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Is a place where cars are repaired called a mechanic? What does it mean to 'play the field

Fantastic morning to my KIB students.  Do you ever think  ideas of what to teach you daily will soon disappear into thin air?  Well it won't happen anytime soon.

Do you need the scoop for the day?  Then let's get down to brass tacks.

A person who  repairs vehicles is known as an auto-mechanic to car-mechanic  to technician.

Those that are fond of pronouncing mechanics as 'mekniks' should know that's wrong.
Mechanics is pronounced 'mikanik.

A place where cars are repaired  is called a Garage or an  'automobile repair shop ', not a mechanic.

Garage is pronounced as. /ˈɡærɪdʒ/ (GArij ) or  /ˈɡæra:(d)ʒ/ (GAraaj)
Americans say.  /ɡəˈra:(d)ʒ /gaRAAJ)

Finally,  the idiom for today is 'play the field'.  What does it mean to play the field?

It means to indulge in a series of sexual relationships without committing oneself to anyone.

Obviously a lot of guys like playing the field.  It helps to boost they're ego and make them feel more like a man.

Finally the class with King Ifey a done and dusted. Have a wonderful day ahead.

I will be on the next flight  Yugoslavia.

Toodles

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  1. Afolabi Esther Oluwasemilore11 July 2017 at 00:34

    Mechanic (mikanik).... Thanks teacher ifey

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  2. Tchidee11 July 2017 at 00:54

    Weldone bro

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  3. Unknown11 July 2017 at 01:10

    So we're going to Yugoslavia tisha.... And you dinor tell me.... Lemme goan pack up.... No time

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  4. Vicky11 July 2017 at 01:11

    Mikanik? I hope I remember always

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    1. Unknown11 July 2017 at 10:54

      It's simple. I think most Nigerians call it Mikanik

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  5. Unknown11 July 2017 at 01:58

    Some ladies love playing the field also.

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  6. Unknown11 July 2017 at 02:28

    Tnx teacher ifey. On my way to d Garij,hope d auto mikanik finishes on tym. Loads of activities today

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  7. Unknown11 July 2017 at 02:28

    Tnx teacher ifey. On my way to d Garij,hope d auto mikanik finishes on tym. Loads of activities today

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  8. Unknown11 July 2017 at 02:55

    Men. Playing the field since 1900. We just needed to find a better ball.

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    1. Unknown11 July 2017 at 11:01

      Lol ...chukwudi hei... You are funny. You need to find better ball.. Lol

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  9. Seduced11 July 2017 at 04:05

    boost they're ego.
    I think it's boost THEIR ego.
    Dont worry i know its not intentional ok..#tongueout

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  10. Unknown11 July 2017 at 04:58

    Cool blog. Weldone Ifey

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