Id | ESLPod_1251_WE_2173 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1251 |
Episode Title | Getting a Confession |
Phrase | half-decent |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "half-decent" means pretty good at one's job or at doing something: "Kristin is a half-decent downhill skier, but she isn't an Olympic athlete." The word "decent" also means with sufficient or enough quality: "The home has a decent kitchen, but the bathrooms need to be updated." Or, "Where can we eat some decent Korean food in this city?" When talking about people, "decent" describes someone who is moral and ethical and meets society's expectations: "He's a good, decent man, but I just don't love him." Finally, the word "decent" is sometimes used humorously to mean that someone is wearing enough clothing to cover the private parts of his or her body: "It's okay to come in. We're all decent." |
Topics | Government + Law |
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