| Id | ESLPod_0615_WE_0904 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 615 |
| Episode Title | Watching Daytime Talk Shows |
| Phrase | at any cost |
| Text | The phrase "at any cost," in this podcast, means no matter how difficult something is or what negative consequences it may bring, or no matter what else happens as a result: "The doctor intends to save his life at any cost." The phrase "at cost" refers to the price paid to buy something that one plans to sell for additional money: "As a dealership, we can't sell the car to you at cost, because we have to make at least a few hundred dollars in profit." The phrase "to cover the cost of (something)" means to have enough money to pay for something: "Will the income from your new job be enough to cover the cost of childcare?" Finally, the phrase "to bear the cost of (something)" means to be responsible for paying for something: "Our children will bear the costs of the environmental pollution created by our generation." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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