| Id | ESLPod_1083_WE_1841 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1083 |
| Episode Title | Types of Pants |
| Phrase | broken in |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "broken in" describes a piece of clothing that has been worn and/or washed many times so that the fabric has become softer: "These hiking boots should be a lot more comfortable once they're broken in." The phrase "broken (language)" describes written or spoken language that is slow and with many errors because it is not one's first language: "His broken Spanish was really difficult to understand over the phone, but at least he's trying." The phrase "broken home" is a negative term that describes a family where the parents have divorced: "Matty comes from a broken home, so he lives with his mom, but spends every other weekend with his dad." Finally, the phrase "broken heart" describes extreme sadness, usually due to a breakup or death of a loved one: "Everyone said she died of a broken heart shortly after her husband passed away." |
| Topics | Clothing + Grooming | Shopping |
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