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Wowenglish Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Works for Mom

What does she mean by "Works for Mom".

15-year -old sister is putting on mascara.
11- year old sister : That looks painful! Why do you wear it?
15-year -old sister : To look older.
11- year old sister : Works for Mom.
  

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It is quite funny. The mascara that their mother wears makes her look older, according to the 11-year-old. Probably the mother wants to look younger, not older!

  • It is quite funny.
  • The mascara that their mother wears makes her look older, according to the 11-year-old.
  • Probably the mother wants to look younger, not older!
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It is quite funny.

The mascara that their mother wears makes her look older, according to the 11-year-old.
Probably the mother wants to look younger, not older!
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WowenglishWhat does she mean by "Works for Mom".
It is effective for Mom. ~ It is effective in making Mom look older.

Often 'work' ~ 'be effective' ~ 'have the desired effect'

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