - to make boundaries around a certain area
Example: The construction workers marked out the area that they were demolishing.

* Mark off
Meaning - to cross off something that has been completed
Example: Each time I found an item in the store, I marked it off my list.

- "Back to square one"
meaning: to start all over again
Example: Well, that science experiment was a failure, back to square one to try to find another solution.

-"Whatever floats your boat"
meaning: whatever it is that makes you happy
Example: Charlie loves skiing, but I hate the snow. Oh well, whatever floats his boat is fine with me!

-"It's like finding a needle in a haystack"
meaning: it will be impossible to find
Example: I had to find my book in my brother's room but since it was so messy it was like finding a needle in a haystack.

"Keep an Eye on"

Definition - to keep close watch on, to look after carefully

Examples:

I have to run to my car, can you keep an eye on little Jimmy for me until I get back?

I think I left my wallet in the house, can you keep an eye on my bicycle for a few minutes?