Id | ESLPod_1305_WE_2279 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1305 |
Episode Title | Saying a Final Goodbye |
Phrase | blast |
Text | In this podcast, the word "blast" means a great time with a lot of fun and excitement: "The kids have a blast playing in the swimming pool on hot, sunny days." The word "blast" can also refer to the sudden movement of air or water: "The firemen opened the door, releasing a hot blast of air." A "blast" can also be a loud noise caused by a horn or an explosion: "New York City is filled with the blast of car horns." The phrase "at full blast" means for a device or machine to be turned on to the highest setting, especially to full volume, or as loudly as possible: "Never listen to headphones at full blast as it might damage your ears." Finally, a "blast" can be an explosion: "Two soldiers lost their legs in the bomb blast." |
Topics | Daily Life |
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