| Id | ESLPod_0875_WE_1424 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 875 |
| Episode Title | Shopping at the Supermarket |
| Phrase | to check back |
| Text | The phrase "to check back," in this podcast, means to return at a future time to ask the same question again or to see whether something that one is waiting for has happened yet: "I haven't had time to write your letter of recommendation yet, but check back tomorrow." The phrase "to check in" means to let someone know that one has arrived: "Please check in with the receptionist when you arrive for your appointment." The phrase "to check out" means to borrow a book or other materials from the library: "You can check out these books for three weeks." The phrase "to check out" can also mean to look at something interesting: "Check out that painting! Isn't it beautiful?" Finally, the phrase "to check off" means to cross something off of a list because one has completed it: "Peter was able to check off a lot of chores today." |
| Topics | Daily Life | Shopping |
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