| Id | ESLPod_1230_WE_2133 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1230 |
| Episode Title | Expressing Disapproval of Elected Officials |
| Phrase | regular folks |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "regular folks" means ordinary people or regular citizens: "Most regular folks support raising the minimum wage." The word "folks" informally refers to one's parents: "How often do you call your folks?" Or, "I need to clean my apartment before my folks visit next weekend." The phrase "old folks home" is a casual and disrespectful way to refer to a nursing home, or a place where old people live when they can no longer care for themselves: "Are you going to send Grandma to an old folks home, or will you invite her to live with you?" Finally, "folk songs" refer to old-style songs that are traditional and have been popular among local people for a long time: "They sat around the campfire, singing folk songs while Jimmy played the guitar." |
| Topics | Government + Law |
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