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ESLPod_1106_WE_1887 Getting a Flat Tire In this podcast, the word "bent" means having an angle or curve in something that should be straight, caused by applying a strong force: "After the earthquake, we could all see that the bridge supports were bent." The word "bent" can also refer to a body part that is folded rather than straight: "The runner stood with bent knees, waiting for the race official to say 'go.'" The phrase "bent out of shape" means very upset or angry: "Damian was really bent out of shape about what you said. He thinks you should apologize to him." Finally, the phrase "bent on (something)" means determined to do something and fully focused on it: "Sheila is bent on buying that car, even if she can't really afford it."

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ESLPod 1106 bent Transportation | Travel

Id	ESLPod_1106_WE_1887
Episode Id	ESLPod 1106
Episode Title	Getting a Flat Tire
Phrase	bent
Text	In this podcast, the word "bent" means having an angle or curve in something that should be straight, caused by applying a strong force: "After the earthquake, we could all see that the bridge supports were bent." The word "bent" can also refer to a body part that is folded rather than straight: "The runner stood with bent knees, waiting for the race official to say 'go.'" The phrase "bent out of shape" means very upset or angry: "Damian was really bent out of shape about what you said. He thinks you should apologize to him." Finally, the phrase "bent on (something)" means determined to do something and fully focused on it: "Sheila is bent on buying that car, even if she can't really afford it."
Topics	Transportation \| Travel

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