He works for a prestigious law firm in Mumbai
This article uses a dialogue format to explain the English idiom 'take after' and the pronunciation of the word 'prestigious'. It highlights the difference between native and Indian English pronunciations of the latter.
Why it matters
It serves as an educational resource for English language learners, particularly those interested in nuances of vocabulary and regional pronunciation.
“I know, I know! I’m late again. I didn’t expect the traffic to be so bad this early in the morning.”
“It’s a pity that you haven’t taken after your father.”
“What should I have taken from my father? What are you talking about?”
“The expression ‘take after’ is often used in everyday contexts. When someone says that you’ve taken after your father, it means you resemble him.”
“In other words, I look like him. If I resemble my father, why did you say it’s a pity that I haven’t taken after him?”
“You can take after someone in terms of looks and in terms of character.”
“In other words, I may be like him in terms of looks, but not in terms my likes, dislikes, temperament, etc.”
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