| Id | ESLPod_0730_WE_1135 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 730 |
| Episode Title | Waiting For Exam Results |
| Phrase | to bomb (something) |
| Text | In this podcast, "to bomb (something)" means to clearly fail or to receive a very low score or rating on a exam, test, interview, or other evaluation: "Since I bombed the last test, I'll need to study really hard for the next one if I want to pass this class." The word "bomb" can be used to describe something that has clearly failed: "With only 15 of the 100 tickets sold for the play, the organizers considered it a bomb." A "bomb" is an explosive device used as a weapon: "More than 10 people were killed when a bomb exploded in the city's downtown area." A "bombshell" is a big surprise or disappointment: "The news that Liam was already married came as a bombshell to Sheila." |
| Topics | Daily Life | Education |
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