"Neither One Of" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Neither one of" refers to none of the two options or individuals being mentioned. It implies that both are not applicable or true in a given situation. For example:
"I neither like apples nor oranges; I prefer bananas." In this sentence, it means the speaker doesn't have a preference for either apples or oranges.
1. Neither one of the siblings wanted to take responsibility for the mess in their room.
2. In the debate, neither one of the candidates provided a satisfying solution to the economic crisis.
3. After the audition, the director commented that neither one of the actors was quite right for the lead role.
4. The weather forecast predicted rain, but neither one of the days in the weekend saw a single drop.
5. At the coffee shop, neither one of the new pastries caught my attention, so I settled for an old favorite.
"Ne bis in idem" is a legal principle that means "not twice for the same thing." It refers to the concept that a person cannot be prosecuted or punished twice for the same offense. It is a fundamental principle of fairness and double jeopardy in many legal systems.
"Ne plus ultra" is a French phrase that translates to "nothing further beyond" in English. It originally referred to the ancient belief that the Strait of Gibraltar was the end of the known world, and there was no land beyond it. metaphorically, it means the ultimate or the pinnacle, suggesting that something cannot be surpassed or exceeded.
"Nec plus ultra" is a Latin phrase that means "nothing beyond" or "nothing further beyond." It signifies the idea of something being the ultimate or the highest possible achievement, beyond which nothing can surpass it.
"Need to know" is an expression used to indicate that someone has a legitimate requirement or urgency to be informed about certain information because it is essential for them to perform their duties or make informed decisions. It implies that the information is necessary for them to know in order to do their job effectively and that they aren't being given unnecessary details. This phrase is often used in contexts where access to information is restricted, such as in security clearance or confidential matters.
"Needle in a haystack" refers to something that is extremely difficult to find because it is lost or hidden among many similar things, much like trying to locate a small needle in a large pile of hay. It is often used metaphorically to express the idea of searching for something nearly impossible to find.
"Needless to say" means that something is so obvious or well-known that it doesn't require further explanation or emphasis. It is often used to introduce a statement that is self-evident or can be easily inferred.
"Neither of us" refers to both individuals or things being mentioned, indicating that neither one is included or applicable in a particular situation. For example, "Neither of us likes sushi" means that both people do not have a liking for sushi.