| Id | ESLPod_0925_WE_1524 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 925 |
| Episode Title | Going Through Customs |
| Phrase | stay |
| Text | The word "stay," in this podcast, means the period of time when one is in a particular place, especially during a vacation or a business trip: "Did you enjoy your stay in the Virgin Islands?" When talking about clothing, a "collar stay" is a small, flat piece of plastic with a pointed end that is inserted into the collar of a man's dress shirt to keep the tip (end) stiff and pointed: "Remember to take out the collar stays before you put your shirt in the washing machine." "Staying power" is the ability to persevere and continue to do something until it is finished: "Finishing a 50-mile race requires a lot of staying power." Finally, a "stay-at-home mom/dad" is a parent who does not work outside of the home, instead spending almost all his/her time with the children: "Denise wants to quit her job and become a stay-at-home mom." |
| Topics | Government + Law | Travel |
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