Id | ESLPod_0459_WE_0592 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 459 |
Episode Title | Watching Political Commentary Shows |
Phrase | argument |
Text | The word "argument," in this podcast, means the reasons why one believes something and why one thinks other people should believe the same thing: "The doctor made a powerful argument for exercising for 30 minutes each day." Or, "Their argument is that we should close the national park to protect it from visitors." An "argument" is also a loud, angry discussion between two people who disagree about something: "Do you remember your parents having arguments about money when you were a child?" The phrase "for the sake of argument" is used when one wants to talk about something that might happen: "You'll probably be accepted at Princeton, but for the sake of argument, let's say that you're not. Then what will you do?" |
Topics | Government + Law |
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