| Id | ESLPod_0597_WE_0869 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 597 |
| Episode Title | Describing Touch and Textures |
| Phrase | gross |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "gross" means icky, disgusting, or very unpleasant: "It's so gross to watch people eat with their mouth open!" The phrase "to gross (someone) out" means to make someone else feel disgusted: "Ramona grossed out her brothers by eating a worm." When talking about money, "gross" is used to describe the total amount of money received before money is taken away for expenses and taxes: "The business has gross revenues of $800,000, but after taxes and expenses, there are no profits." The verb "to gross" has a related meaning: "The movie grossed more than two million dollars in ticket sales during its first weekend." Finally, the word "gross" can describe something that is obviously bad or wrong: "Stealing is an example of gross misconduct." |
| Topics | Daily Life |
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