Id | ESLPod_0899_WE_1473 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 899 |
Episode Title | Purchasing and Using an E-Ticket |
Phrase | to flag down |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to flag down" means to wave one's hand or arm in the air to get someone's attention and have that person come closer and provide assistance: "The policeman flagged down passing cars and asked to see the drivers' license." The verb "to flag" means to make a mark or put a piece of paper next to important parts of a document: "We've flagged a few typos in the report." Finally, the phrase "to wave the white flag" means to surrender or to show that one no longer wants to fight: "When the enemy began to wave the white flag, all our soldiers began cheering." Finally, the phrase "like a red flag to a bull" describes doing something to make another person angry: "When we see Jeremiah tonight, please don't talk about what happened. That would be like a red flag to a bull." |
Topics | Travel |
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