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ESLPod_1212_WE_2097 Providing Tech Support In this podcast, the words "zip," "zilch," and "zero" all mean none or nothing, and can be used separately or in combination: "These are all volunteers, so they receive zip, zilch, zero for their work." Or, "Do you have any money left?" "Nope, zilch." As a verb, "to zip" means to close or fasten something together with a zipper (long rows of metal or plastic teeth that hook into each other): "If you're cold, try zipping your jacket closed to prevent the wind from making you feel colder." The verb "to zip" also means to go somewhere or do something very quickly: "How did you zip through the grocery store in less than 10 minutes?" Finally, the phrase "zip it" is a rude way to tell someone to shut up, be quiet, and not say anything else: "I don't want to hear you complain about that again. Just zip it!"

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ESLPod 1212 zip, zilch, zero Technology

Id	ESLPod_1212_WE_2097
Episode Id	ESLPod 1212
Episode Title	Providing Tech Support
Phrase	zip, zilch, zero
Text	In this podcast, the words "zip," "zilch," and "zero" all mean none or nothing, and can be used separately or in combination: "These are all volunteers, so they receive zip, zilch, zero for their work." Or, "Do you have any money left?" "Nope, zilch." As a verb, "to zip" means to close or fasten something together with a zipper (long rows of metal or plastic teeth that hook into each other): "If you're cold, try zipping your jacket closed to prevent the wind from making you feel colder." The verb "to zip" also means to go somewhere or do something very quickly: "How did you zip through the grocery store in less than 10 minutes?" Finally, the phrase "zip it" is a rude way to tell someone to shut up, be quiet, and not say anything else: "I don't want to hear you complain about that again. Just zip it!"
Topics	Technology

Eslpod Zip Zilch Means Providing Tech Support Podcast