| Id | ESLPod_0328_WE_0331 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 328 |
| Episode Title | Dishonesty at Work |
| Phrase | to catch on |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to catch on" means to find out the truth about something: "How long did it take Aunt Yemmy to catch on about the surprise party?" The phrase "to catch on to (something)" means to learn something or understand something: "How long did it take the student to catch on to basic algebra?" The phrase "to catch up on (something)" means to spend extra time doing something that one is behind schedule on: "I couldn't go to the party on Friday because I had to catch up on my work." Finally, the phrase "to catch up with (someone)" means to reach someone who was walking ahead of oneself: "You two should start walking to the park and I'll catch up with you once I've finished washing the dishes." |
| Topics | Business |
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