Id | ESLPod_0662_WE_0999 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 662 |
Episode Title | Doctor-Patient Confidentiality |
Phrase | to drop it |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to drop it" is an informal phrase meaning to forget about something or no longer pursue something, usually because it is too difficult or uncomfortable: "I know these reforms are really important to you, but sometimes it's important to know when to drop it." The phrase "to drop it" also means to change the subject without first getting the answer or response one was hoping for: "Just drop it, okay? I don't want to talk about this anymore." The phrase "to drop by" means to visit someone casually: "I'll try to drop by your house after work tomorrow." Finally, the phrase "to drop out" means to stop going to school before one has earned a degree: "Renee dropped out of high school in ninth grade, and she has always regretted it." |
Topics | Health + Medicine |
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