English language names with real meaning.
Christopher Plummer (Canadian Actor)
A “PLUMBER” (SPELT WITH A “B”) FIXES TOILETS,
SINKS, ETC.
“The plumber fixed our washing machine.”Glenn Close (American Actress)
IF SOMETHING IS “CLOSE” TO YOU, IT IS NEAR YOU. /
IF YOU “CLOSE” SOMETHING, YOU SHUT IT.
“Could you close the door, please?Flickr (a photo-sharing website)
IF YOU “FLICK” SOMETHING, YOU HIT IT WITH A
SHORT, SUDDEN MOVEMENT, OFTEN USING YOUR
FINGERS.
“He flicked the insect off his jacket.”Bruno Mars (American singer-songwriter)
“MARS” IS ONE OF THE PLANETS IN THE MILKY WAY
(OUR SOLAR SYSTEM).
“The spaceship went to Mars.”Photobucket.com
(picture uploading site)
A “PHOTO” IS A SHORT TERM FOR A “PHOTOGRAPH”. /
A “BUCKET” IS A CONTAINER USED TO HOLD OR CARRY
WATER, FOR EXAMPLE.
“He took a photo. / She filled the bucket with water.”Target (general department store)
A “TARGET” IS SOMETHING YOU TRY TO HIT WITH A
GUN OR OTHER WEAPON.
“She aimed the gun at the target.”THIS IS ANOTHER PART IN OUR SERIES OF FAMOUS NAMES WITH MEANING.
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