| Id | ESLPod_0446_WE_0566 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 446 |
| Episode Title | Going to a Home Improvement Store |
| Phrase | to fix up |
| Text | The phrase "to fix up," in this podcast, means to improve or repair something, or to make something better: "They bought an old home and they plan to fix it up and resell it to make a lot of money." The phrase "to fix (someone) up with (someone)" means to help someone find a romantic partner or begin a romantic relationship: "Joanne fixed me up with her cousin last month and now we're dating." The phrase "to fix (someone) (something)" means to make something for a person, especially something to eat or drink: "Can I fix you a sandwich?" Or, "Please fix us a glass of iced tea." Finally, the phrase "to fix (one's) eyes on (something)" means to stare at something, or to look at something intently: "The little girl fixed her eyes on the ice cream cone." |
| Topics | Home + Community | Shopping |
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