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ESLPod_1033_WE_1740 Discussing a Victory or Loss The word "crushing," in this podcast, means making one lose all hope, or refers to something that is very difficult to deal with: "Everyone was shocked by the crushing news of the major accident." The word "crushing" also means with a lot of power and force operating against someone or something else: "He shook her hand with a crushing grip." If something is "crushing," it is highly critical: "Years later, Harvey can still recall the crushing remarks of the other students in high school." Finally, as a noun, a "crush" refers to strong feelings of romantic love, especially for someone who would not return those feelings: "Which movie star do you have a crush on?" Or, "Many boys have a crush on their teacher."

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ESLPod 1033 crushing Daily Life

Id	ESLPod_1033_WE_1740
Episode Id	ESLPod 1033
Episode Title	Discussing a Victory or Loss
Phrase	crushing
Text	The word "crushing," in this podcast, means making one lose all hope, or refers to something that is very difficult to deal with: "Everyone was shocked by the crushing news of the major accident." The word "crushing" also means with a lot of power and force operating against someone or something else: "He shook her hand with a crushing grip." If something is "crushing," it is highly critical: "Years later, Harvey can still recall the crushing remarks of the other students in high school." Finally, as a noun, a "crush" refers to strong feelings of romantic love, especially for someone who would not return those feelings: "Which movie star do you have a crush on?" Or, "Many boys have a crush on their teacher."
Topics	Daily Life

Crushing Eslpod Word Means Refers Crush Discussing Victory