| Id | ESLPod_0524_WE_0723 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 524 |
| Episode Title | Talking About Failure |
| Phrase | to bomb |
| Text | In this podcast, the verb "to bomb" means to fail, or for something to not be successful in any way: "The play bombed at the theater last night. Most of the audience members left before it was over." The verb "to bomb" also means to drop explosive weapons onto a building or a piece of land, often in a war: "Do you think the enemy will bomb the government buildings?" Or, "Did the military bomb the hospital on purpose, or was that a mistake?" The informal phrase "to be the bomb" means to be very good at something, or to be the best: "That new dance club is the bomb! Everybody loves going there." Or, "This new book is the bomb! You have to read it as soon as you can." |
| Topics | Business | Daily Life |
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