| Id | ESLPod_1169_WE_2013 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1169 |
| Episode Title | Being Talkative and Reserved |
| Phrase | guarded |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "guarded" means careful and cautious, not wanting to expose, show, or share something: "The nurses are trained to be very guarded about the patients' health when speaking with their family members." A "guard" is someone whose job is to protect a person or place: "The guards are asking everyone to show a piece of government-issued identification before entering the building." A "guard dog" is a dog that is trained to bark at and/or bite unknown people to prevent them from entering the building: "All the neighbors are frightened by the Harrisons' guard dog." Finally, a "color guard" is a person who carries a flag representing an organization in a parade or ceremony: "Each high school marching band follows the school's color guard." |
| Topics | About You |
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