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Id ESLPod_0601_WE_0876
Episode Id ESLPod 601
Episode Title Paying an Unexpected Visit
Phrase to drop in
Text The phrase "to drop in," in this podcast, means to come for an informal, usually short visit without letting someone know about it ahead of time: "On our way to Los Angeles, let's drop in on the Chansons." The phrase "to drop it" means to stop talking about a subject, usually because it is uncomfortable or is making someone angry: "I'm so tired of hearing you complain about what happened! Just drop it, okay?" The phrase "to drop dead" means to die very quickly and is used when one is very angry with another person: "I hate you! I wish you'd drop dead!" Finally, the phrase "to drop a hint" means to tell someone something indirectly, hoping he or she will understand one's meaning: "Shannon keeps dropping hints about how much she likes flowers, hoping her boyfriend will understand and buy her some roses."
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