| Id | ESLPod_1031_WE_1736 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1031 |
| Episode Title | Following a High-Profile Court Case |
| Phrase | to crack down |
| Text | The word "to crack down," in this podcast, means to become very strict and enforce rules or laws without making exceptions: "The auditors are cracking down on people not paying the taxes they owe." The phrase "to crack up" means to laugh uncontrollably: "It's so funny to watch little kids crack up over their own jokes." The phrase "to crack (someone) up" means to make another person laugh: "Oh, he's so funny. He cracks me up." When a voice "cracks," it temporarily sounds different, especially if the speaker is very emotional: "His voice cracked during his emotional speech." Finally, the phrase "to crack (one's) knuckles" means to make a loud, popping sound by bending one's fingers backward: "Some piano players like to crack their knuckles before performing, because they think it makes their fingers move more quickly." |
| Topics | Government + Law |
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