Id | ESLPod_0824_WE_1322 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 824 |
Episode Title | Grooming a Successor |
Phrase | to groom |
Text | The verb "to groom," in this podcast, means to prepare someone to do or be something by providing advice, guidance, and criticism: "Each summer, the company chooses one intern to groom as a new employee." When talking about animals and especially horses, "to groom" means to clean an animal and brush its fur (hair): "How much time do you spend grooming your horse before a competition?" The verb "to groom" can also mean to try to improve one's appearance by making changes to one's clothing, hair, and makeup: "Is Sheila grooming herself in front of the bathroom mirror again?" Finally, as a noun, a "groom" is a man on his wedding day, or on the day when he will get married: "The groom is getting very nervous." |
Topics | Business |
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