Id | ESLPod_0884_WE_1443 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 884 |
Episode Title | Types of Meetings |
Phrase | to be due for |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to be due for" means to be owed, or expecting and deserving to have something: "So many bad things have happened this past year, I think we're due for some good luck soon." When talking about a pregnant woman, the phrase "to be due" describes when she is expecting to give birth: "Xanthe isn't due until next month, but she's already feeling really uncomfortable." When talking about directions, "due" means directly in a particular direction: "Drive due north for 14 miles and then turn west." Finally, the phrase "to get (one's) due" means to receive what one deserves: "I know this is a really tough time for you, but if you keep working hard like this, one day you'll get your due." |
Topics | Business |
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