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ESLPod_0478_WE_0630 Having Plumbing Problems The verb "to flush," in this podcast, means for water to move through something to clean it, especially a toilet: "The sound of the toilet flushing scared the cat." The verb "to flush (the toilet)" means for one to push on a small piece of metal that makes water move through the toilet: "Her little boy always forgets to flush the toilet." When talking about people, the verb "to flush" means to turn red, often because one is embarrassed about something or is very hot: "She flushed when she heard people talking about her." Or, "His face is flushed because he just finished exercising." Finally, the phrase "to flush (someone or something) out of hiding" means to make someone or something leave a hidden place so that it is seen: "The dog ran into the bushes, flushing the birds out of hiding."

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ESLPod 478 flush Home + Community

Id	ESLPod_0478_WE_0630
Episode Id	ESLPod 478
Episode Title	Having Plumbing Problems
Phrase	flush
Text	The verb "to flush," in this podcast, means for water to move through something to clean it, especially a toilet: "The sound of the toilet flushing scared the cat." The verb "to flush (the toilet)" means for one to push on a small piece of metal that makes water move through the toilet: "Her little boy always forgets to flush the toilet." When talking about people, the verb "to flush" means to turn red, often because one is embarrassed about something or is very hot: "She flushed when she heard people talking about her." Or, "His face is flushed because he just finished exercising." Finally, the phrase "to flush (someone or something) out of hiding" means to make someone or something leave a hidden place so that it is seen: "The dog ran into the bushes, flushing the birds out of hiding."
Topics	Home + Community

Flush Means Verb Water Move Toilet Flushing Talking