| Id | ESLPod_0998_WE_1671 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 998 |
| Episode Title | Meeting a New Neighbor |
| Phrase | to fend off |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to fend off" means to protect or defend oneself against someone or something, especially if it is very aggressive: "Our company is struggling to fend off a larger company that wants to buy us." The phrase "to fend for (oneself)" means to do something by oneself, without help from others: "You're 25 years old and you should be able to fend for yourself by now. Stop relying on your parents." Finally, a "fender" is the long piece of horizontal plastic or metal on the front and back of a car, designed to absorb the impact of a car crash: "The front fender was destroyed in the accident, but the rest of the car was in surprisingly good condition and the driver wasn't hurt." |
| Topics | Home + Community | Relationships + Family |
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