Id | ESLPod_0829_WE_1332 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 829 |
Episode Title | Having a Barbecue |
Phrase | to flip |
Text | The verb "to flip" in this podcast to turn something over, especially with a spatula when talking about food: "I forgot to flip the pancake and it burned on one side." When talking about electronic devices, "to flip" means to turn the machine on of off: "Can you flip the coffee maker on if you're the first to get up in the morning?" "To flip" or "to flip out" are informal ways to say that someone becomes very angry very suddenly: "Our manager flipped when he found out that Demetri left work early without asking him." Or, "Do you think Mom will flip out when she finds out about the damage to the car?" |
Topics | Food + Drink | Home + Community |
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