Id | ESLPod_1035_WE_1745 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1035 |
Episode Title | Using a Self-Checkout Machine |
Phrase | to bag |
Text | In this podcast, the verb "to bag" means to place groceries or other purchased items into paper, plastic, or cloth bags so that they can be carried out of the store: "If you bag all your canned goods together, you might not be strong enough to lift the bag!" The phrase "to bag (something) up" means to put things into bags: "Please bag up the children's old clothing and we'll donate it to the local homeless shelter." A "bag lady" is a rude term for a homeless woman who carries her belonging with her: "He bought coffee and a doughnut for the bag lady down the street." Finally, a "doggy bag" is a small bag or box used to take home food that remains uneaten after a meal at a restaurant: "Could you please bring us a doggy bag for the rest of this pasta? |
Topics | Shopping | Technology |
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