| Id | ESLPod_0188_WE_0051 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 188 |
| Episode Title | Correcting Misunderstandings at Work |
| Phrase | to free up |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to free up" means to no longer have responsibility for something, often related to having more time for something else: "Do you think you can free up a few days to go with me on vacation?" You will also hear another phrase, "to be free of (something)" that means something very different. "To be free of (something)" means to get away from the responsibility or power of something or someone else, usually something bad or unpleasant: "I'm so glad to be free of that job so I don't have to work long hours for low pay." Or, "Gina got a divorce from her husband and is free of a bad relationship." |
| Topics | Business | Daily Life |
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