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genius

When referring to a person's intelligence, "genius" can be used as both a countable noun (a genius) and an uncountable noun (she has genius). In casual conversation, people often use the word sarcastically. For example, if someone makes a simple mistake, another person might say, "Oh, you're a genius!" to mean the opposite. The phrase "genius loci" is a specialized term used mostly in architecture and geography to describe the unique atmosphere of a location.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Maya is texting Fatima while they are both in different libraries.
Maya

Chloe just tried to use a hairdryer to dry her wet sneakers. Absolute genius.

Maya
Fatima
Fatima

She's gonna blow a fuse. I can't deal with her right now.

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Maya uses 'genius' sarcastically to describe Chloe's poor decision-making. Fatima responds using the phrasal verb 'deal with' (tolerate/handle) and the idiom 'blow a fuse', which literally refers to an electrical failure but also suggests losing one's temper.

Ý nghĩa

noun

Exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.

"Her genius for mathematics was evident from a very young age."

noun

A person who is exceptionally intelligent or creative.

"Einstein was a scientific genius whose theories changed the world."

noun

The characteristic spirit or prevailing mood of a place or time.

"The architect sought to capture the genius loci, or 'spirit of the place', in his design."

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