| Id | ESLPod_1105_WE_1885 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1105 |
| Episode Title | Dressing Appropriately for an Event |
| Phrase | affair |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "upscale affair" means an elegant event intended for people who dress nicely, often to enjoy good and expensive food and drinks: "The art gallery opening was an upscale affair, with well-dressed buyers tasting cheese and wine as they admired the sculptures." The word "affairs" ca refer to politics and activities related to politics: "What are the responsibilities of the department of foreign affairs?" When talking about relationships, an "affair" is a secret, sexual relationship when at least one of the people is married to another person: "Could you forgive your husband if you found out he was having an affair?" Finally, the phrase "to be (one's) affair" means to be one's business when talking about things that should not interest other people: "What I do in my free time is my affair." |
| Topics | Clothing + Grooming |
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