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pronoun
Pronouns are used to avoid repeating the same noun over and over again. For example, instead of saying "John is tired because John worked hard," you can say "John is tired because he worked hard." Some pronouns change based on whether they are the subject (like "I" or "she") or the object (like "me" or "her") of a sentence.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Jessica is frantically editing a company-wide memo on her phone.
Jessica
This email is a mess. Which pronoun should I use for the new CEO?
David
Just wing it, Jess. We'll pivot if we get it wrong.
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Jessica is exhibiting her characteristic anxiety over a minor detail (the correct pronoun), while David uses corporate buzzwords like 'pivot' and the phrasal verb 'wing it' (to do something without preparation) to dismiss her concerns.