Id | ESLPod_0885_WE_1444 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 885 |
Episode Title | Talking to a Bank Teller |
Phrase | to count out |
Text | The phrase "to count out," in this podcast, means to say the amount of money one is placing into another person's hand, increasing the number each time one places another bill: "Pay close attention when someone is counting out your money, so you can be sure they're giving you the right amount." The phrase "to count on" means to depend on or to rely on: "Can I count on you to pick up the kids today after school?" The phrase "to count down" means to count backward, usually to measure the time remaining before something else happens: "They'll start to count down for the space shuttle launch in just a few hours." Finally, the phrase "to count sheep" means to think about sheep jumping over a fence as a way to help one fall asleep." |
Topics | Money |
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