Id | ESLPod_0268_WE_0210 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 268 |
Episode Title | Get-Rich-Quick Schemes |
Phrase | to fall for |
Text | The phrase "to fall for (something)" means to be tricked or fooled into doing something or believing something that isn't true: "When Jacob told Maggie that he used to be an astronaut, she fell for it and believed him, even though he was only 18 years old!" The phrase "to fall for (someone)" means to start to like or love someone romantically: "I think Ms. Pebley is falling for Mr. Dubois because they spend a lot of time together and once I saw her give him a present." Or, "I never thought I would fall for someone who is a lot older than I am." The phrase "to fall over (something)" means to fall or almost fall because one's foot hits something while one is walking: "Bobby needs to learn to put his toys away! Today I almost fell over his blocks." |
Topics | Money |
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