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ESLPod_0649_WE_0973 Disliking a Sibling's Boyfriend or Girlfriend In this podcast, the verb "to count" means to be important and relevant, or to matter: "Your first kiss doesn't count if it was with a relative." The phrase "to count (one's) blessings" is used to tell someone to be grateful for the things he or she has: "You have a house, a loving wife, and three beautiful children. You should count your blessings and stop complaining about unimportant things." The phrase "to count sheep" refers to the practice of trying to fall asleep by imagining sheep jumping over a fence and counting them: "She has tried drinking warm milk, taking sleeping pills, and counting sheep, but she still isn't able to fall asleep at night." Finally, the phrase "to count on (someone or something)" means to rely or depend on someone or something: "Don't worry about it. You can count on me!"

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ESLPod 649 to count Relationships + Family

Id	ESLPod_0649_WE_0973
Episode Id	ESLPod 649
Episode Title	Disliking a Sibling's Boyfriend or Girlfriend
Phrase	to count
Text	In this podcast, the verb "to count" means to be important and relevant, or to matter: "Your first kiss doesn't count if it was with a relative." The phrase "to count (one's) blessings" is used to tell someone to be grateful for the things he or she has: "You have a house, a loving wife, and three beautiful children. You should count your blessings and stop complaining about unimportant things." The phrase "to count sheep" refers to the practice of trying to fall asleep by imagining sheep jumping over a fence and counting them: "She has tried drinking warm milk, taking sleeping pills, and counting sheep, but she still isn't able to fall asleep at night." Finally, the phrase "to count on (someone or something)" means to rely or depend on someone or something: "Don't worry about it. You can count on me!"
Topics	Relationships + Family

Count Phrase Eslpod Means Fall Asleep Counting Disliking