Coin rolled under the couch.

Meaning: A small, round piece of metal used as money moved along a surface by turning over and over in a lower position than a piece of furniture for sitting on.

Choice of Words: The word "coin" refers to a small, round piece of metal used as money. "Rolled" means to move along a surface by turning over and over. "Under" means in a lower position than something else. "Couch" is a piece of furniture for sitting on.

Alternative Expressions

Coin rolled away under the couch.

Meaning: This means that the coin moved and ended up in a place that is lower than the couch and away from the speaker.

Choice of Words: Coin is a small, flat, round piece of metal that is used as money. Rolled means to move by turning over and over. Away means to create distance from the current location or to move from the speaker. Under means in a lower position than something else. Couch is a long, soft piece of furniture that you can sit on. When you put them together, "Coin rolled away under the couch" describes the action of a coin moving away from the speaker and under a piece of furniture.

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