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Cream Means Eslpod Word Skin Fighting Effects Signs

Id ESLPod_1217_WE_2106
Episode Id ESLPod 1217
Episode Title Fighting the Effects and Signs of Aging
Phrase cream
Text The word "cream," in this podcast, means a lotion, or a very thick liquid applied to skin for cosmetic (beauty) or medicinal purposes: "The pharmacist recommended rubbing this cream into the skin to reduce muscle pain." The word "cream" also refers to the fatty part of whole milk that rises to the top of the liquid: "Do you want some cream in your coffee?" The phrase "the cream of the crop" means the best of the group: "These students are the cream of the crop." When talking about cooking, the verb "to cream" means to stir or mix two or more things together very quickly, especially using an electric machine: "First cream the butter and sugar, and then add the eggs and vanilla." Finally, as a verb, "to cream" means to win by a lot, especially in sports: "We creamed that other team and won 20-3!"
Topics Health + Medicine

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