Id | ESLPod_0997_WE_1669 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 997 |
Episode Title | Writing One's Memoirs |
Phrase | affair |
Text | In this podcast, the word "affair" means a romantic or sexual relationship outside of marriage: "Brenda is having a affair with her secretary." The word "affairs" can also refer to important issues or activities: "Seth reports on public affairs and community events for the community newspaper." The phrase "current affairs" refers to all important events and news that are happening now: "The interview made it painfully clear that the candidate doesn't watch the news and has no idea what is happening in current affairs." Finally, the phrase "to be (one's) affair" means to be one's business, or to involve and concern only oneself: "From 9:00 to 5:00 you're expected to work here, but how you spend the rest of your time is your affair." |
Topics | About You |
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