Mix batter.

Meaning: This means to combine the ingredients for pancake batter together. It's like saying, Stir the flour, eggs, and milk together to make pancake batter.

Choice of Words: Mix is a verb that means to combine different ingredients together. Batter is a smooth, thick liquid that is used to make pancakes and other baked goods. When you put them together, "Mix batter" is a clear instruction to combine the ingredients needed to make pancake batter.

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Beat eggs.

Meaning: This means to hit or stir eggs repeatedly until they are light and fluffy. It's like saying, Use a whisk or fork to stir the eggs until they are foamy and double in size.

Choice of Words: Beat means to hit or stir something repeatedly and vigorously. Eggs are a common ingredient in many recipes. When you put them together, "Beat eggs" means to hit or stir eggs repeatedly until they are light and fluffy.

Whisk cream.

Meaning: This means to beat or stir cream quickly with a whisk until it becomes light and fluffy. It's like saying, Use a whisk to stir the cream until it forms stiff peaks.

Choice of Words: Whisk means to beat or stir something quickly with a whisk. Cream is a dairy product that is made by churning milk or cream. When you put them together, "Whisk cream" means to beat or stir cream quickly with a whisk until it becomes light and fluffy.

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