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Suggested terms: Dan
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know what you're doing
Meaning: To have enough knowledge or skill to do something safely or correctly.
Example: You really need to know what you're doing when picking wild mushrooms.
nothing beats
Meaning: Nothing is better than something; it is the best option.
Example: Nothing beats the taste of freshly picked mushrooms.
be aware of
Meaning: To know about something important.
Example: There are certain ideas about wild mushrooms you should be aware of.
first thing in the morning
Meaning: Very early in the morning, before doing anything else.
Example: You need to be there first thing in the morning to avoid competition.
trample on
Meaning: To step on something and damage it.
Example: Be careful not to trample on young mushrooms or plants.
poisonous
IPA (UK): /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/
IPA (US): /ˈpɔɪ.zə.nəs/
Meaning: Containing poison; harmful or deadly if eaten.
Meaning: Containing poison; harmful or deadly if eaten.
Example: Some mushrooms are extremely poisonous.
edible
IPA (UK): /ˈed.ə.bəl/
IPA (US): /ˈed.ə.bəl/
Meaning: Safe to eat.
Meaning: Safe to eat.
Example: Some edible mushrooms are bright red.
habitat
IPA (UK): /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/
IPA (US): /ˈhæb.ə.tæt/
Meaning: The natural environment where a species lives.
Meaning: The natural environment where a species lives.
Example: Parks have a range of habitats where mushrooms grow.
endangered
IPA (UK): /ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒəd/
IPA (US): /ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒɚd/
Meaning: At risk of disappearing or becoming extinct.
Meaning: At risk of disappearing or becoming extinct.
Example: You must not pick mushrooms that are endangered and protected by law.
locally sourced
IPA (UK): /ˈləʊ.kəl.i sɔːst/
IPA (US): /ˈloʊ.kə.li sɔːrst/
Meaning: Produced or obtained from nearby areas.
Meaning: Produced or obtained from nearby areas.
Example: Restaurants are becoming more interested in locally sourced wild mushrooms.
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