Id | ESLPod_0958_WE_1590 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 958 |
Episode Title | Selecting a Neighborhood to Live In |
Phrase | on foot |
Text | The phrase "on foot," in this podcast, means walking, without using a vehicle: "It would be great to go to work on foot and not have to worry about driving and parking." The phrase "the foot of (something)" means the bottom or base of something: "They own a small cabin at the foot of Mount Rainier." The phrase "to be on (one's) feet" means to be standing: "Nurses have to wear comfortable shoes, because they spend all day on their feet." Finally, the phrase "to put (one's) foot down" means to do or say something very firmly, making one's opinion clear: "We understand teenagers like to try new things, but we put our foot down when it comes parties with drugs and alcohol." |
Topics | Home + Community |
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