| Id | ESLPod_0754_WE_1183 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 754 |
| Episode Title | Being in a Flood |
| Phrase | go-ahead |
| Text | In this podcast, a "go-ahead" is approval to have or to do something: "Marshall's parents gave him the go-ahead to drive their car on Friday." Or, "The city finally gave them the go-ahead to begin construction." The phrase "to go ahead with (something)" means to do something that one had planned to do, even though there is a problem: "I'll be a little late, but go ahead with the meeting without me." The phrase "to get ahead" means to be successful or have some advantage, especially financially: "Sayid is working two jobs to try to get ahead." The phrase "ahead of the game" describes a superior person or company that has some advantage over others: "Karina is trying to get her language skills certified so that she can be ahead of the game when she applies for jobs." |
| Topics | Nature + Weather | Travel |
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