Id | ESLPod_0887_WE_1449 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 887 |
Episode Title | A Destructive Storm |
Phrase | downed |
Text | In this podcast, the word "downed" means fallen and is used to describe something that has been knocked over and is now lying down, especially a tree: "The downed bodies were scattered all over the battlefield." As a verb, "to down" means to eat or drink something very quickly: "He downed an entire pizza in less than 10 minutes!" A "hand-me-down" is a used piece of clothing that has been given to oneself by the original owner, usually an older relative: "As a child, Meghan always had to wear her big sister's hand-me-downs." Finally, the phrase "down-to-earth" describes someone who is very direct, realistic and practical: "We already have a lot of visionary employees, but now we need someone who is more down-to-earth and realistic about what can be done." |
Topics | Education |
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