| Id | ESLPod_1091_WE_1857 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1091 |
| Episode Title | Punishing Children |
| Phrase | to ground |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to ground (someone)" means to punish a child or teenager by not allowing him or her to leave the house for any activities for a period of time: "When we were kids, if we didn't do our chores, we were grounded for a week." The phrase "to ground" can also mean to prohibit or prevent an airplane or pilot from flying: "All planes were grounded due to the poor weather conditions." Finally, the phrase "to be grounded in (something)" means to be based or founded in something: "The U.S. government are grounded in the basic principles of ancient Greek democracy." Or, "The teacher's treatment of students is grounded in her belief of equal opportunity and fairness for everyone." |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Phrase means eslpod walking air clear keeping meeting
Previous card: Beat means phrase eslpod living daylights person punishing
Up to card list: ESLPod What Else Does It Mean?