| Id | ESLPod_1225_WE_2122 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1225 |
| Episode Title | Being a Good Samaritan |
| Phrase | (one's) own fault |
| Text | The phrase "(one's) own fault," in this podcast, is used to emphasize that one should be blamed and that one is responsible for the problems caused by his or her actions: "It's her own fault that she missed her flight. She should have planned to arrive at the airport earlier." The phrase "at fault" describes someone who is responsible for having caused a problem, especially someone who must accept a punishment or pay a fine as a result: "The judge found that the landlord was at fault and ordered the landlord to pay $3,000 to the tenant." Finally, the phrase "to find fault with" means to criticize someone or something: "Aunt Gemma is never happy. She is constantly finding fault with other people's decisions and actions. |
| Topics | Daily Life |
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