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ESLPod_0614_WE_0902 Experiencing an Earthquake The word "fault," in this podcast, means a large crack or long hole in the earth's surface where parts of the earth are moving away from each other: "You'd be a fool to build your home near a fault." The word "fault" is also used to talk about who should be blamed for something bad that happens: "It's my fault that we don't have enough money to pay the bills. If I hadn't bought that new big-screen TV, we'd have more savings in the bank." The phrase "at fault" is also used to describe the person who is responsible for something bad that has happened: "Which driver was at fault in the accident?" Finally, a "fault" is someone's personal weakness: "Her greatest fault is that she's impatient."

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ESLPod 614 fault Nature + Weather

Id	ESLPod_0614_WE_0902
Episode Id	ESLPod 614
Episode Title	Experiencing an Earthquake
Phrase	fault
Text	The word "fault," in this podcast, means a large crack or long hole in the earth's surface where parts of the earth are moving away from each other: "You'd be a fool to build your home near a fault." The word "fault" is also used to talk about who should be blamed for something bad that happens: "It's my fault that we don't have enough money to pay the bills. If I hadn't bought that new big-screen TV, we'd have more savings in the bank." The phrase "at fault" is also used to describe the person who is responsible for something bad that has happened: "Which driver was at fault in the accident?" Finally, a "fault" is someone's personal weakness: "Her greatest fault is that she's impatient."
Topics	Nature + Weather

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