Id | ESLPod_0981_WE_1636 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 981 |
Episode Title | Diplomatic and Economic Sanctions |
Phrase | to call off |
Text | The phrase "to call off," in this podcast, means to cancel or end something so that it no longer occurs as planned or scheduled: "School was called off yesterday due to icy roads and dangerous driving conditions." The phrase "to call it a day" means to decide to stop working, especially because one is tired: "We haven't finished the report yet, but I'm too tired to think clearly. Let's call it a day." The phrase "to call the shots" means to be in control and be able to make decisions: "Who calls the shots in your marriage: you or your wife?" Finally, the phrase "to call a meeting" means to schedule a meeting and ask people to attend: "Who called a meeting at 6:15 a.m.?" |
Topics | Government + Law |
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