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ESLPod_0681_WE_1036 Disagreeing about Religion The phrase "to bait (someone)" in this podcast, means to say certain things to try to get a strong reaction from someone, especially by making him or her become angry: "Do you think she really believes those things, or was she just saying those things to bait you?" The phrase "to rise to the bait" means to react strongly to what someone is saying when he or she is trying to make one angry: "He's trying to make you mad. Don't rise to the bait." "Bait" is the small piece of food or other object used to attract a fish or animal so that one can catch it: "Would worms or bugs be better bait for catching salmon?" The phrase "to bait" means to put a piece of bait on a hook or in a trap: "Careful you don't hurt your finger when you bait the hook."

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ESLPod 681 to bait (someone) Daily Life | Government + Law

Id	ESLPod_0681_WE_1036
Episode Id	ESLPod 681
Episode Title	Disagreeing about Religion
Phrase	to bait (someone)
Text	The phrase "to bait (someone)" in this podcast, means to say certain things to try to get a strong reaction from someone, especially by making him or her become angry: "Do you think she really believes those things, or was she just saying those things to bait you?" The phrase "to rise to the bait" means to react strongly to what someone is saying when he or she is trying to make one angry: "He's trying to make you mad. Don't rise to the bait." "Bait" is the small piece of food or other object used to attract a fish or animal so that one can catch it: "Would worms or bugs be better bait for catching salmon?" The phrase "to bait" means to put a piece of bait on a hook or in a trap: "Careful you don't hurt your finger when you bait the hook."
Topics	Daily Life \| Government + Law

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