Accent: Northern Ireland
This is an extract from an interview with an explorer and writer talking about travelling and storytelling. The speaker has a faint Northern Irish accent.
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…I’ve always tried to keep that in mind…
If you keep something or somebody in mind, then you make an effort to remember somebody or something.
e.g. Thanks for the advice, I’ll definitely keep it in mind.
e.g. Please keep me in mind for any other vacancies that open in up the near future.
Here’s the second extract:
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…I like to travel slowly…
If you like to do something, then it is your preference. Note the difference with like doing something, which means to enjoy something. Compare:
e.g. I like to wake up early so I can have a relaxed breakfast (= waking up early is my choice/preference)
e.g. I like waking up early – I’ve always been a morning person (= I enjoy waking up early)
…makes people more inclined to…
If you are inclined to do something, then you are likely to do it or are considering doing it.
e.g. Both candidates were impressive, but overall I’m inclined to offer the job to the first one, as she has more relevant experience.
It can also mean that you have a tendency to do something:
e.g. He’s a good student, but he’s inclined to be quite lazy at times.
…to open up…
If you open up to someone then you become more communicative, trusting and honest with someone.
e.g. After a few drinks he really opened up to me about his childhood.
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