| Id | ESLPod_1118_WE_1910 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1118 |
| Episode Title | Bidding on Online Auctions |
| Phrase | bid |
| Text | The verb "to bid," in this podcast, means to state how much one will pay for something in a competitive environment with two ore more buyers: "We placed a few bids on the painting, but we can't really compete with wealthier buyers." The word "bid" can also be used as a noun to refer to the amount of money in an offer: "The real estate agent recommended rejecting the first few bids on the home because they were too low." The phrase "a bid for power" describes an attempt to become powerful: "He bought some nice suits and started golfing with executives in a failed bid for power within the company." Finally, the phrase "to do (someone's) bidding" means to follow instructions and do what one has been told to do: "Jerome doesn't like to do his bosses' bidding when he has to fire employees." |
| Topics | Shopping | Technology |
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